The Emirates Stadium
The Emirates Stadium, located just a stone’s throw away from Arsenal’s spiritual home, Highbury, is a thoroughly modern football ground. Uninterrupted views of the pitch wherever you are sitting.
Despite a capacity of a little over 60,000 – the total varies depending on the competition, there’s no sense that you need a pair of binoculars while even the most basic seats are some of the most comfortable you will find in any football stadium in the world. Home to one of the world’s best-supported clubs, it’s no wonder that tickets for Arsenal games can be hard to come by. There is, however, a thriving secondary ticket market with season-ticket holders ready to sell-on their tickets for most matches.
There are several things to bear in mind when you are buying Arsenal tickets.
Arsenal FC Ticket Prices
First, ticket prices in the secondary market are always above “face value” which is the price printed on the ticket, and indicates what the member paid for it excluding any membership costs etc. The reason why the price that you pay is different from the original “face value” is because the ticket is being traded by the club member who sells it on the secondary market to the highest bidder.
There are several major factors that will affect Arsenal home ticket prices, here’s your crash guide for understanding the forces at play that will push Arsenal ticket prices up or down:
- Game category – the higher the opponent team is ranked (category A versus category C), the higher the demand is and the higher the price will be
- Rank in the league table – competing on being on the top of the table, or on the 4th and 5th spots that will affect qualification for the Champion league and Europa league group stages respectively, will push up the demand for tickets.
- The city where the match is being held – well, we’re in London, a huge tourist hub and that is a big tourist attraction, so the bid is always relatively high when offering Arsenal tickets for sale.
- Weekends vs Weekdays – weekend matches, when people are off work, are of greater demand which of course affect prices.
- Special dates – Even Category C matches taking place on key dates can increase demand. It can be a Boxing Day event, a banking holiday etc.
- Special occasions or announcements – always expect the unexpected…this is rare but can happen, for example, when Arsen Wenger announced his leave, 5 minutes after the announcement prices skyrocketed as every possible Arsenal fan across the Milky way, wanted to tell his grandkids that he attended the farewell game of Arsen Wenger.
- Arsenal local rivalries – when Arsenal is playing against another London team, there will always be a greater demand and therefore an incline in Arsenal FC ticket prices. Relevant such rivalries are:
- The North London derby of Arsenal versus Tottenham Hotspur is one of the most intense rivalries in English football with roots going back to 1887 and it’s certainly the fiercest rivalry among the London teams. The two clubs are separated by just a few miles and their matches are always highly anticipated.
- Arsenal versus Chelsea derby: Arsenal main rival is Chelsea; this is not an ancient rivalry but rather a battle between 2 big teams from the same city with solid local and international fan base so it’s always a festive event to attend and its popularity never diminishes.
- Seating Category – there are differences in prices between the various seating locations you consider and it’s all about your personal preferences - some fans wouldn’t go for less than the Club level/Hospitality tickets and some would want specifically to be seated in the long side central lower tier to see the players from up close, or some professional folks that are into strategic analysis of the game, in this case, there’s no better spot than the central upper section that gives you a good view of the entire ground, others would prefer to keep a balance between budget and quality and feel great viewing the ground from the long side upper tiers.
Arsenal ticket categories
Arsenal match categories season 2023-24 (per opposing team)
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Competition / Game Category
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Category A
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Category B
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Category C
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Premier league
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- Chelsea
- Liverpool
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Tottenham Hotspur
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- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Crystal Palace
- Fulham
- Newcastle United
- West Ham United
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
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- Brentford
- Burnley
- Luton Town
- Nottingham Forest
- Sheffield United
- A.F.C. Bournemouth
- Aston Villa
- Everton
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FA Cup
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Champions league
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- FC Porto
- PSV Eindhoven
- RC Lens
- Sevilla
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Arsenal operates 3 ticket categories: A, B, and C.
Cat A games are all the big matches and Arsenal ticket prices regularly attract criticism here. The fixtures here are typically the biggest games of the season against: Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, and the top seed in Arsenal’s Champions’ League group.
In the secondary ticket market, the prices for these matches are typically £180 or more. The prices will also be a lot higher when Arsenal are in the title race as they are scarcer.
