Football trip to London
London, England
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London hosts more top-flight football than any other city in Europe. Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Fulham and Brentford are all current or recent Premier League sides, and the FA's home — Wembley Stadium — sits in north-west London.
This guide covers how to plan a football trip to London, including which clubs to combine, the best hotel areas and how to use the tube on matchday.
Stadium information
- Capacity
- Emirates 60,704 · Stamford Bridge 40,343 · Tottenham 62,850 · London Stadium 62,500 · Wembley 90,000
- Opened
- Various — 1877 (Stamford Bridge) to 2019 (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
Each London club has its own matchday character — from the modern bowls of Tottenham and Arsenal to the tight, traditional Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage.
Nearby airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
20-35 km from clubs; best transport links
London Gatwick (LGW)
45-55 km; Gatwick Express direct to Victoria
London Stansted (STN)
55-65 km; Stansted Express to Liverpool Street
London City (LCY)
10-15 km; most central airport
Where to stay
King's Cross / Islington
Quick tube to almost every club; best food and bars.
Covent Garden / Soho
Tourist centre; great food, easy tube to any ground.
Westminster / South Bank
Tourist sights on your doorstep; tube to grounds across London.
Tickets
Each London club has its own ticketing system, usually based on membership ballots. Hospitality through each club's official site is the easiest guaranteed-seat route.
Cup finals and England games at Wembley are sold via the FA or the relevant tournament organiser.
Pair two London clubs in one weekend
London's geography makes weekend doubles realistic: Arsenal on Saturday lunchtime and Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, or West Ham at 12:30 and Tottenham at 17:30. Check fixture timings carefully — kick-offs shift to fit broadcast schedules.
Cup ties, Champions League nights and Wembley finals add a third option on midweek or special-weekend trips.
Getting around on matchday
The tube is the fastest way to grounds across London — Arsenal (Piccadilly), Chelsea (District), Tottenham (Victoria/Overground), West Ham (Jubilee/DLR), Wembley (Jubilee/Metropolitan). Buy a contactless or Oyster card and tap in/out.
Allow extra time after matches; trains are packed at the same stations for 30-45 minutes after full time.
FAQs
Which airport is best for London football?+
Heathrow has the most international flights and great tube links. London City is closest if you can find a flight.
Can I see two Premier League games in one weekend?+
Yes, often — check fixtures for kick-off timings and pick two clubs with different slots.
Where should I stay?+
King's Cross, Covent Garden or Soho — central and a short tube to almost every London club.
How do I get to Wembley?+
Jubilee Line to Wembley Park, or Chiltern Railways to Wembley Stadium from Marylebone.
What's the cheapest London club to watch live?+
Lower-priced clubs vary by season; Brentford, Fulham and Crystal Palace usually have the most accessible Premier League tickets.
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