It fails to disappoint in terms of impressions, and expectations. Arsenal showed their class second half and three excellent goals led them to a 3-1 victory. Top View Level 0 - General Admission Level 1 - Club Level Level 1 - WM Club (VIP) Level 2 - Executive Boxes Any Arsenal fans I did meet on route were very friendly and kept a low profile. Also the seats are a little far from the pitch. The nearby Holloway Road Station had been shut after the game which I believe happens after all 3pm games so we walked 15 minutes to Highbury & Islington and took the tube there to Hillingdon which was as straightforward as it gets. I travelled on one of the official supporters coaches. This relative new stadium is one with a true English football atmosphere. Keep going on the A1 for around six miles, until you see Holloway Road Tube Station on your right. Service from the bar was good and it was a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Arsenal does have a beautiful modern stadium complete with statues and pictures of the great players from down the years. We arrived in plenty of time so decided to meet up with a few London Jacks in the Faltering Fullback pub, serving a number of great lagers, ales etc on tap coinciding with the early kick off being shown and away fans having a great welcome. A group for Arsenal fans who attend either home or away matches. The iconic Emirates Stadium -home to Arsenal since 2006. Arsenal continue to control the infield, but on the break away Watford actually create the better chances before Guediora rockets in a shot from just inside the 18 yard box to double the lead. Along Holloway Road and again around a ten minute walk from the Emirates Stadium is the Coronet; this is a Wetherspoons outlet. It is nicknamed theTheatre of Dreamsand the experience at the ground is just brilliant. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. I had to wait for four trains to pass before getting on one less crowded. Hatton Cross is on the Piccadilly Line, as is the Arsenal Underground station, so no need to change to trains. He once recorded a keyboard solo on the same album as two of the original Doors. Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. The coaches were parked in a side street about two minutes walk from the away fans section of the stadium. Some of the food outlets were set up in people's front gardens which looked a bit unusual. Taking a short walk around Gillespie Road you arrive at The Emirates, a huge development accessed by various bridges or steps it is an impressive structure. 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. Everyone knows how much football has changed in the last decade. Great stadium, great atmosphere but poor result. each. The stadium is four-tiered. Advertisement. Arsenal dominate possession but lack the guile to breakdown the Watford rearguard. 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. To view the Emirates Stadium in 3D panoramic view with 360 degree navigation please scroll though the tiers, blocks, rows and seats for a ultra-realistic view from seat experience. The small second-tier known as the 'Club Tier' has only eight rows and houses numerous hospitality lounges. Living in Mansfield we opted to train it. Angel Stadium, now allowed to admit approximately 14,850 fans, would be allowed to admit up to 30,150. Out of all the away games, this is one I always prioritise. The entire stadium project was completed in 2006 at a cost of 390 million. There is quite a choice of food on offer, although some of it is rather pricey; that said, itw what you expect for the city of London. The Family section is spread on 7 blocks in the West Stand and South West Corner (Blocks FAMW206 to FAMW212). This is the most popular away pub which obviously gets packed closer to kick off. Brilliant. That disastrous corporate section dividing the tiers. home fans friendly? Drayton Park Station which is situated right by the stadium is closed at weekends. The stadium was complimented by what can only be described as the most pristine playing surface I have seen, in itself a work of art, and one that must be fantastic to play on. I'm from the U.S. and planning to attend a match in July. People say new stadiums all look the same like a bowl style arena with different coloured seats. Jump to: Lower Tier Club Level Executive Box Level Upper Tier Lower Tier Emirates Stadium, 1 (3) Emirates Stadium, 2 (6) I am registered as ambulant disabled with the Palace ticket office and called up on the off chance there may still be tickets available for this Easter Sunday match. Also I'd never been to the Emirates Stadium before and there's no better way to go than with your team. The lower tier holds 24425 the upper. View tickets. The tube station queue was massive after the game, luckily we were staying over so we took an over ground train, which was easier. 