The Angels will release an additional 5,000 tickets for sale through the team website on Wednesday afternoon. We took our time leaving and we slowly walked back in the direction of the Arsenal Underground station. The stadium is opened 7 days a week for self-guided stadium tours. I travelled on one of the official supporters coaches. There was no Police escort and it is one long queue along the suburban roads to the North Circular. In an equally unusual twist, my wife reported a queue-free ladies experience! Think the club could do more to promote the other stations in the area. ), I was too low and would strongly recommend being a lot higher. The outlet was large and had a mixture of home/away fans, food and beer was cheap and cheerful as you'd expect from a Wetherspoons outlet. Comment on the Atmosphere? Away fans at Arsenals ground, the Emirates Stadium, are housed in the lower tier of the South East corner. each. The coaches were parked in a side street about two minutes walk from the away fans section of the stadium. You can pay by phone or via the RingGo App. The third tier is even smaller and consists entirely of 150 Executive Boxes around the stadium. The most common of our chants was "Is this the library?". Two nil up inside 13 minutes and the 3,000 travelling Hornets were in fine voice. However, the lower tier offers very little leg room, and the seating is quite shallow, so the view is not 100%. Very easy, we'd gone to the exit just before the final whistle. . If you take the tube to Arsenal station, then upon your arrival you will find the old Highbury Stadium, the old home of Arsenal. The New North Bank took over 12 months to complete and was quintessentially an Arsenal stand in its facilities and didnt disappoint with its style and grandeur. The Club though does offer a Pie and a Drink at a reasonable price up to 45 minutes before kick off. There is a number of options available for a Emirates Stadium Tour. A group for Arsenal fans who attend either home or away matches. The game was sandwiched between two Champions League semi-finals for Chelsea, meaning that many changes were made to the team. It was very easy and hassle free. In agreement with what has been posted above given the modern and impressive nature of the stadium the queuing system for drinks was a prehistoric free-for-all! We left a few minutes early and it paid off. Palace always get beaten by Arsenal so we didn't expect much. Half time and 70% possession for the Gunners but no shots on target. Tube travel was included within the price which is always a bonus so I went via Highbury and Islington with a short walk to the ground. Holloway Road, the usual route, was closed. The stairs into the seating area are at the back of the stand, which has a slight overhang in the back few rows caused by the hospitality seating above. 6. I have to say that, despite the stringent security measures employed, the stewards were among the most polite and helpful that I've come across. I would give it 8.5 stars out of 10, as it is scary when sitting in the very top row with glass. Quite simply, the Emirates Stadium is superb! The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. It has been a couple of seasons since Norwich were able to play one of the top teams in England, and a cup tie under the lights against Arsenal was not something to miss. Home fans were friendly and in good spirits too. I asked said programme seller about an away pub and was pointed to the Drayton Arms which rang a bell thanks to this site but it looked packed full of Arsenal and didn't look quite as mixed and friendly as described on this day (maybe this was just me?). Old Trafford stadium is made of 2 long-side stands (The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand) and of 2 short-side stands (West Stand and East stand). Very simple and hassle free, good journey! It is then about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Finsbury Park to the stadium. Those seats would be at the front of the upper tier and close to the centre of the pitch. Arsenal Football Club My first visit to the Emirates Stadium, although I had been to the former Highbury ground many times over the years. , Friendly Match Arsenal vs Juventus 17 Dec 2022, Great seat, opposite the tunnel, nice padded wide seat plenty of leg roomrn, Sat in the away end, good view from the seat and some great atmosphere from the Brighton fans. Woolwich Arsenal as they were known, moved to the Manor Ground at Plumstead in the summer of 1893. When you reach the stadium, you are met with an extraordinarily and impressive piece of architecture which dominates the location. This relative new stadium is one with a true English football atmosphere. Find Your Section View At Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal FC, Arsenal Women. Both tours include access to the Arsenal museum. Whilst the crowd was eventually over 60,000, there must have been fewer than 10% of them in their seats fifteen minutes before kick-off! Stewards: I was in the lower tier on the front row, going to the toilet during the game took forever, the gangway was just full of people. The Emirates Stadium is one of the most impressive grounds in the league and the away end is a good one too where away fans can generate a fair bit of noise, especially when travelling in bulk. Manchester City accused of breaking financial rules by Premier League, The Official TSR Fantasy Premier League 2022/23. You insert your ticket into an electronic reader, before entering a medium sized concourse area. Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. The stadium is four-tiered. Amazingly this game finished 1 1 despite the dominance and amount of chances created by Wolves. After considering various options (including purchasing Wembley Stadium), the club bought an industrial and waste disposal estate in Ashburton Grove in 2000. We arrived at Arsenal tube station before 12pm, so no real issues. If you get there before a certain time, beer is 3.50, otherwise is 5. The station is at the end of the road. So many people have said to me how fantastic the Emirates Stadium is, so after waiting 15 years for QPR to get back to Englands elite level, going to see the bigger clubs away is always something to look forward to. But it is odd how away coaches have to negotiate a very small side street making a 28 point u-turn at the end. We left there around 2pm and jumped on the Piccadilly line for the short journey to Arsenal station. Also having some good friends and work colleagues as Arsenal fans always adds to the interest. As it was Leicester Square, you would expect this to be fairly pricey, and Shake Shack was no different. I never did Highbury and we last played Arsenal away when I was 13. This Courage pub overlooks the Emirates Stadium but, at present, is in a state of temporary closure. The ground boasted a 2000 seat stand on the north side, a covered terrace on the south side and a vast Spion Kop on the east side of the ground with a sewer running behind. we wandered down to the Drayton Arms by the stadium nearer 1pm. Have to wait about 15 minutes, then the usual traffic problems on the A1 before the M1. Under guidelines established by the CDPH and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, fans must be able to maintain a minimum six-foot distance when queued in a line for example, when entering and exiting the stadium. . Well done Arsenal Football Club. Only one TV screen visible. The Arsenal fans come alive and their team creates a flurry of chances, hit the post and then Welbeck misses an open goal. We stopped off at a burger van pre-match and then entered the ground. I was looking forward to seeing the new stadium. The two outdoor MLS venues in Los Angeles County will host their first games of 2021 later next month. Emirates Stadium Seating Guide Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Shortside Upper Tier. 18. row. I had purchased a couple of Oyster Cards the week before, two cards which were obtained for 5 deposit and each loaded with 10. Short-side upper tier block: Shortside Upper Tier 123 only 2 ticket (s) Mobile tickets Other Note: Young Adult (18 to 21) 376.47 Book now Short-side upper tier block: Shortside Upper Tier only 2 ticket (s) Mobile tickets 382.35 Book now Long-side lower tier only 2 ticket (s) Print at Home Other Note: AMAZING SEATS FOR THIS HUGE MATCH 411.76 Arsenal certainly had the better chances, hitting the woodwork twice in the first half and van Persie going close in the second half. 5. Paris Saint-Germain Tickets & Hospitality. First plans for the construction of a new stadium were made in the late 1990s, but also a move to the new Wembley Stadium was considered. FRONT ROWS 1-20 - ALL SEATS TOGETHER. You surely will enjoy the fantastic english football atmosphere. Walked back to Arsenal station in 20 minutes and we were away! Here is the link to the 'virtual view generator': https://www.arsenal.com/emiratesstadiumseatview. Why you were looking forward to going to the Emirates Stadium? I wasnt expecting much on the pitch but I was looking forward to seeing the Emirates Stadium itself. This was the first visit to the Emirates for my son which made this extra special! I had previously been to Highbury many times and to the Emirates once. (GoDaddy), up to 2 seats together - No agency bookings, CENTRAL HALFWAY LINE - ALL SEATS TOGETHER. It looks incredible as you approach it, very modern and of high quality. Pace, movement, threat and directness, all absent until 15 minutes to go. :-)). You can almost smell the grass from there as close to the action as you can get. Tickets for members are a little bit cheaper. I was really excited about the trip because going to one of the big 4 away is an exciting prospect for most away fans. Look up at what remain of the West stand, close your eyes, and you can only imagine how electric it must have been on a match day. As you cross the railway bridge to the stadium, you cannot help but be impressed by the size and look of the ground. The pack provides full details on what you can look forward to at our new stadium to help you decide your preferred seat location and can be viewed in PDF format HERE. Superb. If the Clock End upgrade was a hideous quick fix, the North Bank development wasnt. There are a few other pubs to visit and we did notice a number of chippy's/takeaways on route to the ground. Oh, and the Arsenal players doing a lap of honour at the end was just daft. Sunday lunchtime kick-offs are actually quite easy in London. Full of Wolves fans before the game but was mixed after the match. Very easy, although it would be possible to drive on Sunday as the parking restrictions are lifted away from the vicinity of the ground. The Arsenal fans typically made no noise whatsoever, given the nature of the game there were more groans than actual noises/chants of encouragement. The Emirates is a very beautiful stadium. Great stadium, great atmosphere but poor result. We first drove to Newark which is around 15 miles from Mansfield and took the 