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Arsenal Studies Emirates Expansion Past 70,000 Seats With Possible Wembley Stay

The early-stage plan centers on an interior rebuild expected to cost hundreds of millions.

Overview

  • Designs under review focus on reconfiguring stand gradients and seating within the existing bowl, leaving the outer appearance largely unchanged.
  • The capacity goal would reclaim status as London’s largest club venue, easing a season-ticket waiting list exceeding 100,000 and boosting matchday revenue.
  • A temporary move to Wembley is being explored to accommodate extensive works, following a precedent set by Tottenham during their rebuild.
  • Projected costs run into the hundreds of millions, with multiple reports citing figures of up to about £500 million, though timelines and funding details remain unclear.
  • No planning application has been filed as the project remains in feasibility, with significant engineering, transport and local approval hurdles ahead.