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Arsenal Weigh Emirates Expansion Past 70,000 Seats, Temporary Wembley Stay Under Study

Islington Council says no formal talks have begun, underscoring that the scheme is still at feasibility.

Overview

  • The club is modelling an internal reconfiguration of the existing bowl, with reported options to steepen stand gradients and relayout seating to add thousands of places.
  • A large-scale rebuild would likely require home matches to be played elsewhere, with Wembley widely cited as the practical option though no decision has been made.
  • Coverage places potential costs in the hundreds of millions, with figures of roughly £500m reported for the project.
  • Motivations include easing a season‑ticket waiting list of more than 100,000 and increasing matchday revenue to support PSR and FFP compliance.
  • No planning application has been submitted, and reports highlight complex approvals and community constraints that could extend timelines by several years.