The current stadium was opened in 2007 to replace the old stadium, which was demolished in 2002 and 2003.
There are two ways to visit the stadium. The first one is to attend one of the events held at the stadium. The second one is joining a Wembley Stadium tour, which runs on most days outside major event days. On the tour, you can visit many of the areas of the stadium, from sports bars with sports memorabilia to the tunnel that leads to the pitch. The tour also includes visiting the dressing rooms, the press area where players are interviewed, and the auditorium, where the press events are held after a match. The stadium looks impressive even when empty, and you’ll also get to test the acoustics of the stadium (which are great, by the way).
For people more interested in music, there are corridors lined with pictures from some of the major events that have been held at Wembley, including Live Aid in 1985 and concerts of artists like Madonna and Ed Sheeran.
Above the stadium, you can see the Wembley Arch, which has become synonymous with the stadium itself. The arch is 133 meters high and visible across London.
The surrounding area of Wembley Park has shopping opportunities, restaurants and other entertainment options. OVO Arena Wembley (formerly Wembley Arena), an indoor concert venue, is also nearby.
FAQ
?How many people does Wembley Stadium hold?+
Wembley has 90,000 seats, making it the largest stadium in the UK and the second-largest in Europe, after Camp Nou. For concerts, part of the pitch can become a standing area for up to 25,000 fans, so the crowd size depends on the stage layout.
?How do I get to Wembley Stadium?+
Take the Jubilee or Metropolitan line to Wembley Park, or a Chiltern Railways train from London
Marylebone to Wembley Stadium station, one stop and under 10 minutes away. Both stations are about an 8-minute walk from the stadium. Extra trains run on event days, but expect queues at the stations afterwards.
?Can you tour Wembley Stadium?+
Yes. Guided tours last about 90 minutes and take in the dressing rooms, the players’ tunnel and the press room, with adult tickets from £28. Tours don’t run on major event days, so book ahead on the official Wembley tours website.
?What bags can you take into Wembley?+
One small bag per person, no larger than 297 x 210 x 210 mm, roughly the size of an A4 sheet. Larger bags are not allowed in, and there is no cloakroom on tours.
?When was Wembley Stadium built?+
The current stadium opened in 2007 on the site of the original Wembley, which opened in 1923 and was demolished in 2002–2003. Its 133-metre arch spans 315 metres, the longest single-span roof structure in the world.
