Sport
Step Inside: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Everything you need to know about one of the UK's most versatile sports and entertainment venues.
| Venue Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Venue Name | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Location | Tottenham, North London |
| Parking Information | There are no parking options near the stadium for general admission fans |
| Address | 782 High Rd, London N17 0BX |
| Phone # | 0844 499 5000 |
| Capacity | 62,850 |
| Opened | 3 April 2019 |
| Architect | Christopher Lee |
| Website | www.tottenhamhotspurstadium.com |
Home of world class football
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the epitome of a multi-purpose venue, but it was built, first and foremost, with football in mind. The stadium is the home of Tottenham Hotspur FC – one of the most storied clubs in British sporting history – and the team can be found making use of its state of the art training facilities most days of the week.
On 22 May 2025, Tottenham defied the odds to claim the Europa League trophy, bringing an end to a silverware drought that had lasted since the team topped the Premier League in 2008 and delighting their long-suffering fans, often referred to as “Lilywhites” for the colour of their club’s home kit. The award will be added to a packed trophy cabinet, with Tottenham having previously taken home two league titles, eight FA Cups, four League Cups, seven FA Community Shields, one European Cup Winners’ Cup and two UEFA Cups.
From White Hart Lane to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham’s first home, the fabled White Hart Lane, stood for over 100 years before being demolished to make way for the club’s brand new stadium (the team played their home games at Wembley Stadium while the new venue was under construction). The demolition and subsequent construction formed the centrepiece of the Northumberland Development Project, a 20-year initiative designed to galvanise economic growth in Tottenham. Any wistful feelings harboured by Spurs fans over the loss of their historic grounds were soon dispelled with the opening of the new stadium, which is the third largest in England and almost twice the size of White Hart Lane.
Award-winning design
Tottenham Hotspur’s ownership had been considering altering White Hart Lane to add more seats since the late 80s, but in 2007 the club revealed that an entirely new stadium was on the cards. The Northumberland Development Project was announced the following year, and in 2009 plans for a 58,000-capacity stadium – designed by KSS Design Group – were made public. These initial plans called for the destruction of eight listed buildings, sparking fierce opposition from conservation groups. Finally, after a protracted battle that lasted until 2015, it was announced that the architectural firm Populous would be taking over the project, with the firm’s managing director Christopher Lee personally overseeing the design stage.
From this point on, proceedings quickly gathered pace. Now working with a mandate to create a stadium with even greater capacity, Populous introduced the distinctively asymmetrical bowl shape to accommodate a single-tier stand at the stadium’s southern end, while the interior was designed to include enough hospitality facilities to cater to more than 60,000 fans. The architectural team also devoted careful thought to the space in front of the stadium, creating a dedicated raised pavement to improve the flow of entrants on event days. The final touch was a fully retractable pitch – the first of its kind – allowing the stadium to be quickly adapted for different sporting events. As a result, the venue has become a natural choice for high-profile boxing matches in the UK, with Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, and Tyson Fury all having fought beneath its lights.
In April 2019, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened its doors to fans. The reception was overwhelmingly positive, with architecture critic Rowan Moore noting that the stadium delivered “the desired combination of magnificence and intimacy,” and sports journalist Henry Winter praising the design for its ability to amplify noise made by fans. Formal plaudits soon followed, with the stadium winning a collection of architectural honours including World Football Summit’s coveted Best Venue Award.
The NFL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
After the NFL decided to expand into the UK in the mid-2010s, the world’s largest American football league struck a deal with the owners of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Under the agreement, a minimum of two NFL games will be played at the stadium each year until 2029.
The first such game took place on 6 October 2019, with the Chicago Bears narrowly clinching victory over the Oakland Raiders, thanks to Gareon Conley’s heart-stopping interception with less than two minutes left on the clock.
More than sport
With its retractable pitch, intimate atmosphere, massive capacity and impeccably designed acoustics, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has become one of the UK’s most celebrated concert venues. Some of the world’s biggest A-listers have stopped off at the stadium while on tour, and it’s now often seen as the top choice for artists planning arena shows.
Previous headliners include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Travis Scott, P!nk, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé, who turned in a dazzling performance at the stadium as part of her Renaissance Tour in 2023.
In August 2024, Haringey Council approved plans to double the number of non-football events held at the stadium each year, opening the door to even more musicians, comedians and other entertainers.
Capacity and seating options
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has a total capacity of 62,850 seats spread across four stands. Of those, 17,500 are located in the single-tier South Stand, making it the largest stadium stand in the UK. While only seating options are available during sporting events, the pitch is retracted during concerts and other non-sporting occasions, allowing space for just under 5,000 standing attendees and increasing the stadium’s total capacity to around 68,000.
For sporting events, general admission tickets cover a variety of seating levels, with seats commanding higher prices the closer they are to the pitch.
VIP packages
In addition to general admission seating, there are also a number of premium options, including The H Club, The Tunnel Club, The Loge on Four, East Stratus, and West Stratus. Each offers different perks to provide a range of unique experiences. The Tunnel Club, for example, provides views of the teams as they prepare for the game, while West Stratus gives VIP ticket holders the chance to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the stadium.
All premium seating options include access to exclusive restaurants, bars and lounges, with some VIP packages including unlimited food and drink.
Parking and admissions
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium doesn’t offer parking for general admission fans. While there are a few public car parks within walking distance, these are often affected by road closures on match days. The stadium does offer a number of accessible parking spaces in and around the venue; however, these too fall within road closure zones, meaning fans who use them will need to arrive early and leave late.
Taking public transport is by far the cheapest and easiest way to get to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The venue is served by four train stations: White Hart Lane (London Overground), Northumberland Park (Greater Anglia), Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line and Greater Anglia), and Seven Sisters (Victoria Line and London Overground). White Hart Lane is the closest—just a five-minute walk from the stadium—but it is often extremely busy on event days. Northumberland Park is a ten-minute walk and is usually less crowded.
On match days, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium operates a free shuttle bus service from Alexandra Palace and Wood Green stations. The stadium is also served by several TfL bus routes, including the 149, 259, 279, and 349. Some of these routes may be diverted due to road closures, dropping passengers a short walk from the stadium’s east entrance.
The stadium itself has five entrances: four for home fans and one for away fans. It’s important to know which entrance you’ll be using before arriving, so you don’t end up in the wrong queue. During non-football events, one or more entrances may be reserved for VIP ticket holders.
Food and beverage options
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was specifically designed to ensure all attendees have ample options for food and drink. There are more than 58 restaurants and bars throughout the general admission areas, along with a number of private lounges and restaurants accessible to VIP ticket holders or available for a fee.
Fan favourites include N17 Grill, Bagel Bar, Chicken House, Smashed Olive, and — of course — The Goal Line Bar, which is the longest bar in Europe and offers a wide range of lagers, IPAs, wines, and spirits.
For fans looking to grab a quick bite, the Market Place — located on Level 1 of the South Stand — features a constantly changing selection of street food stalls.
Attractions at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Between matches and concerts, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium offers a variety of attractions for visitors. These include an F1-inspired go-karting track beneath the stadium, a contemporary art gallery, behind-the-scenes tours of the stadium’s facilities and a skywalk across the stadium roof.
Thrill-seekers will likely be drawn to The Edge, which features a free-falling abseil from the top of the stadium.
See the full list of upcoming events at Tottenham Hotspur Arena