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. If you don't fancy it, I would prefer the Upper Tier for the view. Things go rapidly downhill in the upper tier. With the current seated capacity at 60,704, there are facilities in place which may allow future expansion of seats pending approval from regulatory bodies such as the Islington Council. 4. Orange County is down to 2.8 new cases per 100,000 and a 1.7 percent positivity rate. Upper Tier; 91 Emirates Stadium (2) 93 Emirates Stadium (2) 94 Emirates Stadium (1) 95 Emirates Stadium (1) 97 Emirates Stadium (1) 101 Emirates Stadium (3) 102 Emirates Stadium (1) What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Emirates Stadium? After about 30 minutes things had quietened down and we got seats on the tube back to Hatton Cross. For some unknown reason the stewards insisted on seeing your ticket to let you back to your seat during the game. In my attempt to complete the current 92 it was an excellent opportunity to tick off another ground. There was a very relaxed feel about going to the Emirates didnt seem like there would be any problems at all. 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. click here to open a larger version of the pdf in a new window. Superb. Instead, I walked about 10 minutes towards Highbury and Islington station (served by London Overground and the Victoria Line) which was surprisingly quiet, especially considering that the Victoria Line seemed a lot quicker for getting back to central London compared to the Piccadilly line. . I managed this time by phoning Bournemouth direct and getting 2 tickets with the away fans for 26 each. The first phase of renovations include installing new video boards, turnstile ticket readers, and refurbishing the stadium roof and wrap. Behind the goal, upper tier tickets, clear view, 3 or 4 seats together (next to each other), no away supporters allowed. Full of Wolves fans before the game but was mixed after the match. The view isn't fantastic from all the seats in the lower tier so I'd go upper if you want to really see everything, particularly down the other end of the pitch. Views were very good, the away fans being in the south -east corner of the stadium. The area that once graced the likes of Charlie George, Thierry Henry and Ian Wright is now a communal garden enclosed by shiny new apartments. No qualms at all with the facilities, all top notch, and the stewards were friendly enough. 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. By 1969, 5,500 Seats had been installed in the West Stands lower tier. I flew back to Scotland the next morning. 23. section. Check the full fixtures list for Manchester United home matches at Old Trafford as well as for Manchester United away matches for the reminder of the football season in England. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. The stewards and other staff were very friendly and helpful and had no problems with the crowd standing for the whole game. These seats are located behind each goal (East and West Stands) on the first 2 tiers. It was the first Palace win away to Arsenal for 25 years, and their first ever win at the Emirates. Having never been to the Emirates Stadium before, I was excited to see if it was as amazing as people had described it to be. I was glad to finally tick off the Emirates, unfortunately, a bit of an underwhelming game. The many murals of club legends inside and outside of the ground, as well as the named bridges and statutes of former greats ensure that the stadium remembers the past whilst also having its own identity. As we were given an allocation of 8,800, I literally had to walk to the other end of the Clock End to find my seat. 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 walk towards The Emirates Stadium was like a journey of bygone years. Afterwards, we went for a walk around Regent Street, before heading back to Green Park to take the tube to Arsenal. I've been to the Emirates Stadium before, and yes it is a lovely stadium. Spurs take note. Back onto the rather quiet coaches within a few minutes, and then a two hour crawl to get past the roadworks. Great day, amazing stadium, nightmare London traffic, disappointing result, but hey, we're still top of the league! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Those seats would be at the front of the upper tier and close to the centre of the pitch. Norwich capitalized on this and went 1-0 up on 34 minutes through Josh Murphy. View original item. It's the best club stadium in the country, a smaller version of Wembley. These ticket prices are provided courtesy of www.arsenal.com. The West Stand itself was nothing ever seen before at a British Football Ground. 2. The final whistle goes and joy unconfined in the away end. The Angels will release an additional 5,000 tickets for sale through the team website on Wednesday afternoon. 