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Emirates Stadium, the north London home of Arsenal, wraps a 60,704-seat matchday bowl around one of English football's most recognizable modern clubs. On non-matchdays, the audio-guided route takes you from dressing-room areas to the players' tunnel, the dugout, and Arsenal Museum beside Ken Friar Bridge.

For most first visits, book a stadium tour ticket with audio guide and museum entry, because it gives you the full club story without relying on matchday availability.

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Stadium tour tickets with audio guide

Best for first-time visitors: follow the self-guided route through Emirates Stadium, then add Arsenal Museum for shirts, trophies, and club-history context.

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Arsenal match tickets

Choose match tickets when your priority is the live roar of Arsenal supporters, fixture-day buildup, and the full north London football atmosphere.

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More Emirates Stadium tickets

Use this catch-all when you want remaining Emirates Stadium options, including event-linked or limited-availability products outside the main tour and match-ticket groups.

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6 tips for visiting the Emirates Stadium

Choose tour or match first

If you want behind-the-scenes access without fixture pressure, choose the self-guided stadium tour. If your priority is crowd energy, build the day around an Arsenal match ticket instead. Deciding this first keeps the rest of your north London plan simple.

Start at the Armoury

For tours, go to the Stadium Tour desk inside The Armoury on Hornsey Road, not straight to the museum door. If your ticket has a fixed time, arrive 15 minutes early. That small buffer keeps a good plan from wobbling before the route begins.

Give matchdays extra buffer

On home-match days, station queues, bag checks, and turnstile flows shape the visit as much as the football. Arrive early, keep your digital ticket ready, and avoid squeezing another major attraction in right before kickoff. You will enjoy the buildup more and stress less.

Travel light for security

Bring a small day bag rather than luggage, especially on matchdays. Bags larger than A4 are not accepted for stadium entry, and suitcases cause problems on the tour route too. Pack light now, so you are not hunting for storage around King's Cross later.

Use Finsbury Park for access

If step-free access matters, plan around Finsbury Park rather than the closer Arsenal or Holloway Road stations. The walk is a little longer, but it is usually the calmer accessibility choice, especially when matchday crowds build.

Keep the next stop north

If you want a second stop, keep it in the same north London arc. Camden Market works for food and people-watching, Primrose Hill gives you a slower skyline finish, and London Zoo is the family-friendly add-on. That way you spend the day visiting, not zigzagging.

Ticket types at Emirates Stadium

The cleanest choice depends on what you want from the ground. Some visitors want the quiet backstage route, others want the noise of a fixture, and a few should aim for the special matchday formats.

Stadium tour tickets suit first visits

Best for first-time visitors: the self-guided audio tour lets you move through Emirates Stadium without matchday pressure, then follow the story into Arsenal Museum. You get dressing-room areas, the tunnel, the dugout, and club history in one practical visit. Book now.

Match tickets are for atmosphere

Choose match tickets if your real goal is the build-up on Hornsey Road, scarves around the concourse, and the first roar when Arsenal walk out. Availability depends on fixture demand, seat area, and sales phase, so secure your option early when dates matter. Book now.

Matchday Tour adds pregame context

Great when you want a taste of fixture-day energy but still care about behind-the-scenes access: Matchday Tours run on home match days with kickoff at 3 pm or later, usually until about 2.5 hours before kickoff. The route changes around European fixtures, so check the exact product before you commit. Book now.

Arsenal Museum completes the story

The museum gives the stadium route its emotional aftertaste, especially if you know Highbury, the Invincibles season, or old Arsenal shirts. If you only have a short window, Arsenal Museum can work as a compact standalone stop, but the combined ticket usually lands harder. Book now.

How to plan an Emirates Stadium visit

This is an easy London stop to overcomplicate. Keep the plan tight: arrive through the right door, respect fixture-day timing, and pair the stadium with nearby north London rather than a cross-city sprint.

Begin at The Armoury

The practical start point for the tour is the Stadium Tour desk inside The Armoury, the club shop on Hornsey Road. This detail matters because the museum entrance sits separately near Ken Friar Bridge. Starting in the right place saves a surprisingly annoying backtrack.

Matchdays need fewer moving parts

On fixture days, build your plan around the stadium instead of treating it as one stop among many. Turnstiles open early, the matchday box office handles urgent issues from 3 hours before kickoff, and Tube queues can shape your exit. A lighter schedule makes the crowd feel exciting rather than exhausting.

Pick the station by comfort

Arsenal is the classic close approach, but the shortest walk is not always the easiest one. Finsbury Park gives you step-free access and broader rail connections, while Highbury & Islington can work well if you are already on the Victoria line or Overground. Pick the station that reduces friction, not just meters.

Pair the stadium with north London

After a daytime tour, Camden Market gives you food, shops, and people-watching without a full reset. Primrose Hill is gentler if you want a skyline ending, and London Zoo works better for families. If your luggage or train route pulls you through King's Cross, add Platform Nine and Three Quarters before or after the stadium.

