Q. How big is West Ham stadium?
West Ham United have been granted planning permission to increase their matchday capacity at London Stadium to 62,500. The extra 2,500 seats will help meet a growing demand for tickets, the club said, and will be released upon a safety certificate application being completed.
Q. Can the London Stadium be used for athletics?
Now sports fans, music lovers and London 2012 enthusiasts are able to explore the venue once again. Cheer on as goals are scored and records are broken as football, rugby, athletics and many other sports take place in the multi-use stadium.
Q. How long do West Ham have the Olympic stadium?
West Ham have agreed a contract to move into the London Olympic Stadium from the start of the 2016-17 season.
Q. Who owns Olympic Stadium?
Greater London Authority
London Stadium/Owners
Q. Is London stadium bigger than Wembley?
Old Trafford, home to Manchester United, is the biggest stadium in the English Premier League, with a capacity of 74,140. It is the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom, behind only the national stadium, Wembley, which has a capacity of 90,000.
Q. What is the seating capacity of Wembley Stadium?
90,000
Wembley Stadium/Capacity
Wembley Stadium connected by EE is the national stadium of England and the home of English football. With 90,000 seats, it is the largest sports venue in the UK and the second-largest stadium in Europe.
Q. What is the largest stadium in UK?
Wembley
Old Trafford, home to Manchester United, is the biggest stadium in the English Premier League, with a capacity of 74,140. It is the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom, behind only the national stadium, Wembley, which has a capacity of 90,000.
Q. What is the oldest stadium in England?
Bramall Lane the home to Sheffield United is a 32,000 capacity stadium which is believed to be not only the oldest stadium in England but also in the world. Football was first played here in 1862 and it had been in constant use since then, hosting one the first floodlit games in England as well.
Q. How many people will be at West Ham Stadium?
The peak workforce will see 500 people on site, with more than 30 apprentices recruited from the local area. The Stadium’s 60,000 capacity will be the third highest in England by 2016, raising West Ham’s potential home attendance over a Barclays Premier League season from 670,000 to more than a million;
Q. Is there parking at London Stadium West Ham?
There is no parking available at London Stadium and parking restrictions will be in place and enforced in the local area. Click here to view London Stadium’s ground regulations.
Q. Which is the best way to West Ham Stadium?
The quickest way to get to the stadium is to walk from Stratford Station. West Ham Station will be extremely busy on matchdays and it is advised that supporters find alternative direct routes to Stratford Station. Stratford and Stratford International Station are served by: DLR, Jubilee and Central Line services;
Q. Where did West Ham fans go before the game?
There was a mixture of home and away fans inside and families were also allowed in. Adam adds; ‘Before the game, we went to the Hamilton Hall Wetherspoons pub at Liverpool Street Station before journeying to Stratford and the Stadium. This pub has been popular with fans visiting London for a game over a number of years’.