1,150. They also ignored Albion fans who were standing. A chance to visit a premier league ground, not my first visit though. Visitlondon.com Official London city guide. My first visit to the Emirates Stadium, although I had been to the former Highbury ground many times over the years. 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By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. On exiting the station turn right, cross over the road to the other side and then turn left for the stadium. From both stations it is an approximate 10-minute walk to the stadium. The game was dull but the Emirates stadium is always quite an enjoyable day out. Comment on the Atmosphere? Wait until you win something! Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Good game, Nice Ground, Friendly all be it quiet fans! The game went to extra time, and on the 96th minute, Eddie Nketiah scored yet again to win the game 2-1. The walk from the station was very simple literally just around the corner passing by plenty of souvenir and food stalls. Very easy, although it would be possible to drive on Sunday as the parking restrictions are lifted away from the vicinity of the ground. Youll find more atmosphere at a morgue, just another off the shelf stadium with fans who seem more interested in the prawn sandwiches and red wine than the football. The journey was easy as we took an express train to Euston and took the tube, we got lost but it wasnt my fault. At each end was a glazed spiral staircase and the stand was adorned with Art Deco styling. 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 But a point at Arsenal whilst in a relegation battle is a great one. As we were all standing, this was not a problem at all. I had never been to the Emirates before. The Angels host the Chicago White Sox on Thursday and the Dodgers welcome the Washington Nationals on April 9. Take your own food as it very expensive. These seats are located on upper tiers of the Long-side stands of Old Trafford stadium. Los Angeles and Orange counties began the month in the most restrictive (purple) tier. In a time where many stadiums are raised to the ground to be replaced by newer versions, housing or retail developments (or an IKEA in the case of my team, Bristol Rovers) the redevelopment of Highbury into Highbury Villas is a breath of fresh air. Dodger Stadium, Angel Stadium can expand, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Dodger Stadium, Angel Stadium can expand capacity under new COVID-19 tier classification, Angels bats are quiet in 2-0 loss to Cubs, Angels Patrick Sandoval lined up for two marquee matchups. The atmosphere is okay and the pitch even in January looked immaculate. The steps up were extremely steep, and the speakers were directly in the way of the centre stage. William Binnie, the late Ferriers business partner was tasked to design its replacement. They are rather strange in that when you pull the seat down and sit, you seem to be sitting quite low down. Arsenal certainly had the balance of play and the better chances, but they found Fraser Forster in inspired form in the Southampton goal. The game was sandwiched between two Champions League semi-finals for Chelsea, meaning that many changes were made to the team. In the name of progress and to increase capacity Arsenal moved to the Emirates in 2006 a stones throw from their previous home. The stands facilities were absolute luxury for the time, including on the second tier, 4,100 upholstered tip up seats that were link to heated lounges that were accessed by their own lifts! I took the short walk from Arsenal tube station to what was once Highbury Stadium. Added to that, the corporate tier between the lower and upper sections really impacts the atmosphere. Still they have managed to keep the pitch close to the stands and I have been impressed on my previous visits so was happy to return. Club: Arsenal FC | Opening: 2006 | Capacity: 60,361 seats. The entire upper tier was cantilevered over the bottom tier, which was an amazing engineering feat. Despite it being a London derby there were no problems between fans. Alternatively, the club offers guided stadium tours by an Arsenal legend. After considering various options (including purchasing Wembley Stadium), the club bought an industrial and waste disposal estate in Ashburton Grove in 2000. 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. Shortside Upper Tier. Very friendly and helpful. Row 20 1 ticket. Directions. Emirates Stadium , London , United Kingdom Friday, 21 April 2023 20:00 * This will move to 23 April, 19:00, if Arsenal are involved in UEFA Europa League the Thursday before. There was a massive queue outside the Underground Station so we had a burger and cuppa from a van opposite the station and we waited for the queue to subside. LAFC is scheduled to host Austin FC at Banc of California Stadium on April 17. Prices were steep the watery Tetleys was 4.60 and the pie, I think was 3.50. Amazing experience though! It was highlighted as the game of the weekend and it probably lived up to it. I can't help smiling about all the miserable Arsenal faces as we left the ground! My journey was quite straightforward, but I would imagine different from any of the other 3,000 Southampton fans who were at the game. 