Wembley Stadium - Media Facilities

Media Facilities

Media facilities

Wembley Stadium is equipped with state of the art media facilities to accommodate a large number of different types of media.

Written press
Wembley Stadium has two press boxes which are located on Level 1 on the north side of the stadium, with a total capacity for 400 people. The boxes provide comfortable seating and space for press on the lower tier of the stadium bowl, either side of the Corinthian seating. High speed internet connections and power outlets are available at each seat, as well as on-desk plasma screens that are shared between every two seats. The press boxes are adjacent to the east and west media lounges which are on the Mezzanine of Level 1 (1M) where catering facilities can be found. A working room is located next to each lounge with 100 wired internet connections in each. Wireless internet is also available in the press box seating and lounges. There are lockers and toilets next to each lounge. There is direct access from the lounges to the mixed zone area and press conference room.

Press box seating

Mixed zone
The mixed zone is located adjacent to the press conference room and players’ area on pitch level (B1). The area has a capacity for 120 people and wireless internet is available.

Mixed zone

Press conference room
The press conference room is located adjacent to the players’ area on pitch level (B1) and has direct access to the media lounges. The area has a capacity for 180 people and wireless internet is available.

Press conference room

Radio
There are two radio commentator booths on Level 1M located between the two press boxes. One of the booths holds ten people and the other five booths have a capacity of two people in each. Wireless and wired internet connections are available in each booth. A radio interview room is located on pitch level (B1) in the players’ area, next to the press conference room. Wireless internet is also available in this area.

Radio positions on the TV gantry

Photographers
The photographers’ lounge and adjacent work room are located on pitch level (B1) with easy access between the lounge and pitchside via the north east tunnel. The lounge and working room provide space and facilities for photographers and technicians (combined capacity is 120). Catering can be provided in the lounge and lockers are also available. Toilets can be found in the corridor outside the lounge. There are 98 wired internet connections in the lounge and work room, as well as wireless internet in these areas. There are also internet connections at the pitchside photographer positions.

Pitchside photographer positions

TV
There are two TV studios located on Level 3, these are 60m2 each with shared kitchenette with sink and fridge. The main TV Gantry is located on Level 4 which includes 38 commentary desks and internet connections. The internal TV compound area on pitch level (B1) is 1882m2 and the external compound is 663.8m2. A patch panel is located in the internal compound linking to all permanent camera positions in the stadium. Power supplies available in this area can be broken down into the format required by broadcasters in either 125amp or 63amp 3 phase supplies.