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Arsenal tickets: a matchday at the Emirates
Holloway Road on a Saturday: red scarves at every bus stop, the pubs full by noon and a steady walk up to the bridges around the Emirates. Inside, sixty thousand people wait for the cannon on the big screen.
In short: Arsenal tickets
Arsenal sell almost every home match to season-ticket holders and paying members, so general sale is rare. For a visitor the realistic routes are a club membership, official hospitality or a ticket reseller, where prices are often above face value. Premier League kick-off times can move a few weeks before the match when TV picks the game, so book flexible flights and hotels.
How to choose the right match
First time: a league match against a mid-table side. Easier to get into, and the stadium is full either way.
For the atmosphere: the north London derby against Tottenham, or a Champions League night under the lights.
Two matches in one weekend: London has several Premier League clubs. Check the fixtures and combine Arsenal with another ground.
Two ways into the Emirates
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Worth knowing
Kick-off times move
TV broadcasters pick games a few weeks ahead, so a Saturday match can move to Sunday or Monday. Wait for the confirmed date before you book anything you cannot change.
Getting there
Arsenal station on the Piccadilly line is the closest. Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington are good alternatives when the crowds build.
E-tickets
Tickets usually arrive on your phone shortly before the match. Keep it charged, screenshots often do not work at the turnstiles.
Bags
Only small bags are allowed, roughly A4 size. Leave the backpack at the hotel.
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Arsenal tickets: FAQ
How do I buy Arsenal tickets as a visitor?
Through a paid club membership, official hospitality or a ticket reseller. Membership gives access to face-value tickets but no guarantee for the big games. A reseller confirms the seat at a higher price.
When are Arsenal kick-off times confirmed?
The fixture list comes out in June, but TV picks are announced in batches a few weeks ahead. Champions League dates are fixed from the start of the season.
When is the north London derby?
Arsenal and Tottenham meet twice a season in the Premier League, once at each stadium. It is one of the hardest tickets of the year in London.
Can I sit with my friends or family?
Yes, if you buy the seats together in one order. Larger groups may be split into smaller blocks next to each other.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles