![]() ![]() Two partially retractable roof structures over the east and west ends of the stadium can be opened to allow sunlight and aid pitch growth. The stadium was built by Australian firm Multiplex at a cost of £798 million (£1.27 billion today). ![]() ĭesigned by Populous and Foster and Partners, the stadium is crowned by the 134-metre-high (440 ft) Wembley Arch which serves aesthetically as a landmark across London as well as structurally, with the arch supporting over 75% of the entire roof load. With 90,000 seats, it is the largest stadium in the UK and the second-largest stadium in Europe. ![]() Wembley Stadium is owned by the governing body of English football, the Football Association (the FA), whose headquarters are in the stadium, through its subsidiary Wembley National Stadium Ltd (WNSL). The stadium hosts major football matches including home matches of the England national football team, and the FA Cup Final. It opened in 2007 on the site of the original Wembley Stadium, which was demolished from 2002 to 2003. Wembley Stadium (branded as Wembley Stadium connected by EE for sponsorship reasons) is a football stadium in Wembley, London. Mott Stadium Consortium and Jimmy Higham– Mott MacDonald, Sinclair Knight Merz & Aurecon Įngland national football team (2007–present) HOK Sport (now Populous), Foster and Partners, Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners (planning consultants) 90,000 (Association football, rugby union, rugby league, boxing)ħ5,000 to 90,000 seated and 25,000 standing (concerts)įootball: 89,874 ( Cardiff City vs. ![]()
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