London: Emirates Stadium Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

Emirates Stadium’s most evocative moment is the walk through the players’ tunnel, where the pitch opens ahead and you can picture the noise of a full house. The self-guided route also takes you into the changing room and to the dugout, giving you a close look at places normally reserved for the team.

I like two things here: the freedom to set your own pace, which leaves room for photos and a second look, and the museum’s personal touch, with player-worn items such as Jens Lehmann’s gloves from Arsenal’s unbeaten 2003/04 league season. The audio guide adds match-day stories from Arsenal players, rather than leaving you to guess what each room is for.

One consideration: Emirates is a working stadium, so the route and opening dates can change, and visits may be canceled on match days. Check the club’s latest tour information before you go, especially if your London schedule is tight.

• Walk the players’ tunnel: Imagine the build-up to a match as you approach the pitch.
• Visit the changing room and dugout: Get close to the team’s working spaces and match-day routine.
• Use the audio guide and Arsenal headphones: Hear stories in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Japanese.
• See the Arsenal Museum: Look for Lehmann’s gloves, Michael Thomas’ boots and Charlie George’s 1971 FA Cup Final shirt.
• Allow about 90 minutes: The self-guided format gives you time to pause for photos and exhibits.

From the Armoury Store to the stadium route

The tour entrance is in the Armoury Store area of Emirates Stadium, on Queensland Road in north London. Once inside, you use the supplied Arsenal-branded headphones for the audio guide, which leads you through the stadium at your own pace.

That self-guided setup suits people who want time to take photos or listen again to a section. Staff are around to help, and you can ask them questions, but this is not a continuously led tour with a guide setting the pace. If you prefer a live guide, the standard audio experience may feel less personal.

The audio is available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese. Arsenal players share match-day experiences, while interactive shirt and tour cams add player statistics, career highlights and video footage to the visit.

Plan for around 1.5 hours. You may move faster if you are mainly interested in the stadium spaces, or take longer if you linger in the museum and stop for photographs. The schedule is flexible, but the actual route can vary with stadium operations.

The changing room: where the match begins

The changing room is one of the tour’s most compelling stops. You get to see the room used by Arsenal’s players, a practical space that takes on a different meaning when you consider the preparations and team talk that happen before a match.

For Arsenal supporters, seeing the players’ kits and the familiar surroundings can be a highlight in itself. For children, it can make the club feel suddenly close: players are no longer just figures on a screen, but people who use the room you are standing in.

The audio helps explain the purpose of each area and brings player perspectives into the visit. I’d take a moment here rather than rushing straight on. The atmosphere is quieter than a match day, of course, but that calm gives you time to look around and picture the pre-match routine.

Through the tunnel to the dugout

The players’ tunnel gives the tour its big theatrical moment. You follow the route toward the pitch and can imagine the noise of tens of thousands of supporters as the players emerge. Even without a match in progress, the change from enclosed corridor to open stadium is a memorable shift.

The tour also includes the dugout, where you can sit and look out toward the field. It is a useful stop for thinking about the game from the manager’s side: the view, the touchline and the decisions made during play. It is not the same as watching a match from the stands, but it offers a different sense of the stadium’s scale.

Pitch access and specific areas can depend on stadium conditions. Renovations, match preparation and other operational needs may affect what is open on a given day, so don’t treat access to the field itself as guaranteed. The tunnel, changing room and dugout are the core behind-the-scenes highlights described for this visit.

The audio guide’s shirt cam and tour cam

The audio is more than a sequence of room descriptions. Arsenal players share match-day memories, while the shirt cam highlights player statistics and moments from their careers. The tour cam adds video footage, giving some context to the spaces you are seeing.

This is especially helpful if you are not a lifelong Arsenal supporter. The stadium gives you the physical setting, while the audio and video explain how that setting fits into the club’s routines and big moments. Fans can enjoy the player stories; newcomers can use them to make sense of the club’s connections to each room.

