Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened on 3 April 2019 on the site of the club’s beloved White Hart Lane in north London, replacing it with a purpose-built, state-of-the-art arena that immediately became the largest club stadium in London and the third largest football ground in England. Designed by Populous at a cost of around £1 billion, the 62,850-seat venue set a new global benchmark for stadium design, placing front-row supporters as close as 4.9 metres from the touchline.
Beyond Premier League football, the stadium was the first arena outside North America specifically designed to host NFL games. A world-first retractable, dividing synthetic turf pitch sits beneath the natural GrassMaster hybrid grass surface, sliding away to reveal an NFL-regulation field within hours. The agreement struck with the NFL in 2015 guarantees at least two regular-season games per year, cementing the ground’s status as one of the most versatile sporting venues on the planet.
Stats at a Glance
- Team(s): Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (Premier League); NFL London Games host
- Location: 782 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0BX
- Opened: 3 April 2019
- Capacity: 62,850
- Architect: Populous (led by Christopher Lee)
- Construction Cost: Approximately £1 billion
- Notable First: World’s first retractable, dividing synthetic turf pitch
A Stadium Full of Records
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium holds several records within the UK. The South Stand is the largest single-tier stand in the country, accommodating 17,500 supporters at a height of more than 34 metres. Stretching the full 65-metre length of the goal line beneath that stand is the Goal Line Bar, recognised as the longest bar in Europe. The venue also houses the first in-stadium microbrewery in English football, producing its own beer on site.
On the pitch, the stadium set a Premier League attendance record of 62,027 when Tottenham hosted Arsenal on 12 May 2022, underlining the sheer scale of the bowl and the demand it generates whenever a north London derby comes to N17.
Hosting the NFL in London
Since opening, the stadium has served as the permanent home of the NFL in the United Kingdom under a long-term partnership. The ground’s integrated synthetic turf system — capable of converting from a football pitch to an NFL field in a matter of hours — made it the first venue in the world built to host both codes at the highest level. At least two regular-season NFL games take place here each year, drawing tens of thousands of fans and broadcasting to millions across North America and Europe.
The venue’s multi-use design extends to concerts and other large-scale live events, with the retractable pitch system protecting the playing surface while maximising the number of events the stadium can host annually.
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Bleachers for three hours, but with back support. Folds flat and clips to the bench.
For upper-deck seats. Watch line play at the stadium, or the far side of the park from the top of a lift hill.
Sherpa-lined and windproof, with a waterproof back for wet bleachers. Folds into its own pouch.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium FAQs
When did Tottenham Hotspur Stadium open?
The stadium opened on 3 April 2019, replacing White Hart Lane which had stood on roughly the same site.
What is the capacity of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
The stadium holds 62,850 spectators, making it the largest club ground in London and the third largest football stadium in England.
Does Tottenham Hotspur Stadium host NFL games?
Yes. Under a long-term partnership with the NFL, the stadium hosts at least two regular-season NFL games per year and was the first arena outside North America designed specifically for American football, thanks to its retractable synthetic turf pitch.
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