Anfield, internationally famous home of Liverpool FC, has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, after one of its stands was found to sway when fans jumped up and down on it.

Meanwhile Headlingley, headquarters of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and scene of numerous Test match thrillers, is to undergo a �10m facelift following claims that it was no longer fit to stage world-class competition.

So whether it is tennis at Roland Garros, Formula One at Monte Carlo or Third Division football at Spotlands in Rochdale, what is the best venue in the wide world of sport?

If it's the spine-tingling atmosphere, the unbeatable view of the action or simply the best meat pies in the land, let us know why you would rather be there than anywhere else.

I remember the old Hampden when I was younger. I was at the Scotland v Argentina game, when the South Americans were the world champions, and we won 1-0. The atmosphere was unbelieveable. Ibrox or Celtic Park during an old firm encounter is something else, but my perfect venue would be at the top of the hill at Eau Rouge at Spa-Francorchamps.
Gary McDaniel, Scotland

Nothing can compare with Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. Relatively small by international standards, Lambeau nevertheless exudes an atmosphere steeped in history and passion. Even through the lean years Packers' fans have proven themselves to be the most devoted and knowledgeable in any professional sport. And when arch-rivals Chicago come to town - well, let's just say the place rocks
Bruce, USA (originally Wales)

Visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will take your breath away. Even with some of the traditions gone, the absolute and immense grandeur of the grounds filled with 350,000 people, a museum, and a golf course, the hot May sun melting the morning clouds and the tension as the drivers pass three-by-three beneath you on the pace lap assures you that your are at the "Home of Motorsport".
Daniel Louks, USA

The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is the best stadium I have ever been in. The atmosphere is tremendous.
Brendan Nicholls, Wales

Nestled in a natural amphitheatre of jungle clad rock tipped by modern high rise apartment blocks, the old Hong Kong stadium, home of the Hong Kong 7's, was the greatest place to watch the finest rugby players. The compact size of the stadium meant that everyone had the feeling that they were involved with the action on the pitch. It became a meeting place for people from around the globe, to enjoy beer with friends and rugby fans everywhere. For me, nothing has beaten the experience, now unfortunately denied others due to modernisation.
Martin Watts, Hong Kong

Estadio da Luz ... the real and original Stadium of Light and home to Benfica. It's the biggest stadium in Europe and when you see the Portuguese national team play there you will be transported to another dimension.
Andre, Holland

Baseball wise, nothing beats a Cardinals - Cubs game at Busch Stadium.
Dave, St. Louis, MO, USA

Fraser Park - Timaru. A cauldron of a stadium set against the dramatic backdrop if the Southern Alps. Who could ever forget the feats of Phil Bennett playing for the Lions against the highly fancied South Canterbury team in the mid 1970's or the subsequent classic Hannan Shield confrontations?
Phil Aitken, NZ

If you like your atmosphere "red hot" then take a trip to watch Boca Juniors play in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I've never heard a noise like it as 60,000 fans crammed into the old stadium to watch Boca play arch rivals River Plate. With Boca winning 3-0 the stadium was shaking as every single person jumped up and down and sang at the top of their voices. I will never forget it.
Dan Summers, England

The venue doesn't make a place the best ... it's dependent on the crowd.
Atiq ur Rehman, U.A.E.

Kingsholm ... home of Gloucester RFC without a doubt. Terrible toilets, over-crowded bars, over-crowded terraces, long queues, cold winds, wet heads, no parking but an atmosphere that's the food of the gods - and after all that's what sport is all about!
Paul Nicholas, UK

I have travelled far and wide, and as yet nothing has surpassed the atmosphere of the Millennium Stadium, however atmosphere alone does not make a stadium. The location of the Millennium Stadium is ideal - pubs are a plenty, so too are restaurants, travel to and from the ground is made with ease, on top of this, being located in one of the fastest growing and most prosperous capital cities in Europe - it undoubtedly has it all.
Ian Rose, Wales

The most spectacular stadium in the world has to be the Camp Nou, home of the great Barcelona. It combines majesty with atmosphere whilst still holding onto the Catalan principles and the remembrance of the struggle against Franco's forces. For all reasons known, it is surely the greatest stadium in the world.
Marc Elmes, UK

The old Antwerp Football Club stadium in Belgium, before they decided to install "business" seats and all-around seating.
Jens Janssen, Belgium, but in Hong Kong

I've been to many sporting venues around the world but my favourite has to be the Bellerive cricket ground. It's probably one of the smallest Test venues in the world but that just means that you're closer to the action. On a warm summer day, with the backdrop of Mt. Wellington and yachts sailing on the River Derwent, there can be no finer place.
Ron Ward, Australia

