Overview
- Arsenal announced on Friday that after a multi-year review they will not pursue a large-scale rebuild of the Emirates and will instead follow a “continued evolution” of the ground.
- The club cited the likely disruption and the need to find a temporary home during long construction as a key reason to avoid a major redevelopment that could have raised capacity toward 80,000.
- Immediate plans include expanding licensed safe standing from the Clock End into the North Bank, improving mobile connectivity with 5G upgrades, and upgrading catering and retail on matchdays.
- Arsenal are increasing hospitality and corporate products, exemplified by the new Touchline package, while the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust says the club has reassured fans there are no current plans to reduce general-admission seating.
- The Emirates holds 60,704 supporters and faces very high ticket demand, so the club will aim to boost matchday revenue through facilities and hospitality rather than by increasing overall capacity.