Wembley Stadium is now the UK’s first sports venue to have a cutting‑edge, new mobile network – 5G standalone (SA) – a bespoke and permanent upgrade to deliver faster mobile internet speeds and reliable connectivity.
Tonight, up to 90,000 England fans will be the first in the country to use the new technology at the England Women’s UEFA Nations League match against Spain. Fans can communicate with friends inside and outside of the stadium easier than ever before, whether they’re stuck in a queue at the bar or sharing game highlights on social media.
The technology can also be used to support Wembley Stadium’s wider event operations, including retail point‑of‑sale and television broadcasting – as well as future fan experiences
Having launched its 5G standalone network in September 2024, EE’s most advanced network technology is already available to a third of the UK population. Fans visiting the London stadium throughout the year for Oasis, Blackpink or the FA and Carabao Cup matches will benefit from more reliable mobile internet, faster loading speeds, and improved video calls.
“The Lionesses have made history with their ground‑breaking performances on the pitch, and now we’ve made history off it with the launch of the first 5G standalone network at Wembley Stadium,” said Marc Allera, CEO at EE.
“Whether it’s the Emirates FA Cup Final or one of the hotly anticipated gigs this summer, our cutting‑edge mobile connectivity will ensure fans can capture, share and experience history in new ways under the iconic Wembley arch in 2025,” he added.
This first‑of‑its‑kind deployment of 5G standalone is part of EE’s continued refinement of its network experience at the UK’s biggest stadium, having recently resigned a multi‑year partnership with Wembley to ensure it remains one of the best‑connected stadia in the world.
