Stadium "Emirates", London: address, photos, occupancy

"Emirates" - the stadium of one of the greatest clubs in the modern history of football - "Arsenal". Until 2006, the London club played in its old arena, which was called the "Highbury". Located stadium "Emirates" at Holloway, Islington, London.

arena cost is about 400 million pounds. Construction ended in the summer of 2006. Even a photo of the stadium "Emirates" once it became clear that the arena will be one of the most beautiful in England, but throughout Europe.

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Management of "Arsenal" has begun to think about the construction of a new arena for the club at the end of the last century. Initially the government wanted to expand "Highbury", but against such a decision were made by the inhabitants of the capital of England and the London City Council.

After that control the "Gunners" have decided to build a new stadium near the old arena. A place for the construction of the building was the Ashburton Grove. According to the plans, open stadium "Emirates" in London was due in 2003, but because of the crisis, which hit the UK, had to defer the date of introduction into service of the arena.

In mid-2004, the stadium bowl was built, as well as two bridges across the North line of the railway. Even a year later, it was installed the roof of the arena. Abou Diaby (player "Arsenal") officially established the first chair in the stadium. In 2006, the stadium "Emirates" was officially opened.

Description

Arena "Emirates" is shaped plates with four levels. The architect of the object was American architectural firm under the name of "Populus". In addition to the company's employees in the US, "Arcadis" company members attended a team. Also participating in the creation of the design of the arena hosted company "Buro Happold." The main architect of the stadium name is Sir Robert McAlpine. Each of the four stands of the stadium "Emirates" consists of four tiers. Middle layer - the smallest. Over all spectator seats is the roof of the stadium. Also on the scene are two video boards installed. In podtribunnyh indoor shops, toilets and restaurants.

In the arena built hall, which was named "The Spirit of Highbury". There are photos of players, "Arsenal", which played at the old arena of the club for 93 years. The South Stand of the new stadium set the clock, similar to those that were set at the "Highbury".

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The capacity of the stadium "Emirates" is more than 60 thousand seats. Arena is the second largest number of seats for the fans in England after the London "Wembley" stadium and "Manchester United" called "Old Trafford".

The upper level is able to accommodate more than 26 million viewers, and the lower - more than 24 thousand. Both tiers are installed conventional seats. The average level, which is called the tuber, provides a high level of comfort. It seats 7000 installed. Fans of the club can buy a ticket for the matches of the "Arsenal" in the middle row. The term of the subscription can be from 1 to 4 years.

installed above the club level 150 lies, whose capacity - from 10 to 15 persons, only 2222 seats. The price of one box for the season starts with a mark of 65 thousand pounds. Also on stage is the level for special guests. It is called "Diamond" and get in which is possible only by invitation from the club.

"Arsenalisation"

In the late summer of 2009, the football club has launched a campaign for "Arsenalisation" their home arena. The impetus was criticism from fans of "Arsenal", which was that the shareholders of the "Arsenal" club considered only as a commercial project.

The main objective of the program was to create a club atmosphere. For this purpose artistic and creative tools. At the very beginning of the program were set white seat on the first tier of the East Stand of the stadium. Due chairs white managed to make a drawing a gun.

It is in the framework of "Arsenalisation" room has been created called "The Spirit of Highbury". Outside the stadium it was hung eight huge paintings with images of legendary players who defended the colors of London "Arsenal". On each of the four players webs depicted.

Name selection for the arena

In 2004, the "Arsenal" has signed a fifteen-year sponsorship agreement with Emirates Airlines airline. Under the contract, the London club will receive 100 million pounds in sponsorship money.

It was also decided that the new stadium the team will take the name of the sponsoring company. Part of the deal between the airline and "Arsenal" on T-shirts made advertising team. Company name present in the form of the "Gunners" for ten years from the date of signing the contract. In late 2012, an agreement was renewed. The stadium will be known as the "Emirates" until 2028.

The opening of the stadium

"Emirates" was opened husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Initially it was planned that the arena will unveil the Queen of Great Britain, but because of health problems she was unable to attend the ceremony. Therefore, cut the ribbon went to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The opening of the "Emirates" was at one level in the list of great events with the opening of the West Stand at the "Highbury" King Edward VIII in 1936. February 15, 2007 members of the football club "Arsenal" were invited to tea by Queen Elizabeth II in her palace. "Gunners" were the first football club in history to receive this honor.

Obtaining a license

In order to open the stadium, the club had to get a license. To obtain it, the team had to hold three events are not completely filled stadium.

The first "event" was the open day, which was arranged for the owners of the club. The event took place on July 18, 2006. The first training session on the new field was carried out after 4 days. Look at how exercise idols, it is about 20 thousand fans. The third event, which allowed "Arsenal" to get the coveted license for the opening of the stadium "Emirates", was a football match.

The first matches of

The debut game in the "Emirates" was of a friendly state. On the field came together, "Arsenal" and the Dutch "Ajax". The match was organized in honor of Dennis Bergkamp due to the fact that the legendary striker has decided to hang up his boots. The first official match at the new arena, "Arsenal" was held within the framework of the English Premier League. The duel between the "Gunners" and "Aston Villa" ended in a draw. At the end of September 2006, "Emirates", was the first victory of Londoners.

Match "Arsenal" and "Dynamo Zagreb" was the first European Cup fight, which took place in the arena. At the beginning of September 2006 at the stadium "Emirates" was first played by the national teams.

In October 2011, the "Arsenal" played his 150th match at the "Emirates". Dutch striker Robin van Persie scored a goal, which was 200 m for the stadium. A month later, the Dutchman became the first player who managed to score 50 goals in the stadium. In the Champions League game the striker scored twice in the gate, "Borussia".