Wembley Stadium Leads The Way For UK Accessible Stadiums

May 16, 2024

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Ian C. Langtree Content Writer/Editor for Disabled World
Published: 2024/05/15
Post type: Informative
Content: Summary – Introduction – Major – Related

Synopsis: With the upcoming FA Cup Final and Champions League Final taking place at Wembley, we highlight the stadium’s commitment to providing inclusive experiences for all fans. As Wembley Stadium prepares to host the most anticipated football events, including the UEFA Champions League and the English FA Cup Final, its commitment to accessibility is a testament to its dedication to inclusivity. Wembley sets a gold standard for stadiums across the UK. These initiatives ensure that all fans, regardless of ability, can enjoy the magic of live football in comfort and safety.

Introduction

With some of the biggest events in world football taking place at Wembley Stadium in the coming weeks, ticket experts Compare seats We’ve decided to take a closer look at how it compares to other stadiums in the UK. As Wembley Stadium prepares to host the most anticipated football events, including the UEFA Champions League and the English FA Cup Final, its commitment to accessibility is a testament to its dedication to inclusivity.

Main summary

Key results

Wembley has 147 accessible toilets within the stadium, making it one of the most accessible in the UK.
With two rooms dedicated to sensoriality and inclusion, plus Villa Park, the most of any stadium in the UK.
Wembley has 310 spaces for wheelchair users, each with a personal assistant/companion seat.
Old Trafford has doubled its wheelchair spaces to 278, only Wembley has more.

Ticket prices

Accessibility tickets: (Wheelchair and easy access) for the UEFA Champions League final cost £60 / $70 / €75. The prices for the FA Cup final are also similar prices.

Accessible toilets: Wembley has an impressive 147 accessible toilets for fans. This commitment to accessibility guarantees that all fans, regardless of mobility difficulties, can enjoy the events without worry.

Sensory and Inclusion Rooms: Wembley offers two dedicated sensory and inclusion rooms at all live events. These spaces provide a sanctuary for fans who may need a respite from the sensory stimulation of the stadium environment, ensuring everyone feels welcome and accommodated.

Wheelchair Accessibility: With 310 places for wheelchair users, each equipped with a personal assistant/companion seat, Wembley leads the pack in offering accessible seating options.

“It’s fantastic to highlight Wembley Stadium’s exemplary commitment to accessibility. As we prepare for the FA Cup Final and Champions League Final, it’s encouraging to see Wembley leading the charge in delivering inclusive experiences for all With 147 accessible toilets, two dedicated sensory and inclusion rooms and 310 places for wheelchair users, Wembley sets a gold standard for stadiums across the UK. their capacity, they can enjoy the magic of live football in comfort and safety. – Cian Ferguson from Seat-Compare.com

UK stadium accessibility table: (including Wembley, (Portman Road), Ipswich Town and Leicester City (King Power Stadium))

UK accessible stadiums
Stadium	Local team	Ability	Spaces for wheelchair users	Easy access	accessible bathrooms	sensory room	% stadium capacity in wheelchairs
wembley stadium	England National Team	90,000	310	310	147	Two	0.34
Vitality Stadium	Bournemouth	11,329	298		fifteen	N/A	2.63
Old Trafford	manchester united	74,310	278	278	33	No dedicated room	0.37
Anfield	Liverpool	54,000	263	252	3. 4	Yeah	0.49
London stadium	West Ham United	60,000	262	773	49	Yeah	0.44
Emirates Stadium	Arsenal	60,161	258		37	Yeah	0.43
Etihad Stadium	city of manchester	55,535	255		42	Yeah	0.46
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium	Tottenham Hotspur	62,062	250	500	66	Yeah	0.40
Stamford Bridge	Chelsea	40,341	223	356	sixteen	Yeah	0.55
AMEX Stadium	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	30,666	221	727	37	Yeah	0.72
King Power Stadium	city of leicester	32,273	197	550	23	No	0.61
Goodison Park	Everton	39,221	172	161	23	Off site	0.44
grass moor	Burnley	21,944	153	181	17	to confirm	0.70
Molineux Stadium	Wolverhampton Wanderers	31,700	139	702	26	Yeah	0.44
community stadium	Brentford	17,250	138		23	Yeah	0.80
Selhurst Park	crystal Palace	26,074	128	289	1	Yeah	0.49
Portmán Highway	ipswich town	30,311	113	298	14	No	0.37
villa park	Aston Villa	42,657	105	264	13	Two	0.25
funky country house	Fulham	24,917	103	106	9	Yeah	0.41
Bramall Street	Sheffield United	31,884	77	110	12	Yeah	0.24
city land	Nottingham Forest	30,445	74		8	No	0.24
Kenilworth Highway	luton city	10,413	28	40	2	No	0.27

Seat Compare analyzed data from all Premier League stadiums, including two of the newly promoted teams for the 2024/2025 season. We analyze data that includes the following:

Stadium capacity
Number of wheelchair spaces
Number of Easy Access spaces
Number of sensory rooms
Number of bathrooms for disabled people
Number of wheelchair spaces by capacity (%)

Data was obtained from accessibility statements and pages found on each stadium’s respective websites, as well as the Level Playing Field accessibility website.