4pm train into Kings Cross, arriving there at around 5.30pm. (as at 3/3/16). Parking: There is little parking at the stadium itself or in nearby streets. Due to the design, it feels like you are miles from the action albeit you get a padded seat. The usual loud noise from the 8,000 travelling Leeds fans. Just a 10 minute walk away from the Emirates Stadium, which costs 20 for up to five hours. . There are a few pubs and cafs in the immediate surroundings of the stadium, which is mainly residential, and some options to eat and drink along Holloway Road and Highbury Park road. There was no pause in the dull sickly red colour of the entire seating areas. Spurs take note. I flew from Edinburgh to Gatwick in the morning and got a train into East Croydon to meet up with my stepson who lives in Croydon. The view from this category is great. The Emirates is one of the easiest to find in England to be honest. Direct train into London Marleybone. As mentioned I went with the club coaches but after assessing the area if I was to come again by train I'd either get the Victoria Line to Highbury and Islington and walk the fifteen minutes or so up the Holloway Road turn right at Hornsey Road or get the Northern Line to Archway (or Overground to Upper Holloway) and walk the half hour or so down the Holloway Road turning left at Hornsey Road. X Upload Photos. Use of this site is subject to express terms of use, which prohibit commercial use of this site. I did have a walk down to the front and felt the first 10 rows or so were very much pitch level. In terms of food on offer, there is quite a wide choice. Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Emirates Stadium - Arsenal - London - The Stadium Guide Club: Arsenal FC | Opening: 2006 | Capacity: 60,361 seats | Description: The Emirates Stadium replaced Arsenal's previous home Highbury, which had become too small and lacked the possiblities for expansion being hemmed in by housing. Wilf Zaha is idolised by the Palace faithful, and he celebrated in front of us. The first match was a testimonial match for Dennis Bergkamp featuring an Arsenal and Ajax side. However, although the Emirates Stadium is impressive architecturally, in my opinion it is a massive disappointment. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Emirates Stadium? Leicester started well, their record at Arsenal is awful but previous visits had always provided goals so we were in for a good game. Clive avoided the pre-match beers and we met him and saw Big Chris at the ground. Also, as it was very spacious between the rows, this tended to lead to overcrowding in the rows with fans standing with their friends and I wonder whether this is a general problem or one specific to my club's fans? A committed performance and a plan executed to perfection. The traditional pub for away supporters is the Drayton Park, which is located near to Arsenal tube station and Drayton Park railway station. The stadium has an elevation of 4 tiers on the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, 3 tiers on the short-side and North corners, and only 2 tiers for the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. It looks and feels that it has not been built on the cheap and is a cut above most other new stadiums built in this country. If every fan in attendance can show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, stadiums in orange-tier counties can open to 67 percent of capacity. We guess thats what happens when youre the two most successful clubs in London. As we arrived into London earlier than expected, due to good traffic, we decided to take the train and explore Central London for a couple of hours. The West Stand itself was nothing ever seen before at a British Football Ground. We left at 6 and there was a queue down the street to get into the pub. As soon as the players came out the hairs on the back of my neck stood up imaging the feeling those guys must have coming out of the tunnel to play in front of 60,000 people. Arsenal certainly had the balance of play and the better chances, but they found Fraser Forster in inspired form in the Southampton goal. It is really big and has a similar feel to Wembley. Short-side Upper tier: The cheapest tickets at Old Trafford are located on the Short-side Upper tier category, behind each goal. In my attempt to complete the current 92 it was an excellent opportunity to tick off another ground. This would have reduced the capacity further to 32,000. An extensive residents only parking scheme operates around the stadium on matchdays. The concourse inside is not that spacious, but just about adequate but gets crowded quickly. By 1969, 5,500 Seats had been installed in the West Stands lower tier. Great day, amazing stadium, nightmare London traffic, disappointing result, but hey, we're still top of the league! There isn't really a 'bad seat' in the house but it depends what you want from it. The view from the away end is not the best though, also hampered by the fact the away fans stood the whole game. As my wife and I were staying in Central London for a long weekend, we had plenty of time to get the best route for us. I have been advised to go to Finsbury Park after a game because Arsenal tube station can apparently be a nightmare. The locals were friendly and both sets of fans mingled with no problems. Los Angeles and Orange counties began the month in the most restrictive (purple) tier. All tickets are available to the general public. Lower Tier - Rows 1-20; Club Level - Row 1; Upper Tier - Row 1; My Arsenal Rewards members will earn 200 points for each ticket purchased for this fixture (more information). The two sides are separated by just a few miles in North London. Arsenal equalised with a Fabregas penalty at the death however, but we were happy simply to get a replay. We got the tube to Holloway Road which is around a ten minute walk to the stadium. They are rather strange in that when you pull the seat down and sit, you seem to be sitting quite low down. Open on the 14th of August 1993, the new North Bank costing 14m, with 12,400 seats over two tiers was applauded for its fans concourse and facilities which included a club boutique, games arcade, museum, cocktail bar and bond holders restaurant as well as its external Art Deco styling similar to Ferriers East and West Stands built 60 years previous. Both venues are set to host their first regular-season home games soon. Without question, in my view, The Emirates is a must see ground. (3rd tier of . Having now done 86 of the current 92 I've had good experience of stadiums in the English league and I must say this one tops the list. This led to unwanted banter between the fans. Highbury House . I thought that was it, Arsenal are going to go on and win their tenth home game in a row. After the Xhaka incident in the previous game and confrontations with fans I enjoyed singing "Xhaka's right. The iconic Emirates Stadium - home to Arsenal since 2006. 3. Top View Level 0 - General Admission Level 1 - Club Level Level 1 - WM Club (VIP) Level 2 - Executive Boxes This allowed Salomon Kalou to once again demonstrate why he is possibly the worst player to have ever put on a pair of boots and Daniel Sturridge to try to make it into double figures for passes made this season. To close a submenu press the escape key. There are no tours on matchdays and the stadium may close earlier on the day before a match or event. 7. Tickets can be booked online via the official Arsenal FC Stadium Tour Page or by calling 020 7619 5000. It normally has a good mix of home and visiting supporters on matchdays. I decided to go straight to the ground as there were only 30 minutes until kick off. For the Emirates Cup? According to the state, Los Angeles County is experiencing a new COVID-19 case rate of 3.1 per 100,000 residents and a test positivity rate of 1.5 percent. As of Monday, both counties are in the orange tier, based on a new case rate of less than 4 per 100,000 residents and a test positivity rate below 5 percent. Het e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. Watford are off to Wembley! I was hoping for an underdog result in the quarter finals of the cup and for the terrific entrance price of just 10 it was well worth the visit! Views are approximate, do not suggest availability of seats and do not include persons who could obstruct viewing.. Facebook. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source. Concourse concession sales are still prohibited. I flew back to Scotland the next morning. Though the old sewer is still visible, there is no trace of the old ground. I would suggest any seat in Rows 1 to 7 from Block 133 to 93 (West Stand) or Block 110 to 115 (East). By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The Emirates in the pinnacle of away days and I will go back every time QPR play there, which hopefully we can stay up this season and be back again next year! 4. Emirates Stadium Upload Photos Photos Seating Chart Sections Comments Tags Find Your Section At Emirates Stadium What section are you looking for? An Art Deco design externally rendered in white Snowcrete render shaped into patterns including an ornamental concrete frieze bearing the clubs monogram AFC. They were miles ahead of the embarrassing Liverpool fans at Anfield earlier in the month! On exiting the station turn right and follow Drayton Park Road around to the left. More nightlife can be found in the Islington area on Upper Street starting south of Highbury & Islington tube station an approximate 15 to 20-minute walk from the stadium. The high demand for tickets, as well as the relative wealth of their London fans, means revenue from the premium seatingandcorporate boxes is nearly as high as the revenue from the entire stadium at Highbury. What is the worst injury you had as a young child? Once we were on the motorway it was plain sailing. The first thing that struck me about the ground was that it didnt feel as though it held 60,000 fans, it felt smaller. The main middle tier, known as the Club Level, is premium priced and also includes the directors box. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Emirates Stadium? Cue Arsenal fans going mental, and City fans responding with 'We are top of the league, say we are top of the league.' At Dodger Stadium, that means the maximum allowance of tickets sold is expected to fall somewhere in the 13,000 to 14,000 range approximately 25 percent of capacity. The game was tense for Leeds, however as per usual the Leeds fans sung from start to finish. Turn left out of Holloway Road and around a ten minute walk. 0 out of 10. There was some banter with the fans on the left of the away section and the home fans in parts did stand up occasionally singing. The four star Travelodge at Finsbury Park may well appeal with its cheap night price and close location; its under a mile away and can be walked within 15 minutes. Arsenal began to explore the possibility of relocating to a new stadium in 1997, having been denied planning permission to expand Highbury.