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Arsenal have shelved plans for a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium, opting for a programme of smaller improvements in hospitality, retail and matchday experience
Arsenal had considered expanding the size of the Emirates Stadium, but have instead opted for a range of smaller improvements. Arsenal had considered expanding the size of the Emirates Stadium, but have instead opted for a range of smaller improvements.
Club opt for improvements in hospitality and retailArsenal have shelved plans for a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium, opting for a programme of smaller improvements as the club’s owners review the Premier League champions’ wider operation. Arsenal set up a working group led by the chief executive, Richard Garlick, in 2024 to examine the feasibility of increasing the 60,704 capacity, with some reports they could temporarily hold home matches at Wembley.
But the club has decided against major redevelopment and will concentrate on what it described as the “continued evolution” of their home since 2006. Arsenal confirmed at a supporters’ meeting that improvements would focus on hospitality, retail, visitor facilities and the matchday experience – an area the co-chair Josh Kroenke previously highlighted.
“We shared a commitment to the continued evolution of Emirates Stadium, rather than a huge-scale masterplan, building on improvement we have made to date in partnership with our catering partner, Legends, the introduction of safe standing , improving hospitality and retail experiences, and upgrading visitor experiences,” Arsenal said. Mikel Arteta, who last season guided Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2022, is believed to have expressed concern over the disruption that would have been caused by any temporary move.
It is understood Arsenal did not apply to host matches at Euro 2028, with a potential redevelopment in mind. The club’s owner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which agreed a record $4bn deal to buy Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels last month, is understood to have brought in Boston Consulting Group to examine parts of the operations. The review is understood to be overseen internally by Garlick and to be ongoing.
There is no indication the review will necessarily result in job losses among Arsenal’s approximately 800 employees. Sources have suggested the work is principally focused on non-football operations and identifying ways to improve efficiency. The decision over the Emirates comes amid competition from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which opened in 2019 with a capacity of 62,850 and was designed to host a wide range of sporting and entertainment events, including NFL games and concerts.
Arsenal, despite a smaller capacity, have significantly increased their matchday revenue. Income has reportedly doubled over five seasons to more than £150m a season, helped by the club’s return to the Champions League and an expansion of corporate hospitality. The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust said it had been given guarantees the club had “no current plans” to reduce ordinary seating or move fans to increase corporate numbers.
Christos Tzolis is to return to Arsenal for assessment after sustaining a suspected muscle injury with Greece. Germany’s Kai Havertz pulled out of international duty after picking up an injury against the Netherlands but Arsenal are believed to be hopeful he could feature against Leeds next Saturday.
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