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NFL London Transport Guide: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley

Q: How early should I arrive for an NFL game?

Aim for kick-off minus 60 minutes at either stadium u2014 NFL games run extended pre-game entertainment and draw full-capacity crowds.

NFL London games are split between two grounds: the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, purpose-built with NFL provision, and Wembley Stadium. The transport picture is different at each, so pick your venue below and get the routes, the fastest way home, and the step-free options for that ground specifically.

2026 games

Tottenham + Wembley

Nearest stations

White Hart Lane · Wembley Park

Key buses

149/259/279/349 · 18/83/92

Arrive by

KO − 60 min

Every way in, ranked

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Buffer is kick-off minus 60 minutes at both grounds. NFL games draw full-capacity crowds and run extended pre-game entertainment, so build in the same margin as any major stadium event.

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Getting home after

Tottenham: White Hart Lane direct

Step-free, five minutes from the ground, straight back to Liverpool Street.

Wembley: walk to Wembley Stadium station

Chiltern back to Marylebone splits the crowd away from the Wembley Park rush.

Driving from either ground

Both venues run event-day restrictions or controlled parking zones — public transport is faster in every direction.

Step-free & accessible

At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hale and Northumberland Park all have step-free access to every platform. Seven Sisters does not — use Tottenham Hale instead if you need the Victoria line step-free.

At Wembley: Wembley Park is fully step-free on both the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines (the Jubilee line needs a manual boarding ramp — notify staff at your starting station). Wembley Central is step-free street-to-platform only.

Both stadiums offer accessible parking, drop-off and wheelchair seating for NFL games, arranged in advance through each venue’s accessibility team.

Frequently asked questions

Which stadiums host NFL London games?

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium. Check your ticket carefully, as the transport routes are completely different at each.

What is the nearest station to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

White Hart Lane, about a five-minute walk, with step-free access to all platforms.

What is the nearest station to Wembley for an NFL game?

Wembley Park, on the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines, about an 8-minute walk down Olympic Way.

Is there parking at either stadium?

No general visitor parking at either ground. Tottenham has an extensive event-day restricted zone; Wembley has a controlled parking zone. Use rail or the Tube at both.

How early should I arrive for an NFL game?

Aim for kick-off minus 60 minutes at either stadium — NFL games run extended pre-game entertainment and draw full-capacity crowds.

Plan the rest of your visit

NFL London seating guide →

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