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Football in Britain

Football is the most popular spectator sport in Britain, and the Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world with great goals, silky-smooth skills, and tough tackles on display every week. Here you'll find out more about the history of the Premier League, where you can play football in Britain, and we've even got some great football itineraries for you to follow.

General view of the stadium during a pre-season friendly between Liverpool and Parma at Anfield in Liverpool, England © Getty images / Michael Steele / Allsport

Football itineraries

Britain is home to some of the world's greatest sports and sporting heroes. So take one of our great football itineraries and take in our world-class football venues on a trail of Britain's sporting history.

Football itineraries


Fans

Britain - the home of football

It is often said that Britain is the home of football and claims to have invented the sport. Find out why? 

Britain - the home of football


Scoring a goal © Getty images

Quirky Facts

Who is the oldest club in the world? Who invented goal nets? Find out more here.

Quirky Facts
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Wayne Rooney of Manchester United gets tackled by Sol Cambell of Portsmouth during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park © Getty images

Clubs

Use our interactive club map to find out more about your favourite Barclays Premier League club, and destination information about your club's home town.

Clubs
Holding the cup © Getty images

Premier League history

It's the most watched and most lucrative football league in the world. Find out more about the history of the Premier League here.

Premier League history
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Quirky Facts

Who is the oldest club in the world? Who invented goal nets? Find out more here.

Quirky Facts
A fan holds tickets before a match © Getty images

Tickets & Email alerts

Want to come to Britain and see your favourite Barclays Premier League club and players in action? Here's how to find tickets.

Tickets & Email alerts