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Emirates Stadium

Londonβ€’Englandβ€’60,704 seats
60,704 seatsNatural grassEst. 2006
Emirates Stadium matchday atmosphere

The Atmosphere

The Emirates hums with a measured intensity that builds through the half β€” 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.

β€” 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 β€” 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

Fan tips
  • β€’Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff β€” arrive early for the best atmosphere around the Clock End.
  • β€’The Armoury store on Drayton Park gets packed pre-match; shop online or visit midweek instead.
  • β€’Cashless stadium β€” all food and drink kiosks accept contactless payment only.
  • β€’Holloway Road and Arsenal stations close after the match; use Finsbury Park instead.
Getting there

Transit

  • β†’Piccadilly Line β€” Arsenal station
  • β†’Piccadilly Line β€” Holloway Road
  • β†’Victoria Line β€” Finsbury Park
  • β†’Overground β€” Drayton Park

Parking

Very limited street parking; Islington CPZ in force on matchdays. Use public transport.

Accessibility

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

The Tollington
PubΒ·0.1 mi

Classic Arsenal pub with pre-match buzz and real ales.

Piebury Corner
RestaurantΒ·0.2 mi

Cult-favorite matchday pies β€” the "Bergkamp" is legendary.

The Gunners Pub
PubΒ·0.2 mi

Lively supporters' pub right on Blackstock Road.

Emirates Stadium Tour
LandmarkΒ·0 mi

Self-guided museum and stadium tour on non-matchdays.

Holloway Road Market
ShopΒ·0.3 mi

Street food stalls and vintage finds on match mornings.

Highbury Fields
ParkΒ·0.4 mi

Peaceful green space for a pre-match stroll.

Gallery

Views of Emirates Stadium

The Emirates exterior at sunset

The Emirates exterior at sunset

North Bank Stand filling up before kickoff

North Bank Stand filling up before kickoff

Aerial view showing the bowl design

Aerial view showing the bowl design

The iconic cannon at the main entrance

The iconic cannon at the main entrance

Upcoming at this ground

No matches are scheduled at this stadium today.

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About this ground

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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