The Emirates Stadium
The Emirates Stadium (or Arsenal Stadium for UEFA Competitions) is located in Holloway, London, England. With a capacity of 60,260 it is the fourth-largest football stadium in England after Wembley Stadium, Old Trafford and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The stadium was completed in 2006 at a cost of £390 million. The club’s former Highbury stadium was redeveloped as Highbury Square, an apartment complex.
Location: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London, N5 1 BU, England
Public transport: London Underground: Arsenal, Holloway Road or Finsbury Park
Capacity: 60,260
Arsenal Stadium, Highbury Stadium
Before moving to the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal FC used to play its matches at the Arsenal Stadium. This stadium was located in Highbury, London. Arsenal FC played its matches at Highbury between 1913 and 2006. It was popularly know at “Highbury” due to its location and was given the nickname of the “Home of Football” by the club.
Location: Highbury, London
Demolished: 2006; redeveloped as housing
Capacity: 38,419 (at closure), 73,000 (peak)
