Fans advice for Carabao Cup Final 2023

Below is some key information for all supporters attending this year’s Carabao Cup Final on 26 February.

Strict adherence to the advice will ensure Wembley is a safe environment for all visitors on the day and give fans the opportunity to make the most of their visit.

Tickets

Tickets for this fixture are expected to sell out. Anyone without a ticket should not travel to the game. All tickets are strictly non-transferable and are not available to distribute to other supporters.

Fans with tickets are advised to check they are seated in the appropriate area of the stadium. Any supporter who is identified in opposition areas will be ejected from the stadium for breaching the FA’s ground regulations and be subject to each club’s own sanctions process.

No-street-drinking zone

Since 2022 Brent Council, and its partners, have enforced a no-street-drinking zone on Olympic Way and the surrounding area for ALL events at Wembley Stadium. This is part of the current Public Space Order Protection in place around the stadium on event days. More information on the order can be found here.

Fans drinking on Olympic Way and the surrounding streets ahead of the Carabao Cup final will be asked to hand over their alcohol and enforcement action may be considered.

Supporters wanting alcohol before the game should head for the licensed bars or restaurants in the area or make their way to the dedicated fan zones outside the stadium.

Fan Zones

Both teams have dedicated Fan Zone areas where supporters have the chance to join fellow fans to enjoy a drink, including alcohol, food and a DJ. They are an ideal place to soak up the pre-match party atmosphere

The Manchester United Fan Zone is located on the East Concourse area of the stadium and the Newcastle United Fan Zone is on the west side of the stadium in Arena Square.

The fan zones will be open from 13.00 and stop serving alcohol one hour before kick-off (16.30).

Supporters will need to present a valid stadium ticket to enter the area which has a limited capacity. The stadium’s bag policy (see below) also applies to anyone visiting the fan zone.

Pyrotechnics

The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke devices inside or outside Wembley Stadium is illegal and prohibited. Anyone caught carrying or using pyrotechnical equipment inside the stadium will be immediately ejected from the stadium, banned from future events and dealt with by police. Those caught using pyrotechnic equipment anywhere outside of the stadium will be in breach of the PSPO order and face enforcement action.

Travel advice

By National Rail

Supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to avoid disappointment or delay to their travel.  All those travelling by rail should plan to arrive at Wembley stations no later than one hour prior to kick-off, to allow sufficient time to walk to and enter the stadium.

Please check the National Rail Enquiries and TfL websites on event day for real-time travel information and status updates.

London Underground

Wembley Stadium benefits from easy access to three rail / London Underground stations. These are:

•             Wembley Stadium station

•             Wembley Central station

•             Wembley Park station

Travelling home:

Fans are asked to leave the ground promptly and avoid opting for the last train of the day.

Please allow for longer journey times from Wembley Stadium to London Euston or London Kings Cross due to crowd safety controls for safe station access.

There are likely to be limited services back to Manchester and Newcastle after the game. Additional services may be added in the run up to the final, but please do check National Rail Enquiries for the latest up-to-date information.