Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium

Home of England Football


🏟️ Wembley Stadium Local Guide

Wembley Stadium is the national stadium of England and one of the most famous sporting venues in the world. With a capacity of around 90,000, it is the largest stadium in the UK and the second-largest in Europe.
Located in Wembley, North West London, it regularly hosts England home games, the FA Cup Final, play-off finals, major concerts, NFL London Games and global showpiece events.

📝 History of Wembley Stadium

The original Wembley Stadium opened in 1923 and became famous for its Twin Towers and iconic events such as the 1966 World Cup Final and Live Aid in 1985.
The old ground closed in 2000 and was demolished to make way for the new Wembley, which opened in 2007. The modern stadium is crowned by a 133-metre-high white arch that has become a symbol of English football. Since reopening, it has hosted Champions League finals, Euro 2020 matches and countless domestic cup finals and concerts.

🚇 How to Get to Wembley Stadium

Address: Wembley Stadium, London HA9 0WS
Tube: Wembley Park (Jubilee & Metropolitan Lines) – 5 min walk via Wembley Way
Rail: Wembley Stadium (Chiltern Railways) – 3 min walk
Rail: Wembley Central (Bakerloo Line, Overground & National Rail) – 15 min walk
Bus: 18, 83, 92, 182, 223, 297 and more serve the stadium area
🚇 Travel Tip: The walk up Wembley Way from Wembley Park is part of the matchday experience, but stations and bridges get extremely busy after big events – allow extra time for your journey home.

📌 Insider Tips

Bag Policy: Small bags only (around A4 size); all bags are searched and large items may be refused.
Best Events: England internationals, FA Cup Final, play-off finals, major concerts, NFL London Games.
Best Seats: Club Wembley tier offers padded seats and central views; behind the goals is best for atmosphere.
Food & Drink: Boxpark Wembley and London Designer Outlet (LDO) next door offer dozens of bars and restaurants.
Accessibility: Fully step-free with accessible entrances, lifts and wheelchair bays across all tiers.

📊 Wembley Stadium Records

Opened (current stadium): 2007
Capacity: ~90,000
Major Finals Hosted: Champions League (2011, 2013, 2024), Euro 2020 Final, countless FA Cup Finals.
Record Attendance (modern era): Around 90,000 for England and cup finals.
Iconic Events: 1966 World Cup Final (old Wembley), Live Aid 1985, UEFA finals, NFL London Games.
Unique Feature: 133m arch visible across North West London, replacing the old Twin Towers as the stadium’s signature landmark.

Last updated: November 13, 2025