The equipment is provided, including Arsenal-branded headphones. You don’t need to bring your own audio set, though it is sensible to check that you are comfortable using the supplied equipment before setting off. The route is self-guided, so you can pause between sections rather than keeping pace with a group.

The Arsenal Museum and its memorable objects

The museum traces Arsenal’s story from its beginnings in 1886 through its time at Woolwich and Highbury to the present stadium. Its exhibits include objects donated by former players, which give the displays a direct link to the people who shaped the club.

Look for Jens Lehmann’s goalkeeper gloves, worn for every league match of the unbeaten 2003/04 season. Michael Thomas’ boots from Anfield ’89 and Charlie George’s shirt from the 1971 FA Cup Final are other notable pieces. These are more than famous names on labels: they connect particular objects to moments that supporters still talk about.

The museum also has two video theatres and twenty major displays. That gives you more than a quick corridor of trophies, though the time you spend there depends on how closely you want to read and watch everything. If you are a serious Arsenal fan, you may want to leave extra time beyond the 90-minute estimate.

A completion certificate is provided at the end of the visit. It is a small souvenir, but a nice touch for children or anyone marking the tour as a bucket-list stop.

What $47 buys you

At $47 per person, the ticket includes stadium entry, museum entry, the audio guide and Arsenal-branded headphones. The value rests on the combination: you get access to working areas of the stadium, a flexible audio-led route and a museum visit in one experience.

For a devoted Arsenal supporter, that combination is likely to feel worthwhile. The changing room and tunnel are the emotional core, while the museum adds context and objects that help explain the club’s place in English football. If you are a casual football fan, the tour still offers an unusual look inside a major stadium, though the player stories and club history will naturally mean more to you if you follow Arsenal.

The format also has value for families and mixed-interest groups. One person can focus on the player stories while another enjoys the architecture and stadium operations. The self-guided pace makes it easier to pause for photos, though you should not expect a live guide to narrate every stop.

Timing, access and changes to know about

The stadium’s stated opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 09:30 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:00. On Sundays, it is open from 10:00 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:00. Check the current schedule before travelling, since the stadium is in use and tour dates can change.

On match days, the visit may be canceled. Other closure dates may also affect access, so checking Arsenal’s latest tour updates is a sensible step before you build the rest of your day around the stadium.

The ticket is valid for three months from the selected date. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance, and you can reserve now and pay later. Students need to show a valid student ID at the tour desk to qualify for student arrangements.

The tour is wheelchair accessible. If you have a specific access question about the route on your chosen date, confirm it with the provider before booking, since stadium operations can affect the spaces available.

Is the Emirates Stadium tour worth booking?

Book it if you are an Arsenal fan, want to see the changing room and tunnel, or enjoy learning how a major football club works behind the scenes. The strongest parts are the close-up access, the player-led audio and the museum objects tied to famous Arsenal moments.

It is also a good choice for a football-loving child or for a birthday treat. A partner or friend who is not an Arsenal supporter can still enjoy the stadium and the route, but the club history will be the main draw for fans.

If your priority is a live guide, ask about other tour options before choosing this one. And if your dates are fixed, check match-day and closure information first. With those caveats in mind, the audio tour offers a substantial look around Emirates Stadium and its museum in a manageable 90 minutes.

FAQ

How long does the Emirates Stadium tour take?

The visit lasts about 1.5 hours. You can follow the self-guided route at your own pace, so time may vary depending on how long you spend at each stop and in the museum.

Where is the tour entrance?

The entrance is in the Armoury Store area of Emirates Stadium, Queensland Road, London N7 7AJ.

What languages are available for the audio guide?

The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese.

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes stadium entry, museum entry, an audio guide and Arsenal-branded headphones.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

What are the stadium’s opening hours?

The stated hours are 09:30 to 17:00 Monday to Saturday, with last entry at 16:00. On Sunday, hours are 10:00 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:00.

Can the tour be affected by match days?

Yes. The visit may be canceled on match days, and other closure dates can apply because Emirates Stadium is a working stadium. Check Arsenal’s latest tour information before your visit.