Lionesses v Spain: All you need to know

England v Spain
Wednesday 26 February
20.00 KO

The Lionesses return to Wembley Stadium connected by EE for a UEFA Nations League fixture against Spain.

England will be hoping to avenge the defeat they suffered the last time these two teams met in the 2023 World Cup Final, which Spain won 1-0.

We want all fans travelling to the game to have the best experience possible. Below is some key information, which will ensure Wembley is a safe environment for all visitors on the day.

Stadium access

Hospitality (Experiences by Wembley Stadium) doors will open three hours before kick-off. (17:00)

General Admission doors will open two hours before. (18:00).

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

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.

NOTE: Wembley Stadium has installed new ticket reading machines ahead of the 2025 season. As you approach the turnstile make sure you have your ticket ready with the barcode or QR code visible and ready to scan. For full detail and a step-by-step please click here

Timings

The game kicks-off at 20:00. Please be in your seats five minutes before KO for the pre-match light show.

East Village

East Village is a dedicated 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 16.300 -19:30. 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.

Travel

We are working 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.

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 & London Overground lines with services to key destinations including London Paddington and London Euston stations.

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.

By Coach

National Express is the official coach partner to Wembley Stadium. National Express drop off at the stadium from over 50 locations around the UK making it the easiest and most convenient way to travel to Wembley. To book a National Express service visit the National Express website or call 08717 81 81 81.

Adult return fares start from just £38 with child tickets from £34.

By Car

NOTE
: There is currently major road works in operation around the Wembley High Road area. If you are driving to the stadium, please plan your journey well in advance. More information here

Event day parking at Wembley Stadium is limited and 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 requirements, and this can be booked directly through the Wembley Official Parking website. For all accessibility travel information please see our dedicated access travel information page here

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 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 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 zone outside 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.

A bag drop facility is available outside the Ibis Hotel. Please note there is a charge for this service.

PERFUME BOTTLES: Under our ground rules, glass bottles of any size are not permitted inside the stadium. All glass bottles will be confiscated on entry.

To ensure you do not lose any expensive perfumes, please refrain from packing them in your bag when attending events at Wembley. Thank You.

Disabled supporters

Disabled Guests with access requirements

Wembley Stadium is a welcoming and inclusive venue for all guests with access requirements. There are 310 spaces for wheelchair users across Level One, Two & Three of the Stadium, each with a personal assistant/companion seat, subject to eligibility. The stadium also provides a range of services for guests with specialist access requirements including a shuttle service from Wembley Park Station, British Sign Language for most events, audio descriptive commentary and Two Sensory Rooms.  For any further accessibility information, please review Wembley Stadium’s Access Information page, or visit the Guest support portal.

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

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 ejected from the stadium and reported to the authorities. Offensive tragedy-related 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.

Food and drink

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

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