It looks like Arsenal might soon be swapping the red seats of the Emirates for the arch of Wembley — at least for a while.
The club is reportedly considering a temporary move as part of plans for a major stadium expansion that could push the Emirates’ capacity past 70,000.
The project, still in its planning stage, aims to give Arsenal back the bragging rights as London’s biggest football stadium, overtaking Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham.
The Gunners’ home currently fits just over 60,700 fans, but with more than 100,000 people on the season ticket waiting list, the demand is hard to ignore.
If approved, the redevelopment would alter much of the stadium’s interior seating and stands but keep the familiar outer bowl.
However, such an extensive overhaul means Arsenal would need to find a temporary home ground — and Wembley seems the most likely destination.
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Could Arsenal follow Spurs’ Wembley route?
Kirby Lee
Tottenham famously played nearly two seasons at Wembley while their new stadium was being built, paying the FA around £15 million for the privilege.
Arsenal could follow a similar path while construction crews work their magic in north London. The move would mark a full-circle moment — the Gunners also played Champions League games at Wembley in the late 1990s.
Reports (via The Telegraph) suggest the expansion could cost up to £500 million ($670 million) — more than the original price tag of the Emirates back in 2006.
Still, the potential financial payoff is clear. With UEFA’s new spending rules linking player investment to revenue, a larger stadium could give Arsenal more room to compete with Europe’s elite.
The club’s American owners, the Kroenke family, have plenty of stadium experience, having built the $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
They’re reportedly exploring multiple designs, including options to “raise the roof” and create new premium seating areas.
For now, Arsenal fans can rest easy — no immediate move is planned. But the idea of cheering the Gunners under the Wembley arch again has already stirred excitement and a bit of nostalgia among supporters.
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