how big is wembley
Wembley usually means Wembley Stadium in London, which is a very large national stadium with a capacity of about 90,000 spectators and a pitch roughly 105 m by 69 m in size.
Stadium size
- Seating capacity: about 90,000, making it the largest stadium in the UK and one of the biggest in Europe.
- Overall shape: almost round, with a circumference of about 1 km around the outside of the stadium bowl.
- Enclosed volume: the new stadium encloses roughly 4,000,000 cubic metres of space under its roof and within its walls.
Pitch dimensions
- Football pitch length: about 105 metres (115 yards).
- Football pitch width: about 69–75 metres (75 yards is the commonly quoted width).
- These dimensions meet UEFA’s requirements for a top-category football stadium pitch.
Iconic arch and height
- The arch above Wembley spans about 315 metres and rises roughly 133 metres high, making it one of the most recognisable features on London’s skyline.
- The stadium roof covers about 40,000 square metres, with a large movable section that can be opened or closed to protect spectators while letting light reach the pitch.
Quick comparison (size context)
| Aspect | Wembley Stadium |
|---|---|
| Capacity | About 90,000 seats. | [7][1]
| Circumference | About 1 km around the stadium. | [3][1]
| Pitch area | Roughly 7,245 m² (105 m × 69 m). | [1]
| Enclosed volume | About 4,000,000 m³ inside. | [5]
| Arch height | About 133 m tall. | [7][1]