History and identity of Emirates Stadium

The stadium is modern, but it is not rootless. Every visit sits between the memory of Highbury, the practical ambition of Ashburton Grove, and the current scale of Arsenal as a global club.

From Highbury to Ashburton Grove

Highbury was Arsenal's home from 1913 until May 2006, so the move carried real emotional weight. The new-stadium proposal appeared in November 1999, planning consent followed in May 2002, and construction at Ashburton Grove began in February 2004. Knowing that timeline makes the short walk between old and new north London feel more meaningful.

2006: a new home opens

The venue was named Emirates Stadium in October 2004 and topped out in August 2005. Its first match came on July 22, 2006, for Dennis Bergkamp's testimonial, followed by the first competitive fixture against Aston Villa on August 19, 2006. For supporters, those dates mark the moment the future stopped being a building site and became home.

A 60,704-seat football bowl

With a capacity of 60,704, Emirates Stadium changed the scale of an Arsenal home day. The broad seating bowl, open concourses, and approach bridges make the crowd part of the architecture. On a tour, that scale feels polished; on a matchday, it feels alive.

A growing stage for Arsenal Women

The modern story is not only about the men's team. In February 2024, Arsenal Women drew 60,160 for a Women's Super League match against Manchester United, a record crowd for the competition. That is a useful reminder: this stadium is still collecting new milestones, not just preserving old ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I plan for an Emirates Stadium tour?

Plan about 90 minutes for a relaxed first visit: roughly 1 hour for the stadium route and about 30 minutes for Arsenal Museum. Add extra time if you want the club shop or photos around Ken Friar Bridge.

Where does the stadium tour start?

Start at the Stadium Tour ticket desk inside The Armoury on Hornsey Road. If your booking has a specific time, arrive 15 minutes early so you do not lose your slot before the route begins.

Does the Emirates Stadium tour include Arsenal Museum?

Most stadium-tour tickets include Arsenal Museum, and the museum can also be visited on its own with tickets bought at the entrance. For a first visit, the combined stadium tour and museum format usually makes the club story feel more complete.

Can I buy Arsenal match tickets at the stadium?

For men's home games, no. Men's tickets can sell out through the ballot, and remaining availability runs through the Ticket Exchange until 3 hours before kickoff. Women's match tickets may be available at the box office subject to availability, but advance online booking is the safer choice.

Which station is best for Emirates Stadium?

Arsenal and Holloway Road are closest, but they are not step-free and can be awkward around fixtures. Finsbury Park is usually the better choice for step-free access and post-match crowd management.

Can I bring bags or cash?

Bring only a small bag, because matchday entry allows bags smaller than A4 and there is no on-site luggage storage. The stadium is cashless, so card or mobile payment is the practical option.

Is Emirates Stadium accessible for wheelchair users?

The stadium-tour route uses lifts, and staff can assist on the route. For transport, Finsbury Park is the best step-free station choice; Arsenal and Holloway Road are closer but do not have step-free access.

What can I pair with Emirates Stadium nearby?

For a relaxed north London half day, add Camden Market for food and atmosphere, Primrose Hill for a slower skyline finish, or London Zoo if you are traveling with children. If your route runs through King's Cross, Platform Nine and Three Quarters is an easy extra before or after the stadium.

General information

opening hours

Stadium tours run year-round 7 days a week, except Christmas Day. The usual public timetable is Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5 pm (last entry 4 pm) and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm (last entry 3 pm), but home matches and stadium events can change or close the route. Matchday Tours run on home match days with kickoff at 3 pm or later until about 2.5 hours before kickoff.

tickets

For regular visits, choose between dated self-guided stadium-tour tickets and flexi tickets valid for 3 months. As of 2026-04-21, published stadium-tour prices start from £36 adult including booking fee, £31 concession, and £26 child; museum-only entry at the door costs £10 adult, £8 concession, and £7 child. Match-ticket prices vary by fixture and seat, and men's match tickets are not sold at the box office on matchday.

address

Emirates Stadium
Hornsey Road
London N7 7AJ
United Kingdom

website

Official site: https://www.arsenal.com/the-club/emirates-stadium

how to get there

The closest Tube stops are Arsenal and Holloway Road on the Piccadilly line, but neither is step-free. Finsbury Park and Highbury & Islington are useful alternatives, especially after busy fixtures; Finsbury Park is the strongest step-free choice. Buses on Holloway Road, Seven Sisters Road, Blackstock Road, and Highbury Corner keep the area connected, but parking is heavily restricted.

accessibility

The stadium-tour route uses lifts, and staff can assist visitors with pushchairs or mobility needs. For step-free public transport, plan around Finsbury Park rather than Arsenal or Holloway Road. Blue Badge event parking is limited and must be arranged in advance, so do not leave it to arrival.

security

For matchdays, bring only a small bag under A4 size; all bags are searched and tagged. There is no on-site luggage storage, and suitcases or large items are refused on the stadium-tour route and in the museum. The stadium is cashless, so keep a card or mobile wallet ready.

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