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. 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. Plus the Emirates Stadium is the best away ground I have visited in England. Another good away day following the Swans, apart from 45 minutes of second half Football. In terms of food on offer, there is quite a wide choice. We got the tube to Holloway Road which is around a ten minute walk to the stadium. There were a few football fans about but not many. The stewards, who were very friendly and helpful, noticed I had mobility issues and moved us to a raised wheelchair area where there were a few vacant seats. Well, I felt like this until I came to the end of the walk to the Emirates. The total number of spectators at this level is 2,222. There was a short wait until the turnstiles were opened at about 6.45. (opens in a new tab). Excellent ground but zero atmosphere. One thing which did strike me though was how late the ground filled up. It is more or less impossible to miss it on a match day. We were near the boundary with home fans who presumably are used to having to stand and sit alternately throughout the game. It's on the same side of stadium as the away fans section and only a minute or two's walk over the footbridge. Sell one like this. I didnt test the pies because of how expensive they were! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2021-22 Upper Deck Trevor Zegras Young Guns Rookie #232 PSA 10 GEM MT at the best online prices at eBay! No issues, with home and away fans mingling outside the ground. I am not an Arsenal fan but Highbury is a ground that I always loved. At the Emirates, the away fans are always seated in one of the lower tier corners in the Clock End (see below). Went for a walk and yes found their fans friendly enough with no problems despite wearing club colours. Even with the recent decline of Arsenal, they are still in the 'top 6' so would be nice to get one over them. I decided to go straight to the ground as there were only 30 minutes until kick off. Web The Emirates Stadium known as Ashburton Grove prior to sponsorship is a football stadium in Holloway London England and the home 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. Walked back to Arsenal station in 20 minutes and we were away! Amazingly this game finished 1 1 despite the dominance and amount of chances created by Wolves. For news, transfer stories, and mainly internet related we have http://www.reddit.com/r/Gunners/! My seat was in block 22 and I was in the second last row (28) which meant that I was not able to see all of the stadium bowl. Patience is the order of the day! Fans of both clubs were there, many wearing colours. Pace, movement, threat and directness, all absent until 15 minutes to go. This is also subject to Southampton's participation in FA Cup semi-finals. Impressive concourse around the outside of the stadium, so plenty of space to do a few laps. To open a menu item's submenu, press the space bar. This wasn't vintage Arsenal, and Bournemouth weren't the most adventurous in attack. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Two matches for 29, seeing some good football played at a great stadium. Parking: There is little parking at the stadium itself or in nearby streets. His introduction threatens to change the game. It is in no way intimidating for away players or fans. I would suggest any seat in Rows 1 to 7 from Block 133 to 93 (West Stand) or Block 110 to 115 (East). I would suggest any seat in Rows 1 to 7 from Block 133 to 93 (West Stand) or Block 110 to 115 (East). It took an hour to get through themand two hours after the match. It was obvious that a lot of Arsenal fans were very disgruntled during the game and especially after it. In an age where football clubs in London struggle to find suitable and affordable areas of land to build new stadiums, Arsenal fans must feel blessed that they have relocated so close to their previous stadium, and that Highbury has not been completely demolished and erased from memory. We went to a busy pub opposite the stadium itself which allows away fans. The game was competitive and fairly even throughout. It is really big and has a similar feel to Wembley. Traffic does get very busy around the Emirates Stadium. When I reached my seat I realised it was a padded seat which was a bonus! The train was virtually empty when we got on, but by the time we arrived at Arsenal an hour later, it was crammed. Along with the completion of the North Bank, the Clock End and both East and West Paddocks were seated, and two Jumbotron screens were installed at a cost of 3m to give Highbury its