Road Closures and Traffic Information
Road closures are carefully managed to help ensure the safe arrival and departure of supporters while minimising disruption to local residents.
The road closure times published for each match are the maximum planned restrictions. The Metropolitan Police will keep roads open wherever it is safe and practical to do so.
Please refer to the individual fixture information for the planned road closure times.
The road closure times published for each match are the maximum planned restrictions. The Metropolitan Police will keep roads open wherever it is safe and practical to do so.
Please refer to the individual fixture information for the planned road closure times.
Matchday Parking
Matchday parking controls operate in Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) surrounding Emirates Stadium.
These arrangements are operated by Islington and Hackney Councils as part of the stadium planning agreement and are designed to prioritise parking for local residents and businesses on matchdays. You can find out more via the Islington Council website here.
These arrangements are operated by Islington and Hackney Councils as part of the stadium planning agreement and are designed to prioritise parking for local residents and businesses on matchdays. You can find out more via the Islington Council website here.
How the Scheme Works
When Arsenal host a match at Emirates Stadium, additional parking controls apply within nearby CPZs.
These additional controls operate:
You'll know when matchday parking controls are due to operate by checking the additional information displayed on CPZ entry signs. The date of the upcoming match will normally be displayed several days in advance.
These additional controls operate:
- From the end of the normal CPZ operating hours until 8:30pm
- On Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, from 12:00 midday until 4:30pm
You'll know when matchday parking controls are due to operate by checking the additional information displayed on CPZ entry signs. The date of the upcoming match will normally be displayed several days in advance.
Parking Bay Suspensions
Some parking bays around Emirates Stadium need to be suspended on certain matchdays.
Where this applies:
Parking bays on Drayton Park (between Benwell Road and Bryantwood Road) may occasionally be suspended for away supporter coach parking. This is only expected to be required for a small number of matches each season.
Where this applies:
- Suspension signs will display the relevant match date.
- The signs will be activated on the day before the match.
- Yellow "No Waiting" cones will be placed in affected bays on matchday.
Parking bays on Drayton Park (between Benwell Road and Bryantwood Road) may occasionally be suspended for away supporter coach parking. This is only expected to be required for a small number of matches each season.
Matchday Parking Permits
If you already hold a resident or business parking permit within the relevant CPZ, you do not need a separate matchday parking permit.
Residents and businesses who do not hold a CPZ permit may apply for a matchday parking permit for use during matchday parking controls.
For parking permit enquiries, please contact Islington Council.
Residents and businesses who do not hold a CPZ permit may apply for a matchday parking permit for use during matchday parking controls.
For parking permit enquiries, please contact Islington Council.
Where the Scheme Operates
Maps showing the matchday parking zones and additional parking information are available here.
Travelling by Tube and Rail
The stations closest to Emirates Stadium are:
If you're travelling from King's Cross, you can reach the stadium via:
- Arsenal Underground Station (Piccadilly Line) – approximately a 3-minute walk
- Finsbury Park (Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line and National Rail) – approximately a 10-minute walk
- Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line, London Overground and National Rail) – approximately a 10-minute walk
If you're travelling from King's Cross, you can reach the stadium via:
- Piccadilly Line to Arsenal
- Victoria Line to Highbury & Islington
- Great Northern services to Finsbury Park
Holloway Road Station
To help manage large crowds safely:
- Eastbound Piccadilly Line trains do not stop before matches.
- The station operates as exit-only before kick-off.
- The station closes after the match before reopening once crowds have dispersed.
Crowd Management After Matches
To help supporters leave the area safely after the match:
Arsenal Station
Supporters queue for Arsenal Underground Station on Gillespie Road.
Hornsey Road
Hornsey Road (between Benwell Road and Holloway Road) is temporarily closed to pedestrians following the match, with emergency access maintained.
Arsenal Station
Supporters queue for Arsenal Underground Station on Gillespie Road.
Hornsey Road
Hornsey Road (between Benwell Road and Holloway Road) is temporarily closed to pedestrians following the match, with emergency access maintained.
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When are fixture dates confirmed?
Fixtures are amended throughout the season for several reasons, including live TV broadcast selections and to accommodate domestic and European cup competitions. For this reason, Premier League fixtures are always advertised as being subject to change.The Premier League will have nine of its clubs participating in UEFA competitions again this season and while this is a mark of success for the League and its clubs, supporters should be aware of the knock-on effect this will have on the scheduling of Premier League fixtures.
We will endeavour to announce fixtures with as much notice as possible, but as we saw last season, there may be changes made at shorter notice than desired if our teams progress into the latter stages of other competit
Below are the approximate dates for when the announcements on matches that have been selected for live TV broadcast will be made.
Questions or Feedback
If you have any questions or concerns relating to matchday operations, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Phone
020 7619 5000
Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), 10am–4:00pm, and on matchdays.
In Writing
Submit your enquiry via our Help Centre here – selecting ‘Local Resident’ from the drop down.
Phone
020 7619 5000
Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), 10am–4:00pm, and on matchdays.
In Writing
Submit your enquiry via our Help Centre here – selecting ‘Local Resident’ from the drop down.