Emirates Stadium
The Atmosphere
The Emirates hums with a measured intensity that builds through the half — quiet stretches give way to sudden, wall-shaking roars when Arsenal press forward. The Clock End drives the energy, especially under European floodlights when the whole ground finds its voice.
— The final day at Highbury in 2006, when Thierry Henry scored a hat-trick in the farewell match, still echoes in the culture of every Arsenal supporter who walks through the turnstiles here.
At 60,000, it fills the entire population of a small English town — and on derby days, every one of them is standing.
Holloway Road and Drayton Park fill with red-and-white scarves hours before kickoff, with the Tollington pub and Arsenal Fish Bar serving as unofficial staging grounds.
Matchday essentials
Everything you need to know before visiting Emirates Stadium
- •Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff — arrive early for the best atmosphere around the Clock End.
- •The Armoury store on Drayton Park gets packed pre-match; shop online or visit midweek instead.
- •Cashless stadium — all food and drink kiosks accept contactless payment only.
- •Holloway Road and Arsenal stations close after the match; use Finsbury Park instead.
Transit
- →Piccadilly Line — Arsenal station
- →Piccadilly Line — Holloway Road
- →Victoria Line — Finsbury Park
- →Overground — Drayton Park
Parking
Very limited street parking; Islington CPZ in force on matchdays. Use public transport.
Wheelchair spaces in all stands. Accessible entrance via Hornsey Road. Audio-descriptive commentary available.
Nearby attractions
Places to eat, drink, and explore around Emirates Stadium
Classic Arsenal pub with pre-match buzz and real ales.
Cult-favorite matchday pies — the "Bergkamp" is legendary.
Lively supporters' pub right on Blackstock Road.
Self-guided museum and stadium tour on non-matchdays.
Street food stalls and vintage finds on match mornings.
Peaceful green space for a pre-match stroll.
Gallery
Views of Emirates Stadium
The Emirates exterior at sunset
North Bank Stand filling up before kickoff
Aerial view showing the bowl design
The iconic cannon at the main entrance
Upcoming at this ground
No matches are scheduled at this stadium today.
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Capacity
60,704
Surface
Natural grass
Opened
2006
Gravity
High
Address
Hornsey Road, London N7 7AJ
Previously known as
Ashburton Grove
Home Club
Arsenal FC (primary tenant)
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Ground details
- Capacity
- 60,704
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Opened
- 2006
- Address
- Hornsey Road, London N7 7AJ
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- Matches hosted
- 12
- Competitions
- 3
- Next match
- Today
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Previous names
- Ashburton Grove
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