final finished modern look, though giving Arsenal a final all seated capacity of 38,500, this was to prove to small and plans were in the making to relocate and in 2000 the club purchase a site at Ashburton Grove, not far from Highbury and left in 2006 leaving the Stadium to be demolished and used for housing, though the listed facades of Ferriers East and West Stands live on by being tastefully implemented into the new apartment building built in there place, in a new residential development called Highbury Square, with the former pitch area used as a communal garden. The underground (tube) is one option the nearest tube station is Arsenal, which is on the Piccadilly line. We left at 6 and there was a queue down the street to get into the pub. There are multiple ways to reach the stadium by public transport. 1. level 1. A large lower tier, with a small second tier partially overhanging the lower tier. There were lots of Arsenal fans on the tube and we were the only away fans on there that I could see, but the Arsenal fans didn't bother with us. Our bags were searched and we were frisked before entering the stadium. As I could not get tickets for regular league games, this pre-season tournament provided me with an ideal chance to see them. Prices are set by sellers and may be above or below face value. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? The away end is great padded seats and plenty of legroom. Immediately above the club tier there is a small circle consisting of 150 boxes of 10, 12 and 15 seats. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Good sound and quite high. Too corporate, too sterile, too far from the action. Of course, as there are various tube lines passing by the stadium, you can just as well choose a stadium in any part of Central London. I traveled with fellow City fans on the club organised supporters coaches. The result may not have gone our way, but it was a memorable night for all Norwich fans at the Emirates Stadium and one which I will never forget. Arsenal's good form had stuttered slightly and Chelsea would be high on confidence after beating Barcelona in midweek so it was possible that the blues would be able to add to their good record at the Emirates. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. There was plenty of room to walk around, no queues at the programme sellers, toilets outside the ground, just everything to make a matchday more enjoyable. If you don't fancy it, I would prefer the Upper Tier for the view. A brilliant Bony header had us one nil up till halfway through the second half when they scored two in 66 seconds. It can be done, but only if clubs put the fans at the core of their strategy. By the late stages of the game you had to wade through a lake of urine to get in there! Buy. It could be deemed intimidating for away fans as there is a large number of home fans, but on this occasions, there was a group of Bolton fans that we joined. 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. Arguably the best seats in the house (after the VIP options), the long-side lower tier category tickets offer the best view of the match. we wandered down to the Drayton Arms by the stadium nearer 1pm. We grabbed a pie and cuppa, which cost 5. But even when it was 0-0, there was not much noise to be heard from the home fans apart from the odd 'Arsenal' chant. Upper Tier; 91 Emirates Stadium (2) 93 Emirates Stadium (2) 94 Emirates Stadium (1) 95 Emirates Stadium (1) 97 Emirates Stadium (1) 101 Emirates Stadium (3 . What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? Arsenal station is quite old and there is a long tunnel that takes you up to ground level. Great view. I suspect these type of games attract home fans who can't normally get to league matches the home fans seemed reasonably friendly and I spotted lots of half-and-half scarves oh dear! . The away end is excellent, we were three rows from the back so you do have the overhang of the middle tier but this does not obstruct views and TV screens are placed to the rear of the away end. The Dodgers announced single-game tickets for April games after Opening Day will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday on the teams website. Arsenal Football Club Good view could see a lot, just the speakers in the way of the screen a bit but it's not a big deal. Only one TV screen visible. It is only a few minutes walk from the stadium, however, please note that the station is also closed after matches. J.P. Hoornstra covers Major League Baseball and is the author of 'The 50 Greatest Dodger Games Of All Time.' 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. London, N5 1BU, Explore ourHelp Centrefor answers to common questions, For all other enquiries please use ourNew Enquiryform. The toilets were okay but inadequate for the number of fans wanting/needing to use them.
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