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)

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Aspect Wembley Stadium
Capacity About 90,000 seats.
Circumference About 1 km around the stadium.
Pitch area Roughly 7,245 m² (105 m × 69 m).
Enclosed volume About 4,000,000 m³ inside.
Arch height About 133 m tall.
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