Some FA Cup ties may be Category A, but the club tries as much as possible to make them Category B. This category features the FA Cup, Champions League, and mid-table Premier League teams.
Secondary market prices tend to carry less of a premium and can start at as little as £90.
Arsenal rebalanced the number of matches in Category A and introduced Category C a couple of years ago, after pressure from supporter groups. It works well and Category C games tend to be struggling Premier League sides.
These are the matches most frequently seen in the secondary market and are cheap. Arsenal tickets for these games can be seen for as little as 10% over face value.
The best value Arsenal football tickets are for the EFL Cup. Arsene Wenger has used a mix of first team stars and youth players, so the club reduced the ticket prices for every round up to the final. They really are cheap Arsenal tickets!
Arsenal seating categories
Selecting the Right Seating Category - Emirates Stadium Seating Plan.
Which stand to choose at the Emirates stadium?
There are four stands, replicating the naming convention at Highbury. There are two short sides (the North Bank whilst opposite is the Clock End). Visiting supporters are housed in the lower tier here, in the corner leading into the first long side (the East Stand), which runs parallel to the pitch.
Finally, you have the second long side (the West Stand) which houses some of the best seats in the Emirates. This is where the teams emerge from the tunnel and the two benches are sited. Both are open air, so you are close to the managers and their staff, hearing their instructions “as clear as day”.
Getting into the front rows around the technical areas is a fantastic way to get involved in the action and really on top of the action on the pitch.
Always wanted to be a star of the silver-screen? These are the seats to have, with cameras panning round for television coverage and on the screens in the corners of the stadium! Your family and friends will see the fun you’re having and be jealous. Next time, you can bring them as well!
Each of the stands has great access routes to the public transport in the area and it is all well signposted on the outside concourse. However, Arsenal tube station can be busy at the final whistle so consider using Highbury and Islington or Finsbury Park instead. A slightly longer walk but you will probably get back into central London quicker.
The North Bank is best served by Arsenal tube station, as is the East Stand. The Clock End favours those travelling to / from Highbury and Islington whilst the West Stand favours Finsbury Park after the game. Holloway Road tube station is always closed after matches.
It’s worth remembering that these are only suggestions and not hard and fast rules. All the tube / rail stations can be easily reached from anywhere in the ground.
Which Tier to choose at the Emirates stadium (upper/lower tiers, club level)?
Upper Tiers
You get a great view of the pitch wherever you are sitting in the upper tiers. You get a great mix of supporters in these parts of the ground, ranging from families to football tourists, season ticket holders to day-trippers.
The experience is superb; the whole of the pitch is unobstructed and despite being high up, there’s no sense that you are miles away from the action.
In the corners of each end, you get a great perspective of the game from an unusual angle; there aren’t many unobstructed views.
The best view is the long side (East Stand) opposite the extended tunnel the players emerge from. You’re the first one to see them ready to enter the arena; your adrenalin gets pumping before anyone else on the ground. There’s nothing like that pre-match rush!
Lower Tiers
If the upper tiers are a mixture of supporters, the lower tiers in the short sides (Clock End and North Bank) are the vibrant areas of the Emirates. These are the heart and soul of the stadium, with the fans who sit here the lifeblood of the club.
The vocal supporters congregate behind each of the goals and there’s a superb collective of Arsenal fans online – Red Action – who regularly meet with the club to work on ways on ramping up the atmosphere at Arsenal home games.
Whichever game you go to, the dearest outside of the club level tickets is likely to be the lower tier. They are the most popular seats and the ones which get you as close to football’s terrace culture as you can get.
And when the action is at your end of the ground, the cameras will zoom in on you. Remember to have your game face on!
Arsenal Club Level Hospitality tickets
Arsenal Club Level tickets are divided to categories - you have the "Club Level Short Side" which are located behind the goal (both Clock end and North bank), "Club level Long Side" which are located along the side of the pitch not including the central blocks and lastly, the "Club level Central Long Side" which are on the center blocks - basically the best seats in the house, usually harder to get, come in pairs only and is more expensive.
