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Wembley Stadium Leading The Way For Accessible UK Stadiums

Inside Wembley Stadium, looking at the football pitch

With some of the biggest events in world football taking place at Wembley Stadium in the next few weeks, ticket experts Seat Compare have decided to take a closer look at how it compares against other UK Stadiums.

Key Findings

Wembley has 147 accessible toilets in the stadium.
With two dedicated sensory and inclusion rooms, aside from Villa Park, the most in any UK stadium.
Wembley has 310 Places for Wheelchair Users, each with a personal assistant/companion seat.
Old Trafford has doubled Wheelchair Spaces now to 278, only Wembley has more.

As Wembley Stadium prepares to host football's most anticipated events, including the UEFA Champions League and English FA Cup Final, its commitment to accessibility stands as a testament to its dedication to inclusivity.

Ticket Pricing of Accessibility Tickets: (Wheelchair and Easy Access) for the UEFA Champions League final cost £60 / £70 / £75 . Prices for the FA Cup Final are also similar prices.

Accessible Toilets: Wembley boasts an impressive 147 accessible toilets for fans. This commitment to accessibility ensures that all fans, regardless of mobility challenges, can enjoy the events without concern.

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 require a reprieve from the sensory stimulation of the stadium environment, ensuring that 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 providing accessible seating options.

“It is great to put a spotlight on Wembley Stadium's exemplary commitment to accessibility. As we gear up for the FA Cup Final and Champions League Final, it's heartening to see Wembley leading the charge in providing inclusive experiences for all fans.

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. These initiatives ensure that every fan, regardless of ability, can enjoy the magic of live football in comfort and safety,” explained Cian Ferguson from Seat‑Compare.com.

Selected UK Stadiums Breakdown

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Seat Compare looked at data from all Premier League stadiums including two of the newly promoted teams for the 2024/2025 season. We analysed data including the following:

Stadium capacity
Number of Wheelchair spaces
Number of Easy Access spaces
Number of Sensory rooms
Number of Disabled Toilets
Number of Wheelchair spaces per capacity (%)

Data was sourced from accessibility statements and pages found from each stadium respective websites as well as accessibility website Level Playing Field.

Wembley Stadium as seen from the air