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Emirates Stadium
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Emirates Stadium is the home of Arsenal Football Club, one of England's biggest clubs, a sleek, modern 60,000-seat arena in Holloway, north London. Opened in 2006, it replaced the club's historic Highbury ground and ranks among the finest stadiums in English football. For fans, matchday brings a roaring Premier League atmosphere; for visitors any day, self-guided audio tours take you behind the scenes, into the home and away dressing rooms, the players' tunnel, pitchside dugouts, and the directors' box, paired with the Arsenal Museum, which celebrates the club's long history, trophies, and legends.
Outside, statues of Arsenal greats and the 'Arsenalisation' artwork wrap the stadium. It's a must for football fans, easy to reach by Tube, and a great way to feel the scale and history of one of the Premier League's marquee clubs. Book tour tickets ahead, especially around match dates.
Don't miss
- Behind-the-scenes stadium tour (dressing rooms, tunnel, dugouts)
- The Arsenal Museum's trophies and history
- Premier League matchday atmosphere
- Statues of Arsenal legends outside
- One of English football's finest modern stadiums
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Emirates Stadium
You can visit on your own (Match tickets sell out fast; self-guided tours and the museum are separately ticketed (book ahead)). A tour adds transport and a guide, or combines nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- Self-guided tours run most non-match days, book ahead.
- The Arsenal Museum is included with the tour.
- Match tickets sell out, plan well in advance.
- Look for the statues of Arsenal legends outside the ground.
A bit of history
Arsenal moved to the 60,000-capacity Emirates Stadium in 2006 from their historic Highbury home nearby, seeking a larger ground to compete financially. Designed for football, it has hosted Premier League and European matches and become a north-London landmark.
Common questions
What is Emirates Stadium?
The home of Arsenal Football Club, a modern 60,000-seat stadium in north London, opened in 2006, offering behind-the-scenes tours and the Arsenal Museum.
Can I tour it?
Yes, self-guided audio tours visit the dressing rooms, tunnel, dugouts, and directors' box, most non-match days, paired with the museum.
How do I get there?
Take the Tube to Arsenal station on the Piccadilly line, or Holloway Road, in north London.
Should I book ahead?
Yes, match tickets sell out quickly, and tour slots are best booked in advance, especially near match dates.
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