Arsenal plans to temporarily move to Wembley: reasons for the decision.

Arsenal plans stadium expansion and possible games at Wembley

According to The Sun: The football club Arsenal is considering the possibility of playing matches at Wembley stadium as part of a grand plan to expand its stadium, sources report.

The team currently plays at Emirates stadium with a capacity of 60,700 spectators.

According to new plans published in The Telegraph, the north London club aims to increase the stadium's capacity to over 70,000 spectators.

Possible changes include adjusting the gradient of the stands, optimizing seating for more fans, and raising the roof.

This project has reportedly gained momentum this year, and it is hoped that, in addition to reducing long queues for season tickets, it will also bring in tens of millions of pounds in revenue annually.

More than 100,000 fans are currently waiting for the opportunity to obtain season tickets, and it may take about 20 years to service them.

When the Emirates stadium opened in July 2006, it became the largest stadium in London and set new standards for modern arenas.

The new Wembley opened the following year with a capacity of 90,000, although Arsenal remained the leader among clubs until recently.

However, over the past decade, the club has lost this title to West Ham and rivals from Tottenham.

West Ham moved to the London stadium from Upton Park in 2016, and Tottenham completed the construction of its stadium in 2019, which is currently the largest among capital clubs with 62,850 seats.

The last move of Arsenal to a new stadium happened when the club left Highbury to build the Emirates.

However, significant expansion of their current home will likely require them to seek an alternative venue for matches.

Playing at Wembley will allow them to follow the example of Tottenham, which paid £15 million to hold home matches at this stadium for nearly two years during its expansion.

These plans inspire designers, considering the experience of expanding the Bernabeu stadium for Real Madrid, which has been ongoing from 2019 to 2024.

The long-term goal is to create a multifunctional and digital stadium.

The estimated investment cost is £500 million, although Arsenal has not yet reached the stage of obtaining a construction permit.

The club is aware of the legal and planning difficulties they will need to overcome with the Islington council, which previously allowed development above the previous limit of 30 meters.

The Gunners received £131.7 million from matches in the 2023/24 season, with £105.2 million obtained from ticket sales on average between 2021 and 2024.

According to Deloitte, this is approximately £19 million less than Manchester United, and £6 million less than Tottenham.

The stadium expansion will be an important step for Arsenal, as increasing capacity may not only reduce queues for season tickets but also significantly enhance club revenue. The successful implementation of this plan will help the team maintain competitiveness in the financial market, which is crucial in modern football.