Premier League
London Grounds Guide
Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, West Ham, Brentford and Crystal Palace all play in London. Every ground covered — nearest stations, insider exit tips, where to eat and drink, and live TfL status.
Arsenal
Transport AEmirates Stadium · 60,704 capacity
Hornsey Rd, London N7 7AJ
Best station
Piccadilly · 5 min walk
Also served by
- • Holloway Road (Piccadilly, 10 min)
- • Highbury & Islington (Victoria/Overground, 15 min)
- • Finsbury Park (Victoria/Piccadilly, 15 min)
Food & drink nearby
- The Gunners pubBlackstock Rd · proper pre-match atmosphere
- Highbury CornerMultiple food options near Highbury & Islington
- Nando's HollowayReliable, quick, 10 min from ground
Insider tip: Arsenal station is literally named after the club — closest, but gets completely rammed. Holloway Road or Highbury & Islington are worth the extra walk. Finsbury Park gives you Victoria line options.
Chelsea
Transport AStamford Bridge · 40,341 capacity
Fulham Rd, London SW6 1HS
Best station
District · 5 min walk
Also served by
- • Parsons Green (District, 15 min)
- • Earl's Court (District/Piccadilly, 20 min)
- • West Brompton (Overground, 10 min)
Food & drink nearby
- The Butcher's HookFulham Road · traditional pub popular with Blues fans
- Eight Over EightKing's Road · good for pre-match dinner
- Chelsea MarketKing's Road · various food options close to the ground
Insider tip: Fulham Broadway is right outside but 40,000 people all squeezing through at once is brutal. West Brompton Overground or walk to Earl's Court for Piccadilly line — much calmer.
Tottenham Hotspur
Transport B+Tottenham Hotspur Stadium · 62,850 capacity
782 High Rd, London N17 0BX
Best station
Overground · 5 min walk
Also served by
- • Seven Sisters (Victoria line, 15 min walk)
- • Northumberland Park (NR, 8 min — the quiet one)
- • Tottenham Hale (Victoria/Overground, 20 min)
Food & drink nearby
- The Bricklayers ArmsTottenham High Rd · classic pre-match boozer
- Seven Sisters MarketLatin food court on your way in from Seven Sisters
- Beavertown TaproomTottenham Hale · craft beer, one stop away
Insider tip: No tube directly to the stadium. Northumberland Park (National Rail, 8 min walk) is the local secret — far quieter than White Hart Lane after the match. Seven Sisters gives you the Victoria line.
West Ham United
Transport ALondon Stadium · 60,000 capacity
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2ST
Best station
Central/Jubilee/Elizabeth · 10 min walk
Also served by
- • Stratford International (DLR, 12 min — much quieter)
- • Hackney Wick (Overground, 20 min)
Food & drink nearby
- Westfield Stratford City10 min walk · 50+ food options before the match
- Speakers Corner pubStratford High Street · local pre-match option
- Inside the stadiumGood range of food and drink inside the ground
Insider tip: Stratford is incredibly well connected — Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth line, DLR and Overground. Post-match: Stratford International DLR is significantly less crowded. Head there instead of the main Stratford concourse.
Brentford
Transport B+Gtech Community Stadium · 17,250 capacity
Lionel Road South, Brentford TW8 7NF
Best station
Overground · 12 min walk
Also served by
- • Gunnersbury (District/Overground, 15 min)
- • Brentford (Overground, 15 min)
Food & drink nearby
- The Express TavernKew Bridge Rd · riverside pub, 5 min from ground
- Brentford town centre15 min walk, decent food options along the High Street
- Kew Gardens areaScenic pre-match option if you arrive early
Insider tip: A relatively new stadium with decent transport links. Kew Bridge is closest, Gunnersbury gives you District line options. Relatively small capacity means it doesn't get as chaotic as the big London grounds.
Crystal Palace
Transport ASelhurst Park · 25,486 capacity
Whitehorse Ln, London SE25 6PU
Best station
Overground/NR · 5 min walk
Also served by
- • Norwood Junction (Overground, 15 min)
- • Thornton Heath (NR, 10 min)
Food & drink nearby
- The Clifton ArmsWhitehorse Lane · right by the ground, classic matchday pub
- The Postal Order (Wetherspoons)Norwood Junction · cheap and cheerful pre-match
- Crystal Palace Village20 min walk uphill but worth it — good café and pub scene
Insider tip: Selhurst station is basically right outside the ground — arguably London's easiest stadium to reach. Southern trains run late. Crystal Palace fans gather at the SE25 pub strip before matches.
Matchday rules
London football golden rules
Always tap in and out separately
Never share a contactless card between people. TfL daily cap only applies to one card — sharing breaks the cap and costs more.
The quieter station beats the closest
Every London ground has a secondary station that's significantly less crowded. Always worth a 5-minute extra walk.
Check for evening engineering works
Weekend evening engineering works are common on London lines. Check TfL Journey Planner before you travel — don't assume your line is running.
Plan your exit before kick-off
Decide which exit and station you're using before the match starts. Don't figure it out in a 40,000-person crowd at full time.
Contactless is always cheapest
Tap in with the same contactless card every time you travel in a day. The daily cap kicks in and you stop paying — cheaper than an Oyster top-up.
Pre-match food away from the ground
Pubs and cafés 10–15 minutes from the ground are cheaper, less crowded and serve better food than places right outside. Worth the walk.
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