Old Trafford is UEFA 5-Star Stadia

Luzhniki Stadium, like Old Trafford also has been rated as 5-Star Stadia by UEFA. 5-Star rating A 5-star rating enables a stadium to host the finals of the UEFA European Football Championship and UEFA Champions League. They can also host finals of the UEFA Cup. All have seated capacities in excess of 50,000 spectators (with the exception of Ernst Happel Stadium, which is being expanded to 50,000-plus capacity for Euro 2008) and meet a number of additional quality criteria. 4-star rated stadia (capacity over 30,000 spectators) may hold the finals of the UEFA Cup. Criteria for UEFA 5 Star rating Minimum capacity of 50,000 (5-star venues) / 30,000 (4-star venues) – individual seats with backrests. (Venues that still have individual seats without proper backrests will still continue to be accepted. In future, however, closer attention will be paid to this aspect, and which will influence the committee’s decision regarding the addition of venues to these list categories.) Pitch dimensions of 105 x 68 m. The field of play must be in pristine condition and be prepared accordingly for a final (quality of grass, irrigation, smooth surface, etc.). Protective fences around the field of play are not acceptable. Venues which have such installations will not be included on the list. For More Informations on the Criteria, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Stadia_List UEFA 5-star stadia in England Old Trafford will be joined by new Wembley Stadium - alongside the Emirates Stadium - as the only UEFA 5-star stadia in England.