England v Republic of Ireland: Supporters guide

England v Republic of Ireland
Sunday, 17 November 17.00

The Three Lions are up next at Wembley Stadium as they take on Republic of Ireland in a 2025 UEFA Nations League fixture.

We want all supporters coming to the game to have the best experience possible.

Below, is a comprehensive guide of everything you need to know to ensure Wembley Stadium is a safe environment for all visitors on the day.

Tickets

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. Click here to see the full ticket guide.

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 refused entry or ejected from the stadium for breaching the FA’s ground regulations and be subject to further sanctions. Stadium Ground Rules

NOTE: Additional ticket checks will be in operation at points in and around the stadium prior to entry. Please have your tickets ready to show match day stewards when asked.

Stadium access

The game kicks Off at 17.00

General admission to the stadium will be available from 15.00

Doors for hospitality will open one hour earlier at 14.00

Make sure you arrive at the stadium early, and in good time to assist with security protocols.

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

Please refer to your ticket for your turnstile colour zone. The quickest route to your turnstile entry point is by following the signage for the colour zone. Please ensure you enter via the correct turnstile.

Stadium Security

The safety and security of fans at Wembley Stadium is of paramount importance, and we always have robust and thorough security measures in place before, during and after each event.

We work closely with the Police, the Safety Advisory Group and the relevant authorities to ensure that the stadium’s security protocols meet the highest standards.

Anyone attempting to tailgate or gain illicit access to the stadium will be apprehended and reported to the Police.

All events at Wembley Stadium have a strong Police presence, and search dogs with handlers will also be patrolling around the stadium to identify and apprehend anyone with illegal or prohibited items, including pyrotechnics and banned substances.

Love Football. Protect the Game. 

Wembley Stadium fully supports the Love Football. Protect the game. initiative. Click here to read more. 

Offensive Chanting

Wembley Stadium has a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social, offensive and discriminatory conduct, and anyone found guilty of this behaviour will be prevented from entry or ejected from the stadium and reported to the authorities.

Any offensive chanting, gesturing and displaying of abusive messages is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. People who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.

No-street-drinking zone

Brent Council 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.

Fans drinking on Olympic Way and the surrounding streets ahead of the match 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 thearea or make their way to the dedicated England fan zone outside the stadium.

Note: Pubs in the area have been allocated to home and away supporters accordingly. Find out more here.

East Village Fan Zone

East Village is a dedicated England Fan Zone outside the stadium where supporters can join fellow fans to enjoy a drink, including alcohol, get some food and soak up the pre-match party atmosphere with music from our resident DJ.

It is located on the East Concourse area of the stadium and is open from 13:00 -16:30. It will stop serving alcohol one hour before kick-off.

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.

NOTE: East Village is open to England supporters with valid match-day tickets only. Away supporters should use dedicated licenced bars near to the stadium. More here

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.

Shirt exchange

Ticketholders are reminded that away shirts are not permitted in opposition supporter zones.

A shirt exchange facility will be in operation outside the stadium to the west of the Olympic Steps on Pacific Crescent and open from 13:00.

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

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

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.

Food and drink

Wembley Stadium offers an extensive range of food and drinks inside the stadium – more information is available here.

Travel to the stadium

We are trying really hard to keep our carbon footprint down, and around 75% of people attending events at Wembley Stadium now use public transport.

We would encourage all our guests to consider the various travel options in place.

Travel by Rail

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

Wembley Stadium station – This is the nearest station to Wembley Stadium – located around 400m (4-minute-walk) from the venue. The station is one stop from London Marylebone on Chiltern Rail Services.

Wembley Central station – Located around 8 minutes away, this station is served by the Bakerloo Line with services to key destinations in central London. NOTE: There will be no London Overground service operating from Wembley Central on November 17.

Wembley Park station Situated around 1000m to the north of the stadium (9-minute walk) this station is served by Metropolitan and Jubilee lines.

Please leave more time for your journey and plan ahead. Please check the National Rail Enquiries and TfL Updates on event day for real-time travel information and status updates.

Coach Travel

National Express is the official coach partner to Wembley Stadium and is a popular choice with many football fans.

National Express drop off at the stadium from over 30 locations around the UK making it the easiest and most convenient way to travel to Wembley.

All National Express coach services aim to arrive at the stadium well before kick-off and leave promptly once the match has finished.

Return fares can be booked from just £38 for adults and £35 for children.

For dedicated National Express services to Wembley visit the National Express website here or call 08717 81 81 81.

Car Travel

Parking at Wembley Stadium is limited and all spaces must be booked in advance via the Wembley Official Parking website.

Please book early to avoid disappointment. Any vehicles which do not pre-book will not be granted access to the stadium car parks. Customers are advised to park via the official car parks only.

Blue badge parking is available for ticketholders with accessibility needs and this can also be booked directly through the Wembley Official Parking website. For any further accessibility requirements, please review Wembley Stadium’s Access Information page, or visit the Guest support portal.

NOTE: Wembley Stadium is now part of Transport for London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). For more information click her

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