Quick Summary
- Travel: Fly into Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) or nearby hubs like Manchester (MAN), Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham.
- Tickets: Buy via Liverpool FC site; Sportsbreaks packages simplify the trip.
- Where to stay: Near Anfield for walkability; City Centre (Lime Street, Ropewalks, Bold Street) for nightlife; Kew/Albert Dock for scenic stays.
- Pregame: Classic pubs near Anfield (The Sandon, The Albert) + street food stalls; You’ll Never Walk Alone tradition before kickoff.
- Fixtures: Season Aug–May. Key holiday trips: Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Easter, Memorial Day.
If you’ve ever dreamed of hearing You’ll Never Walk Alone sung live by 50,000 voices, there’s nothing quite like making the trip to Anfield. Watching the Reds on TV is one thing—but standing in the Kop, seeing Arne Slot’s touchline energy, and soaking up the passion of Liverpool supporters takes it to an entirely different level.
For an American fan, the trip is part soccer trip, part cultural adventure. Instead of NFL tailgates, you’ll find buzzing pubs filled with chants before kickoff. Instead of nachos and wings, it’s pints, pies and maybe even Scouse stew.
Liverpool is a welcoming city, full of football history and cultural landmarks, from The Beatles’ story museum to the River Mersey. With the right planning—flights, tickets, hotels and the pregame experience—your trip can be unforgettable.
This guide has you covered with everything you need: travel tips, ticket advice, where to stay and more.
Travel: Airport options & getting to Liverpool
Flying directly to Liverpool
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): The closest airport, just 8 miles (13 km) from the city center.
- Bus: 30–40 minutes to Liverpool Lime Street Station.
- Taxi/Rideshare: Around 20 minutes.
Other UK airports with train access
- Manchester Airport (MAN): 45 minutes by direct train to Liverpool Lime Street.
- London Heathrow (LHR): Train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (2–2.5 hours).
- London Gatwick (LGW): Train via London Victoria + Euston to Liverpool (2.5–3 hours).
How to buy tickets
- Liverpool FC official site: Safest place to buy tickets.
- Sportsbreaks: The one-stop shop for U.S. fans—tickets, hotels, and fan experiences in one package.
- Avoid scalpers: Stay away from unofficial resellers to avoid fake tickets.
If you’re a Liverpool fan heading over from the U.S., Sportsbreaks makes it super easy to plan your trip. They’ve got you covered with tickets at Anfield, hotels, and fan experiences all in one place—so you can focus on the match and enjoy your trip stress-free.
Consider booking a stadium tour at Anfield. You’ll get behind-the-scenes access to the home and away dressing rooms, walk down the iconic tunnel, touch the “This Is Anfield” sign and step pitchside. Don’t miss the club store for authentic gear, or stock up ahead of time at Fanatics.
Where to stay in Liverpool
- Close to Anfield: Staying in Anfield or Everton Valley puts you within walking distance of the ground.
- City Centre: Liverpool Lime Street, Ropewalks, and Bold Street areas offer easy transport, shopping, nightlife, and dining.
- For Nightlife: Concert Square, Baltic Triangle, and Mathew Street (home of The Cavern Club, where The Beatles played).
- For Foodies: Bold Street and Baltic Market for global cuisine and street food.
Liverpool is more than just football. Visit the Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story Museum, or take a ferry across the Mersey. The city blends rich history, music culture, and football passion like nowhere else.
Pregaming the Liverpool way
Matchdays at Anfield are all about community and tradition:
- Pubs near the stadium (The Sandon, The Park, The Albert) fill with fans singing songs and sharing pints.
- On Anfield Road and Walton Breck Road, the streets come alive with food stalls, merch stands, and music
- The Kop choir: Make sure you’re in your seat early to experience You’ll Never Walk Alone—it’s one of the most emotional traditions in world sport.
Forget NFL-style tailgates—Premier League matchdays revolve around pubs, pints, and pre-match songs.
Liverpool 2025–26 fixture list
Here’s the full schedule so you can plan your ultimate Liverpool soccer getaway (with U.S. holiday tie-ins marked):
- Aug 16, 2025 – Chelsea (H)
- Aug 23 – Bournemouth (A)
- Aug 30 – Crystal Palace (H)
- Sep 14 – Arsenal (A)
- Sep 21 – West Ham (H)
- Sep 27 – Nottingham Forest (A)
- Oct 5 – Manchester United (H)
- Oct 18 – Southampton (A) – Columbus Day proximity
- Oct 26 – Wolves (H)
- Nov 1 – Spurs (A)
- Nov 8 – Manchester City (A)
- Nov 22 – Everton (H) – Thanksgiving proximity
- Nov 29 – Fulham (A)
- Dec 3 – Leeds United (H)
- Dec 6 – Brentford (A)
- Dec 13 – Brighton (H)
- Dec 20 – Aston Villa (A)
- Dec 27 – Newcastle (H) – Post-Christmas trip
- Dec 30 – Spurs (H) – New Year proximity
- Jan 3, 2026 – Wolves (A) – New Year extended trip
- Jan 7 – Chelsea (A)
- Jan 17 – Arsenal (H) – MLK Day proximity
- Jan 24 – West Ham (A)
- Jan 31 – Crystal Palace (A)
- Feb 7 – Manchester United (A)
- Feb 11 – Southampton (H)
- Feb 21 – Spurs (H) – Presidents’ Day proximity
- Feb 28 – Manchester City (H)
- Mar 4 – Everton (A)
- Mar 14 – Fulham (H)
- Mar 21 – Leeds (A)
- Apr 11 – Brighton (A) – Easter weekend proximity
- Apr 18 – Aston Villa (H)
- Apr 25 – Newcastle (A)
- May 2 – Brentford (H)
- May 9 – Wolves (H)
- May 17 – Chelsea (H)
- May 24 – Arsenal (A) – Memorial Day Weekend proximity