Arsenal matchday at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal with Kids

A dad's matchday guide to Emirates Stadium

Arsenal play at Emirates Stadium in Holloway, N7. Here's the dad's guide — how to get there with kids, whether it's a good first match, the family facilities, stadium tours and how to make a full day of it nearby.

At a glance

The essentials

Stadium

Emirates Stadium

Holloway, N7

Capacity

60,704

Getting there

Piccadilly line to Arsenal or Holloway Road (5 min walk). Finsbury Park (Victoria/Piccadilly) is 10 min. Avoid driving on matchdays.

Family info

Family entrance, Junior Gunners membership, dedicated family stand and baby-changing facilities.

Stadium tours

Stadium tours run on non-matchdays — dressing room, tunnel, dugouts and the Arsenal Museum.

Club shop

Arsenal Store at the stadium and online.

Live from the fixture list

Arsenal fixtures

Matchday 1 — full time

Arsenal3 - 0Coventry City FC
Full time
Fri 21 Aug 2026 Emirates Stadium
Aston Villa FC0 - 1Arsenal
Full time
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Arsenal2 - 1Chelsea
Full time
Sun 6 Sep 2026 Emirates Stadium
Sunderland AFC0 - 2Arsenal
Full time
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion FC3 - 0Arsenal
Full time
Sat 19 Sep 2026
Arsenal2 - 1Leeds United FC
Full time
Sat 10 Oct 2026 Emirates Stadium
Nottingham Forest FC0 - 1Arsenal
Full time
Sun 18 Oct 2026

October 2026

ArsenalvEverton FC
Sat 24 Oct 2026 15:00 Emirates Stadium

November 2026

Liverpool FCvArsenal
Sun 1 Nov 2026 16:30
ArsenalvHull City AFC
Sat 7 Nov 2026 15:00 Emirates Stadium
Newcastle United FCvArsenal
Sat 21 Nov 2026 17:30
ArsenalvManchester City FC
Sun 29 Nov 2026 16:30 Emirates Stadium

Fixtures update automatically from our data feed — confirm details on premierleague.com before travelling.

The dad's verdict

Can I take my kid?

Daddy.London Verdict

A great first match for kids 7+ — the atmosphere is genuinely special but can overwhelm younger ones

Best age7+
Ticket difficultyHard for big games (members ballot); easier for cup ties and early-season fixtures
Typical cost£30–£97 adult; juniors cheaper with Junior Gunners membership
Stadium atmosphereLoud, big and intense — one of the biggest matchday atmospheres in London
Getting thereEasy by Tube; avoid driving
FoodConcourse kiosks; eat before you go
ToiletsPlenty around the concourse
Family facilitiesFamily stand, Junior Gunners, baby-changing
How early to arrive60–90 min before kick-off

Arsenal matchday with kids

Make a day of it

Morning

Kickabout

A ball on Highbury Fields or a walk along the Regent's Canal.

Lunch

Family pub

The Tollington or a N7 family spot — book ahead on matchdays.

Afternoon

The match

Arrive 60–90 min early to soak up the build-up.

After

Dessert & home

Let the crowd clear, grab ice cream, home on the Piccadilly line.

Near the ground

Things to do nearby

Arsenal FAQ

Questions dads ask

Can I take my kids to Arsenal?

Yes. Arsenal have family areas and family tickets. A great first match for kids 7+ — the atmosphere is genuinely special but can overwhelm younger ones.

What age is best for Emirates Stadium?

Best from 7+. Family stand, Junior Gunners, baby-changing.

How do I get to Emirates Stadium?

Piccadilly line to Arsenal or Holloway Road (5 min walk). Finsbury Park (Victoria/Piccadilly) is 10 min. Avoid driving on matchdays.

How much are Arsenal tickets for kids?

£30–£97 adult; juniors cheaper with Junior Gunners membership

Are there stadium tours of Emirates Stadium?

Stadium tours run on non-matchdays — dressing room, tunnel, dugouts and the Arsenal Museum.

What else can we do near Emirates Stadium?

Make a day of it: Highbury Fields, Regent's Canal walk, Camden Market.