The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the home of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in north London, replacing the club's previous stadium, White Hart Lane. With a seating capacity of 62,850, it is the third-largest football stadium in England and the largest club stadium in London.

What will the new Spurs stadium be called?

Called the 'Tottenham Hotspur Stadium' it's been built on the site of the famous old White Hart Lane site. Spurs' new stadium is now the second largest club ground in the country, behind Old Trafford in Manchester.

Why is it called White Hart Lane?

In its early days it was normally referred to as the Hotspur's or Spurs' Ground by the club or the High Road Ground by the public, in time it became popularly known as White Hart Lane, which is in fact the name of the street on the western side of the High Road, away from the ground.

What is West Ham's stadium called?

London Stadium became the Hammers' new home in 2016. West Ham United moved to the stadium now known as the Boleyn Ground for the start of the 1904/05 season. The actual stadium was built on a plot of land next to and in the grounds of Green Street House.

Did Arsenal and Tottenham share a stadium?

Arsenal play their home games at the Emirates Stadium in Islington, while Tottenham Hotspur are based at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the neighbouring borough of Haringey. The two stadiums are 4 miles (6.4 km) apart.

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How tall is the Wembley Arch?

The stadium's most striking feature is the 133-metre tall arch which is the longest single span roof structure in the world and is visible right across London.

Will White Hart Lane be renamed?

The London Overground station is next to Tottenham's new stadium, which is set to officially open next month. ... Transport for London (TfL) is said to be "in discussions” with the club over the station rebrand.

Are Spurs in debt?

The £1.2billion stadium saddled the club with debt of more than £600million but was supposed to quickly pay itself off through groundbreaking match-day revenues and events including NFL games and concerts. Spurs briefly reaped the rewards of the project, collecting nearly £6m per full-capacity match last season.

What team plays at Wembley?

Wembley is the home of the England national football team, as well as the FA Cup Final and Semi Finals, The Football League Cup Final, The FA Community Shield, The Football League Play Off Finals and The Rugby League Challenge Cup Final.

What is the largest stadium in England?

Old Trafford, home to Manchester United, is the biggest stadium in the English Premier League, with a capacity of 74,140. It is the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom, behind only the national stadium, Wembley, which has a capacity of 90,000.

What is the biggest stadium in Europe?

Camp Nou in Barcelona: Europe's largest stadium. Normally some 100,000 people pack the Camp Nou stadium to watch soccer together. But you can also discover Camp Nou on a tour.

Who is Chelsea's biggest rival?

Rivalries. Chelsea have long-standing rivalries with North London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. A strong rivalry with Leeds United dates back to several heated and controversial matches in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly the 1970 FA Cup Final.

Is Tottenham stadium in Wembley?

Tottenham Hotspur agreed with the operators (Wembley National Stadium Ltd) to use the stadium for all of their European fixtures during the 2016–17 season, before using the stadium for the entire 2017–18 season.

What was Arsenal's old ground called?

Description. Highbury, officially called Arsenal Stadium, was the home of Arsenal FC between 1913 and 2006. In its final years it had a capacity of 38,500 seats.

Who has the smallest stadium in the Premier League?

Every Premier League club has its own stadium, no groundsharing like in Italy, which means we have a total of 20 stadiums. The average stadium has a capacity of 37,559 seats, with the smallest stadium being Loftus Road, and the largest, obviously, Old Trafford.

Where is Fulham Stadium?

The Craven Cottage stadium is located in Stevenage Road, London SW6 6H, next to Bishops Park on the banks of the Thames.

What is the oldest stadium in England?

Here are the oldest football grounds still in use in England.

• Bramall Lane - Sheffield United. This 32,000 all-seater stadium is in fact the oldest league stadium in the world. ...
• Field Mill - Mansfield Town. ...
• Deepdale - Preston North End. ...
• Stamford Bridge - Chelsea. ...
• St James' Park - Newcastle United.