All WSL Home Games to Be Played at Emirates Stadium in 2025–26
Arsenal Women are set to embark on a new chapter in their history as they prepare to play all 11 of their Women’s Super League (WSL) home matches at the Emirates Stadium during the 2025–26 season—a bold move that signals the club’s growing ambition and the soaring popularity of women’s football in north London.
This announcement comes on the back of a record-breaking campaign in which the Gunners drew average crowds of over 34,000 to the Emirates across nine WSL fixtures. That kind of support has clearly made an impact, convincing the club that the women’s side is more than ready to claim the Emirates as its true home.
“This is just the beginning,” head coach Renee Slegers said. “Bringing every WSL match to the Emirates is another step for more supporters to be part of this special journey.”
And what a journey it has already been.
A Season of Growth, Silverware, and Sell-Outs
The 2024–25 campaign was a landmark year for Arsenal Women, both on and off the pitch. The club clinched their first-ever UEFA Women’s Champions League title, defeating Lyon in a memorable final in Lisbon that will be talked about for years. In the stands, they shattered previous attendance records, selling more than 415,000 tickets across the season, a remarkable 20% increase from the year before.
While some doubted whether women’s football could sustain such large venues consistently, Arsenal’s numbers have told a very different story. These aren’t one-off novelty crowds—this is sustained growth, driven by a loyal, growing fanbase and some exceptional football.
To build on this success, Arsenal will introduce a dedicated season ticket for women’s matches at the Emirates for the very first time, further cementing the idea that this is no longer a sideshow—it’s centre stage.
Champions League Games Stay at Meadow Park… For Now
Despite the move to the Emirates for the WSL, the club has confirmed that Meadow Park in Borehamwood will remain the venue for their UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage matches next season. It’s a nod to the ground’s history and emotional connection with the team and supporters alike.
If Arsenal progress beyond the league phase of the competition—now expanded into a more robust format—the knockout stages will move to the Emirates, allowing more fans to experience the club’s European journey in one of the most iconic stadiums in world football.
Meadow Park will also continue to host all domestic cup home games, ensuring the club retains a strong presence in the community that’s supported them since the early days of women’s football.
A Growing Trend Across the WSL
Arsenal are not alone in taking their women’s team into their main stadiums on a full-time basis. Aston Villa and Leicester City led the way last season, playing all of their WSL home matches at Villa Park and the King Power Stadium respectively. These clubs have shown that the demand is there—and now Arsenal are raising the bar even higher.
In a particularly historic move, Everton Women will also have a new home next season—Goodison Park. With the men’s team relocating to the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, the iconic 132-year-old ground will be dedicated to Everton Women, making it the largest permanent women’s football stadium in England with a capacity of 39,572.
It’s another sign of the changing landscape in the women’s game. What was once a series of part-time fixtures played in modest venues is rapidly evolving into a fully-fledged, professional product that is commanding bigger stages, bigger audiences, and—crucially—bigger respect.
A Statement of Intent from Arsenal
For Arsenal, the decision to host every WSL home game at the Emirates is more than a logistical upgrade. It’s a statement of intent, a clear sign that the women’s team is not just a success story, but a pillar of the club’s identity.
There’s no doubting that the atmosphere at the Emirates adds another layer of magic to these fixtures. The fans come in numbers, they come with energy, and they come with belief. Players, too, have spoken about how much of a lift it gives them to step out in front of such passionate support in a world-class stadium.
And with silverware now in the trophy cabinet, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Arsenal have proven that they can mix it with the very best in Europe. Now, they’re giving their domestic campaign the platform it deserves.
Building a Legacy, One Game at a Time
The Arsenal Women Supporters’ Club welcomed the news with enthusiasm. “This allows more people than ever to experience a WSL matchday and help Arsenal build on the success we achieved in Lisbon,” they said in a statement.
And that’s really what it’s about—building something lasting. A club isn’t just defined by its trophies; it’s defined by its community, its ambition, and the way it embraces change. Arsenal Women are ticking all those boxes, and doing it with class.
From Meadow Park to the Emirates, from Borehamwood to Lisbon, the journey has been long, and at times, uphill. But the destination is worth it. Next season, the lights will shine brighter, the crowds will roar louder, and for 11 WSL home games, the Emirates will feel like home in every sense of the word.
Arsenal aren’t just playing in the Emirates. They’re owning it.
