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A football trip to London: Wembley, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea
No city has more top-flight clubs than London. From the Wembley arch to Tottenham’s modern arena, you can watch a match and take a stadium tour in the same weekend. Here are the stadiums, ticket advice and the hotels we recommend.
Few cities in the world have as many top-flight clubs as London. In one weekend you can watch matches in the north, south, east and west, and tour the national stadium at Wembley in between. For a football fan, London is not one trip but many.
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Short answer: a football trip to London
Wembley: the national stadium, with tours and cup finals.
Arsenal: the Emirates Stadium in north London.
Tottenham: the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a tour and a rooftop walk.
Chelsea: Stamford Bridge, with a museum and tour.
Hotels for your football trip
By Wembley: Hilton London Wembley. See rooms at Hilton London Wembley
Central, by Russell Square: Kimpton Fitzroy. See rooms at Kimpton Fitzroy
Wembley: the national stadium
The great arch over Wembley can be seen from much of London. This is where the FA Cup final and England internationals are played, and the tour takes you into the dressing rooms, through the tunnel and up the steps where captains lift the trophy.
Arsenal: the Emirates Stadium
In north London stands the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal’s home since 2006. The tour covers the dressing rooms and stands, and the museum tells the club’s long story. Arsenal won the Premier League in the 2025-26 season.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
One of Europe’s most modern stadiums, opened in 2019. As well as the standard tour, you can walk on the stadium roof, with views across London.
Chelsea: Stamford Bridge
Chelsea’s stadium in the west sits in one of the city’s most elegant areas. The museum and tour show off the club’s titles, including its European trophies.
Westminster, in the heart of London.
Tickets
Premier League tickets in London are mostly sold to members and season-ticket holders. Always buy through the club’s official channels, and be sceptical of resale. Tickets are often easier to find for lower-league games, cup ties or matches against less glamorous opponents.
More than the Premier League
London also has plenty of clubs in the lower divisions, with tight atmospheres, cheaper tickets and genuine local football culture. A Championship or League One match is often easier to get into, and offers a glimpse of English football as it was before the big money arrived. Pair it with a neighbourhood pub before kick-off, which locally is part of the experience.
Combine with the city
Between matches you have all of London: the museums, the markets and the Thames. Many of the city’s major museums are free, and in December you can add the Christmas markets.
Where to stay
Hilton London Wembley: by the national stadium
A large hotel right by Wembley, perfect for cup finals, internationals and concerts.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hilton London Wembley
Kimpton Fitzroy: classic Bloomsbury
An elegant hotel on Russell Square, well connected to every stadium by Tube.
Book your stay: See rooms at Kimpton Fitzroy
The Hoxton, Shoreditch: for nightlife
A modern hotel in east London, in an area full of bars, restaurants and markets.
Book your stay: See rooms at The Hoxton, Shoreditch
See more hotels in our guide to London.
Frequently asked questions about a football trip to London
Which London stadiums offer tours?
Among others, Wembley, the Emirates Stadium, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Stamford Bridge.
Is it easy to get tickets for matches in London?
For the biggest games it is hard. Buy through the clubs, and consider cup ties or lower-league matches.
Where should you stay on a football trip to London?
Centrally, for example around Russell Square, with the Tube to every stadium.