At least whatever drink you want is free! That’s right, these are the hospitality suites, and you get the service you expect as part of your package. There are also restaurants for your exclusive use before and after the game, although you must pay for these as you use them.
You don’t have to worry about rushing back to your seats; there’s no hurry among many club level supporters with the tier filling about five minutes after the teams come out for the second half.
Arsenal VIP tour
Most club level tickets include vouchers to stadium and museum tour (please check inclusion with us). The Museum tour is available on matchdays, and Stadium tour is available on non-matchday only.
Despite being all-seater, both the short sides (North Bank and Clock End) are up and down on their feet constantly during a match.
As Arsenal pour forward, it’s a regular sight to see the lower tier rise en-masse with a sense of expectation and sharp intake of anticipation at the net bulging.
The long sides (along the side of the pitch, East and West stands) are more sedate by comparison. The slope on the seats offers the perfect view of the game and you are so close to the action that you can see the beads of sweat pouring from the players’ heads.
That’s something the man in the Upper Tier won’t get to see. And while you can see the whole of the pitch with an unobstructed view, those behind the goal have the net to look around, as well as no idea whether the ball has gone out of play at the other end.
Where is the Family Area at the Emirates stadium?
In the short side (Clock End) is a section specifically set aside for youths and it is situated near the Family section to give a sense of independence to older children. You can keep an eye on them.
Where do Fans with Disabilities seat at the Emirates stadium?
Disabled supporters have a section at the front of the short side (the Clock End) upper tier with wheelchair access in a paddock and seating behind. As a secondary market seller, we have limited access to such special seats, as much as we tried before we had very little success.
“How-to” guides for visiting Arsenal supporters at the Emirates Stadium
You’re welcome to check the following posts on WoW Blog:
Frequently Asked Questions about Arsenal tickets
Why Arsenal tickets are expensive?
The demand for Arsenal tickets is steady and on the rise given it is playing great this season; it is on the top 5 spots of the EPL table, it has a strong fan base all across the UK, Asia, Middle east and North America, it’s home ground is located in the heart of one of the biggest tourist hubs in the world, as a proof, when tickets go on sale their being sold out in a matter of minutes. All these factors drive the prices up.
How to get Arsenal tickets at the last minute?
We offer last minute digital tickets to all Arsenal home games; the tickets will be emailed to you directly. Talk to one of our live Chat agents for more details.
Is WoWtickets safe for Arsenal tickets?
WoWtickets as a secondary market marketplace is obligated to provide you with the best service. Trust in us to supply the best football tickets around at unbeatable prices. We promise to provide great seats at all the best soccer matches along with top quality service. We want you to have a terrific online buying experience and achieve your dreams – to stand cheering from the stands at your chosen match. We provide you with a quick, easy and successful football ticket buying experience . . . the only thing we can’t guarantee is that your team will win.
How to get cheap Arsenal tickets?
While “cheap” is not the best word selection to describe current Arsenal ticket prices, if you really want to attend a match and your budget is extremely tight, here’s our advice for what you need to look for:
- Select a ticket from the “Single” category – singles are “leftovers” from other orders and are sold for a cheaper price.
- Select a Mid-week event that is not played on the Premier league.
- Monitor prices and make an “educated guess” to buy your ticket and what you expect to be when prices hit bottom. Obviously, it’s the million-dollar question but unless you’re a fortune teller this is the best one can do.
How to buy tickets for an Arsenal match?
Getting tickets on the primary market is possible but if you’re not a club member or you’ve missed the public sale for non-members (which often is sold-out in a matter of minutes or hours tops).
Thinking about how to buy Arsenal tickets as a non-member? Your best chances are in the secondary market. You have a variety of available categories. Pairs of tickets are also available (WoW guarantee them for all categories expect Single – needless to say), for more than one pair or groups – contact us – we always have it available in several categories but not on all categories and not. However, you should be able to find seats in the same block, reasonably close together. For Cat A, you are struggling but also for games such as West Ham United, where there is a fierce local rivalry.
And you never know your luck; Arsenal supporters can be accommodating and willing to swap seats with you – it’s a case of being lucky on the day.
