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 at a Glance#

Address: Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Rd, London N7 7AJ, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.arsenal.com/visit/emirates-stadium

Hours: Tour times vary; typical visitor centre/tour hours Daily 10:00am-5:00pm (check Arsenal website)

Admission: Stadium tours from ~£25; matchday ticket prices vary by fixture

About Emirates Stadium#

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.

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.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 8° 1° 62 mm overcast 93% 4.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h
February Acceptable 2° - 8° 2° 40 mm overcast 90% 4.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.8h
March Acceptable 3° - 11° 4° 47 mm overcast 86% 4.4 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 5° - 13° 7° 46 mm overcast 81% 4.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.7h
May Good 7° - 18° 13° 48 mm overcast 79% 3.9 m/s 1.2 high 15.4h
June Good 11° - 21° 16° 54 mm overcast 78% 3.6 m/s 1.4 high 16.3h
July Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 42 mm overcast 76% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 15.9h
August Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 49 mm overcast 78% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 14.4h
September Good 10° - 19° 15° 57 mm overcast 81% 3.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 8° - 15° 11° 61 mm overcast 87% 3.6 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
November Acceptable 4° - 11° 5° 61 mm overcast 92% 3.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
December Poor 3° - 8° 3° 60 mm overcast 94% 4.0 m/s 0.0 low 7.7h

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