Without a doubt, Stadium Australia is a wonderful place to watch sport. Every seat is a winner and the atmosphere, no matter what the event, will always be fantastic.
Paul Orrock, Australia

Although now living in Perth, Western Australia, the best venue to watch sport in is 'The Stadium of the Gods'. Otherwise known as Elland Road, home of Leeds United.
Jeff Newton, Australia

A relatively unknown venue named Hinkle Fieldhouse on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nowhere else takes basketball as seriously as in Indiana and this majestic venue was the former home of the Indiana High School Basketball tournament. Those that have seen the movie "Hoosiers" or visited one of the tournament games will no doubt state that the fervour shown by the teams and fans is unmatched by any other sport. In a state where religion equals basketball, the Fieldhouse is the Cathedral.
Robert , USA

Best sporting ground ever is the Sydney Football Stadium. It's not the prettiest ground, and definitely not the biggest. The memories of being there for the World Cup qualifier for USA 94 when Australia scored the equaliser to make it 1-1 against Maradona and the might of the Argentinians still sends tingles down my spine. To see the stadium erupt like that was amazing. I have tickets to see the bronze medal match of Sydney 2000 at that same stadium. I can't wait.
Joe, Australia

Once the new Wembley is built, we will see one of the best sporting venues in the world which will play host to some of the best sporting events ever.
William Dryden, UK

Stradey Park, Llanelli: What it lacks in size it makes up for in atmosphere. A club pedigree of exciting rugby is coupled with the spirit of passionate support engendered in the Welsh word "Hwyl." This fervent support has roared the team on to wins against rugby giants, including Australia and New Zealand.
Tim Davies, Denmark

Anfield's atmosphere before it became all-seater frequently sent a tingle down the spine. Nobody could ever forget the explosion of noise that greeted David Fairclough's winner against St Etienne in the 1977 European Cup quarter-final. Likewise, few who saw the tributes laid on the turf and terraces after Hillsborough could say that this is merely a football stadium.
Dez, Singapore (UK ex-pat)

Having been to almost every sporting ground in Britain, I have had the recent pleasure of going to the MCG. When empty it gives you a feeling of awe, but once the action starts, whether it be Aussie rules or cricket, the atmosphere and anticipation is electric.
Derek Somerville, Scotland

It must be Madison Square garden - the tradition, the noise, even the smell make it a magnificent arena. Much better than outside stadiums where you can still get lost in silence. Mike Harris, UK

For me, the greatest place to watch a sporting event is the GABBA cricket ground in Brisbane. But no matter how perfect the weather, how cold the beer, how great the view from anywhere in the ground, it fails miserably in coming anywhere near the magnificent architecture that is Vicarage Road, the home of Watford FC. Oh that feeling of rain blowing in and realising that your hand is too numb to open that flask that you brought with you to beat the cold! Happy days!
Paul Chapman, Australia

Twickenham. The atmosphere for England v France has to be felt to be believed and if the Aussies are in town, well what can I say - marvellous. For a great weekend, go to a rugby match at Lansdowne Road - Dublin. The atmosphere is wonderful.
Roger Chaplin, England

For atmosphere, romance, inspiration, elevation, architectural integrity and good old fashioned gut wrenching charm. It has to be the Hawthorns at West Bromwich.
Mal, Australia

How can anything beat the atmosphere of 75,000 Welshmen singing 'Mae hen wlad fy nhadau' at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Arms Park?
Jim Mason, Wales

The best atmosphere I have ever encountered in thirty years of watching sport was at Anfield watching Liverpool demolish my team Grimsby Town 5-0 in 1980. 50,000 in the ground, 15,000 from Grimsby. The noise as both sets of supporters tried to out-sing each other still sends shivers down my spine 20 years later. Having played cricket in Scotland for twelve years, if there is a more beautiful setting then Falkland cricket club then it must be incredible.
Paul Goerick, Pom, living in Australia

Murrayfield - a cathedral to rugby. Just walking towards and into the stadium makes you feel that you are part of something special.
Rob McMillan, Scotland

Augusta National - the absolute pinnacle of golf course design and just dripping with golfing history.
David Chmiel, England

The finest sporting arena has to be Centre Court at Wimbledon. It's enclosed and relatively confined space has the intimacy of a theatre, and what drama we have seen over the years! The atmosphere of the court seeps from under every seat and on a hot summer's day in a deciding set of long match, there is no finer place to be.
Chris Diffley, UK