Emirates FA Cup Final Supporters Guide

Fans advice for Emirates FA Cup Final

Manchester City v Manchester United Saturday 3 June (kick-off 15:00)

Wembley Stadium has issued some key information for all supporters attending this year’s Emirates FA Cup Final.

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

Travel advice

Thee is significant strike action planned across the rail sector, on Saturday,3 June. Supporters are therefore advised not to travel by National Rail.

Please plan your journey to Wembley Stadium well in advance. Allow additional time for travel and consider one of the alternative travel options below.

Coach Services

To compensate for the loss of train services, The FA has secured additional coaches for both Manchester clubs to help supporters get to the game.

The services will leave two separate locations in Manchester on the morning of the Final and return fans after the game finishes. The cost of a return ticket is £60 for adults and £55 for under 15s (a £1 booking fee will also apply). Spaces are only available to supporters with a valid matchday ticket bought via their club.

Manchester City fans can book their place on a coach here

Manchester United fans can book their place on a coach here

Supporters travelling to the game from other locations across the UK are also asked to consider using coach services provided by National Express. They can be booked here

Travelling By Car

Event day parking at Wembley Stadium is now fully booked.

Additional parking is available at nearby Fryent Park where a park and walk facility will be in operation. Fryent Park is around 25 minutes walk from Wembley Stadium and places can be booked here (Cars only)

Travelling from Watford

Some supporters might be considering parking at Watford and travelling into Wembley Stadium using public transport services. Any fans using this option should travel to the stadium via Watford Underground Station, and take the Metropolitan Line to Wembley Park and use this service on their exit from the ground too.

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

The TfL London Underground service will still be operational and running a normal service across London and around Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 3 June.

Plan your journey using TfL’s Journey Planner or the TfL Go app, and check before you travel for more information on how services in London are running.

Tickets

Anyone without a ticket should not travel to Wembley Stadium. 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 (PSPO) in place around the stadium on event days. More information on the order can be found here.

As part of the PSPO, shops and off-licences around Wembley Stadium are also banned from selling alcohol on match days.

Fans caught drinking on Olympic Way and the surrounding streets ahead of the Emirates FA 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

There are two fan zones to the East and West sides of the stadium. Each zone offers supporters the chance to enjoy food and drink (including alcohol) while listening to the latest sounds from our resident DJ. They are the perfect place to soak up the pre-match party atmosphere with fellow fans.

The Manchester City Fan Zone is located on the event pad on the west side of the stadium.

The Manchester United Fan Zone is located on the east concourse area of the stadium.

The fan zones will be open from 11.00 and close 30 minutes prior to kick-off. They will stop serving alcohol one hour before kick-off.

Supporters will need to present a valid stadium ticket to enter and spaces are limited. 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.

The following measures will be in place to prevent the use of pyrotechnic equipment at Wembley Stadium.

  • Additional bag searches
  • Additional patrols with dogs trained to sniff out pyrotechnic material
  • Enhanced CCTV within the stadium and external concourses
  • Enhanced staff training to spot and deal with potential flares/pyro use
  • Working with the local authorities and Metropolitan Police to ensure enforcement action is taken both inside and outside the stadium

 

Disabled supporters

Wembley Stadium is a welcoming and inclusive venue for all guests with access requirements. There are 310 places for wheelchair users, each with a personal assistant/companion seat. The stadium also provides a range of services for guests with specialist access requirements including a shuttle service from Wembley Park Station. More information can be found here.

Stadium access

Hospitality (Club Wembley) turnstiles will open three hours before kick-off and general admission turnstiles will open two hours before kick-off. Please arrive early at the stadium to allow enough time for necessary security checks, including enhanced searches and bag checks.

Children (14 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of two will not be permitted into the stadium.

Restricted bag policy

Wembley Stadium operates a restricted bag policy. Each person can only bring one small bag into the stadium, and it must not be bigger than A4 size:

Height – 297mm (11.7 inches) - Width – 210mm (8.27 inches) - Depth – 210mm (8.27 inches)

Please note, this means the overall bag size – bags that are half-full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted. Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed into the stadium. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.

Persistent standing

Persistent standing during a match at Wembley Stadium is strictly forbidden (unless with a ticket for the safe standing area) and may result in ejection from the ground. Persistent standing not only compromises crowd safety, but also affects the matchday experience of fellow spectators, especially children and elderly people.

Anti-social and discriminatory behaviour

Wembley Stadium operates a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social and discriminatory behaviour. If you witness any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour on the day, text HELP to 66566 or contact your nearest steward.