Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium is a multi-purpose venue in northwest London with seating for 90,000 spectators beneath a retractable roof. The white steel arch rises 135 meters above the grounds and remains visible from large sections of the city.

The current structure opened in 2007 and replaced the original 1923 stadium that hosted the 1948 Olympics and the 1966 World Cup final. The new design retained the location of the old grounds while introducing modern construction techniques.

The venue serves as home to England's national football team and draws supporters from across the country on match days. Beyond football, it regularly hosts rugby games and concerts where audiences experience the atmosphere of one of Europe's largest covered event spaces.

Entry gates generally open a few hours before events begin, giving visitors time to walk through the public concourses. The retractable roof protects all seating from rain and can close within an hour when weather conditions require it.

The supporting arch spans 315 meters (1,033 feet) without intermediate supports, forming the longest single-span roof structure of any stadium worldwide. During evening events, the arch illuminates from within and becomes a landmark visible from miles away.

Location: London Borough of Brent

Location: Wembley

Inception: September 30, 2002

Architects: Foster and Partners, Populous

Official opening: March 9, 2007

Capacity: 90000

Address: Wembley Park, London, UK, HA9 0WS

Website: https://wembleystadium.com

GPS coordinates: 51.55556,-0.27944

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:33