Stadium Information
The Away Supporters’ Area is located in the South East corner of Emirates Stadium. Turnstiles open two hours prior to kick-off. Refreshments are available in the Away Supporters’ Area at Emirates Stadium from 6.30pm ahead of evening games, and two hours ahead of afternoon matches. There is an ‘Early Bird’ special on offer up to 45 minutes before kick-off, where you will be able to purchase a pie and pint/large soft drink for £5. No alcohol is served at Emirates Stadium on UEFA nights. There are no cash machines inside Emirates Stadium, so if you wish to purchase refreshments you are advised to bring cash. Queues to pay by card are sometimes significantly longer. ATM machines can be found by the Tesco on Drayton Park and next to The Arsenal Highbury House store on Drayton Park.
Getting There
By Car
Car Parking: We advise supporters not to drive to Emirates Stadium, where possible. The ground is situated in a mainly residential area with an extensive Event Day Parking Scheme in operation. Any cars parked illegally will be towed away. Full details on match day parking restrictions here - https://www.islington.gov.uk/parking Coaches Travel: Is booked through the visiting club, able to park adjacent to Emirates Stadium or in Finsbury Park, a ten-minute walk away.
By Train
Tube: Arsenal (Piccadilly Line) - is the nearest tube station, around three minutes’ walk from the ground. There is no step-free access leading from the station platforms to the station exit. Finsbury Park (Victoria, Piccadilly Lines and Great Northern rail) - around a 10-minute walk - should be slightly less crowded. Finsbury Park station is wheelchair accessible and is likely to be the least congested route to the stadium for wheelchair access Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line, North London Line and Great Northern rail) around a 10-minute walk - should be slightly less crowded. Highbury & Islington station is wheelchair accessible Train: King's Cross is the main connecting station for national rail and many underground lines. From here you can travel to the ground via the Piccadilly Line (to Arsenal) or the Victoria Line (to Highbury & Islington). King’s Cross station is wheelchair accessible Overground: alternatively, a short-overground rail journey of one stop will take you to Finsbury Park station. Holloway Road station will be exit-only before matches and closed for up to 2 hours after the match. Pre-match eastbound trains non-stopping. Drayton Park is also closed on match days. Crowd management after matches at Emirates Stadium: To ensure safe entry and exit from local stations, a managed queuing system will be in place. Arsenal station - queuing will be outside on Gillespie Road. Finsbury Park station - queuing will be outside on Seven Sisters Road/Isledon Road and St Thomas's Road/Rock Street. Highbury & Islington station - queuing will be on the south side of Holloway Road. Spectators are advised to follow the route down Holloway Road as no direct access to the station or queuing system will be available from Highbury Fields. Hornsey Road from Benwell Road to Holloway Road - closed to pedestrians, emergency access only.
By Bus
Buses 4, 19, 29, 91, 106, 153, 236, 253, 254, and 259 all stop near the stadium. The main bus stops are on Holloway Road and Nag's Head. Additional match day services run from central London. https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
Nearby Pubs
The Drayton Arms (N5 1ND) - The traditional away fans' pub and is located near Arsenal tube station and Drayton Park railway station. The pub overlooks the stadium and is just a stroll away. Arrive early as it gets very busy on matchdays. The Twelve Pins (N4 2DE) - Near Finsbury Park tube station. Home and away fans mix in there and it's a 10-minute walk from the ground. The Blackstock (N4 2DL) - Opposite The Twelve Pins also welcomes away fans and has a big screen showing Sky Sports. White Lion of Mortimer (N4 3PX) - Is a Wetherspoons which is a five-minute walk from Finsbury Park Tube Station on Stroud Green Road.