Wembley Stadium

The original Wembley Stadium was a multi-purpose sports venue in London's Brent borough with distinctive twin towers rising above the grounds. The facility could hold tens of thousands of spectators and was designed to accommodate various sports competitions and large-scale events.

The stadium opened in 1923 initially for the British Empire Exhibition before becoming the center of British sports for decades. It was demolished in 2003 to make room for a new facility built on the same site.

The twin towers made it instantly recognizable across the city and symbolized British sporting achievement for generations of visitors and fans. These towers became synonymous with major national events and celebrations held on the grounds.

The site is located in northwestern London and is easily accessible by the local Underground station of the same name. The new stadium now occupies this location, making it convenient for visitors arriving by public transportation.

The opening event in 1923 was the FA Cup Final where far more spectators arrived than the venue could accommodate, with crowds surging onto the pitch. A white police horse famously helped manage the crowd, leading to the match being remembered as the White Horse Final.

Location: London Borough of Brent

Architects: John William Simpson, Maxwell Ayrton

Official opening: April 28, 1923

Capacity: 82000

Address: Wembley Park, Wembley, London HA9 0WS

GPS coordinates: 51.55556,-0.27972

Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20