The most popular matches are Saturday 3pm kick-offs but all games on Saturday’s are popular. Sunday at 4pm – typically live on TV – can cause some problems with transport so there is brisk activity in the secondary market for these matches. Depends on the opposition.
Midweek matches see a lot of tickets available, but you need to be quick for the Champions League! These are popular matches no matter what the opposition is and there’s a buzz about the place which is unique to them.
Follow these steps to complete your purchase of ticket for Arsenal:
- Select your Arsenal fixture from our events table above or our match menu. You can buy Arsenal home games or away tickets.
- On the Arsenal events page, locate the seating section you want and click ‘Buy ticket’
- On the checkout page please login with your user information or select checkout as a guest and fill in your personal information then press ‘Next’.
- In the review your order page you will be able to review Arsenal tickets that you have ordered and the total price you will be paying in the next stage if you have been given a coupon or discount code, enter this in the box and click “apply”. The final Arsenal ticket prices will be calculated and then click “Proceed to payment”. There are no hidden fees or costs and the total price you see is what you will pay for Arsenal football tickets.
- After clicking “Proceed to payment” you will be redirected to our highly secure payment page where you should enter your payment details and process the payment.
- After payment is successfully processed you will be redirected back to our site, and you will receive a confirmation message. An email with your Arsenal ticket order details will be sent to the email address you have provided during your registration.
Is there a dress code for Arsenal hospitality?
The dress code required for entry to the Arsenal club level section is Smart casual (professional but relaxed), Denim is permitted but short pants or away team colours or any other away team items are forbidden, and you can be denied entry.
Arsenal Quick Facts
- Nickname: The Gunners
- Formed: 1886
- Ground: Emirates Stadium, London
Thanks to their long and esteemed history, it will come as little surprise to learn that Arsenal FC has racked up many statistical feats. Established in 1886, they joined the football league in 1893 and were soon a force to be reckoned with. They won two FA Cups and five League Championships during the 1930’s before their incredible run was halted by WWII. After winning the league title in 1953, the club had to wait until 1971 before they were crowned champions again. In 1989 a 2 – 0 win at Anfield with Michael Thomas’ goal in the last minute gave them the title on goals scored by Liverpool.
In 1992/93, Sheffield Wednesday were sick of the sight of Arsenal as the Gunners beat them in both the FA Cup and League Cup finals, to become the first English club to complete the domestic cup double. They also hold the record for the longest winning streak of 14 matches in the topflight and the longest unbeaten run totaling an incredible 49 matches.
Under the watchful eyes of manager and master tactician George Graham and more recently Arsène Wenger they have enjoyed incredible success with seven FA Cups, five League titles, a Champions League final and two league and FA Cup Doubles, as well as becoming the first English club to win both the FA Cup and League Cup in the same season.
Leading Goal Scorer
Thierry Henry, 228 goals in 337 appearances. Thierry Henry’s achievements at Arsenal were cast in bronze outside the Emirates to commemorate his achievement as the club’s leading goal scorer. He was quite simply the greatest goal scorer ever seen in the Premier League.
Henry had two spells at the club. His first ended in 2007 when after scoring 226 goals in 369 appearances, he left for Barcelona. But he returned to Arsenal in 2012 for a short spell and created one of football’s iconic moments in scoring on his return to the Emirates against Leeds United.
Arsenal Greatest Moment
26th May 1989. The closest run title race in the history of English football. Liverpool, in their prime and top of the table, had clawed back Arsenal’s lead and were set to win the double, having already beaten Everton in the FA Cup final.
Arsenal, second and three points behind Liverpool, travelled to Anfield for the final game of the season and had to win by at least two goals to become champions.
A tense affair in the first, the Gunners made the breakthrough on 51 minutes when Alan Smith glanced in a free kick. Michael Thomas had a chance for the second goal with twenty minutes to go but shot straight at Bruce Grobbelaar.
With time running out, John Lukic threw the ball to Lee Dixon. His pass reached Alan Smith who flicked the ball inside to Michael Thomas. A second later he was in the penalty area and flicked the ball into the Liverpool net to win the title. Brian Moore’s commentary is one of the most famous moments – “It’s up for grabs now!” – as Thomas ran through to score.
