Emirates Stadium

Stadium Arsenal's north London football stadium, modern design

Arsenal FC’s north London stadium hosts Premier League matches and club tours, including behind-the-scenes access to the pitch and museum. Matchday atmosphere and nearby eateries draw supporters.

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Emirates Stadium is the home ground of Arsenal Football Club in the Holloway area of north London, opened in 2006. It is a purpose-built modern football stadium with a seating capacity of around 60,704.

The venue hosts Premier League and European matches and also offers guided stadium tours and an onsite museum that displays the club’s trophies and history. The bowl encircles a standard professional pitch and provides unobstructed views from most seating areas.

The stadium was constructed to replace Arsenal’s previous home at Highbury and has served as the club’s principal venue since its opening in 2006. It includes hospitality suites, retail outlets and public concourses designed for modern matchday operations.

Located in the London Borough of Islington, the stadium sits in the Holloway/Highbury area of north London and is accessible by public transport from central London.

  • Capacity: 60,704 seating capacity and a standard professional pitch dimension of 105 x 68 metres.
  • Visitor advice: Matchday and tour visits are busiest on weekends; advance booking is recommended for guided tours and museum entry.

What to See #

  • Pitch and bowl: The playing surface and spectator bowl measure to standard professional dimensions, with the pitch commonly listed as 105 by 68 metres and the stadium seating arranged around a single-tier and two-tier bowl configuration.
  • Museum and tours: A museum and guided stadium tours operate on non-matchdays, offering access to the trophy room, players' tunnel and dugouts; bookings are recommended on busy dates.
Emirates Stadium
Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Rd, London N7 7AJ, United Kingdom
51.5551, -0.1084
Tour times vary; typical visitor centre/tour hours Daily 10:00am-5:00pm (check Arsenal website)
Stadium tours from ~£25; matchday ticket prices vary by fixture

How to Get to Emirates Stadium #

Arsenal Underground station (Piccadilly Line) is a short walk from the stadium. Holloway Road and Finsbury Park stations are also within walking distance; allow extra time on matchdays for crowds.

Tips for Visiting Emirates Stadium #

  • Take Arsenal tube (Arsenal station on the Piccadilly Line); it drops visitors at the north end of the stadium.
  • Tour the museum first to get context before walking pitch-side and into the players' areas.
  • Avoid matchday expansions of the concourse for quieter photos-visit on a non-match day for better access to the Emirates Stadium hospitality areas.

Best Time to Visit Emirates Stadium #

Visit on a non-match day to take the stadium tour without the crowds of a Premier League fixture.

Football season (Aug-May)
Aug-May · Varies with UK seasons
Matchdays are frequent; non-match days are best for tours and museum visits.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Off-season museum tours and stadium events - fewer club fixtures.

Weather & Climate near Emirates Stadium #

Climate

Emirates Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (627 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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