When did the new Wembley stadium project start?
The project started in 1995, the National Lottery panel of the English Sports Council, now Sport England (SE) was given the task of allocating lottery funds to support the development of a new English National Stadium for Association Football, Rugby League Football and Track and Field Athletics. Bids were invited from cities wishing to become the preferred venue for the new Stadium. Out of the five bids initially submitted, both Wembley and Manchester were short-listed for further review. The English Sports Council announced their decision to support Wembley as the preferred venue in December 1996. Sport England allocated £120m of lottery funds towards the project. Wembley National Stadium (WNSL) was formed in 1997 to design, finance, build and operate the new Stadium. WNSL purchased the old stadium from Wembley plc in March 1999 for £103 m and paid £3 m in stamp duty to the Government.
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How much will the new stadium cost?
The entire Wembley Stadium project will cost £757 million, including WNSL's contribution to the redevelopment of local transport infrastructure.
Because we're building the best in the world. You only have one chance to rebuild Wembley Stadium and it would have been a betrayal of England's sporting heritage had we compromised on the design. The facilities that the stadium will offer mean that, unlike many other national stadia, it will operate at a profit. All the build costs have been independently reviewed and found to represent value for money.
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How do these costs breakdown?
• The purchase of the land and early design fees cost £120 million.
• The basic cost of building the stadium is £352 million
• Demolishing the old stadium and fitting out the new will cost £99 million.
• The contribution to local infrastructure improvements is £21 million.
• Financing the project, management and other costs amount to £165 million.
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What is the possibility of cost over-runs and who would be responsible?
The contract with Multiplex Constructions UK is fixed-price. The cost of any overruns will be borne by them.
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How will the stadium affect the local economy?
Nearly 3,000 jobs will be created during the construction process, with a commitment from Multiplex and its contractors to recruit as many people from the local area as possible. Once the stadium opens, thousands more part-time and full time jobs will be created. Wembley Stadium is at the centre of Brent Council's "Vision 2020" regeneration plans. The benefits will be felt nationwide, as much of the pre-fabrication is taking place at sites across the country.
To find out more about how the Stadium will affect the local community, click here.
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Who are the main Directors and Managers at Wembley?
Michael Jeffries is the Chairman of WNSL, Michael Cunnah the Chief Executive. Full details of the Board and Management Team are available here.
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What has happened to the rubble from the Wembley Towers and artifacts eg seats, Royal Box, plaques etc from old stadium?
The most significant artifacts from the old stadium have been preserved and will be on display in an artefact room at the new stadium.
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When will the stadium be completed, open and the first game take place?
The first event at the new stadium has not yet been confirmed.
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Will the stadium be named after Bobby Moore? If not what plans are in place to commemorate Wembley legends?
The Wembley name is loved around the world and is synonymous with so many legendary performances that it would be wrong to name it after one person. However, we are honouring Bobby Moore in a very special way. We have commissioned a twice-life size statue of the World Cup winning captain to be installed at the new Stadium.
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What is the capacity and how many general admission and corporate seats?
90,000 seat capacity. There are 71,200 general admittance seats, which is approximately the same as the entire capacity of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
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Who designed the stadium?
Foster and Partners and HOK Sport formed a unique consortium called the World Stadium Team.
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What are the main football matches that will be played at Wembley?
England games, The FA Cup Final and Semis, The Football League Cup Final, The Football League Play-Off finals and The FA Community Shield.
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What facilities will the stadium have for disabled supporters?
Access at the new stadium will be excellent, with lifts and ramps to enable fans to reach every seating area. There will be 310 places for wheelchair users and 310 for companions. Extensive provision has been made for ambulant disabled fans, including use of an FM broadcast system and headsets for people with vision impairment. One hundred wider spaced seats have also been allocated for those fans bringing working dogs to events. The design complies with all relevant legislation and the National Association of Disabled Supporters has been extensively consulted since 1999, and indeed continue to be consulted.
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Will there be any improvements to the transport system around Wembley?
Wembley Stadium will be a public transport destination and major work is being carried out to support this.
Underground links to Wembley Park tube station are being upgraded to accommodate greater numbers of passengers during peak demand, from about 25,000 per hour to 40,000 per hour.
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What corporate entertainment / hospitality facilities will be available at the new Wembley?
The sales brochure and this website fully outline the huge variety of hospitality available through the exclusive concourse. World-renowned catering specialists Delaware North have been appointed due to their reputation for excellence.
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What events will I be able to see / go to if I buy a box or Club Wembley 10 Year Licence?
Club Wembley seat holders will be entitled to see The FA Cup Final, Semi Finals, England internationals, The Football League Cup Final, The FA Community Shield and The Rugby League Challenge Cup Finals. Seat holders will also have first option for tickets for all other major events, including The Football League Play-Off Finals and music concerts.
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Will the new stadium be able to host athletics events?
Though designed primarily for football, rugby and music events, the new Wembley Stadium is also capable of hosting world-class athletic events. A revolutionary solution has been developed to ensure that both football and athletics fans can enjoy perfect views, thanks to a temporary athletics platform that can be installed when necessary. If Wembley is required to host a major athletics event, the prefabricated platform can be built over the lower bowl, covering some of the seats but creating the increased surface needed to fit an athletics track. The platform will take just a few weeks to install and remove, making Wembley a versatile, multi-sport venue. There has been significant progress on securing land for a potential athletics warm-up facility after discussions with the London Borough of Brent. Four possible sites have been identified, with Sherrins Farm likely to prove the most deliverable solution.
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How can I get tickets to England games at the new Stadium?
Tickets for England games are distributed by the Football Association. Ticket details for these events are outlined on http://thefa.com/england/seniorteam/ticketing
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When will tours for the Stadium be available?
Details of the tours are not yet finalised. Once details are finalised they will be placed on www.wembleystadium.com.
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How do I apply for work at the Stadium?
Wembley Stadium is now recruiting staff to work on event days. These roles range from catering positions to stewards. To register your interest in working at the Stadium, visit wembleystadium.com/jobs.
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Are there hotels near the Stadium?
There are a number of hotels within walking distance of the stadium. The Stadium's postcode is HA9 0WS which may help when searcing for a hotel. Wembley also has excellent transport links to central London.
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Are seating plans available for concerts?
We regret that seating plans are currently not available. Once the plans are available they will be placed on wembleystadium.com
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How can I get tickets for events at Wembley?
The sale of tickets for events at the Stadium is co-ordinated by the Event Owner (E.g. The FA, The Football League, The Rugby Football League and Music promoters). The tickets are then sold via the event owner or their chosen ticket agency. Details of how to purchase tickets for every event at Wembley Stadium will be placed on wembleystadium.com.
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