Information for fans attending Women’s FA Cup final
From the official Chelsea FC website:
Chelsea take on Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday with the Adobe Women’s FA Cup the prize on offer to the winners. For Blues fans heading to north-west London to support the quest for the domestic treble, we have the following to help you enjoy your day…
Timetable
The schedule of key events on Sunday is:
10:30am – Hospitality areas open
11:00am – Fan zone opens (more details below)
11:30am – general admission turnstiles open
1:30pm – Match kicks off
Travel
It is recommended that you make your journey to Wembley Stadium using public transport. Official car parking near the stadium is now sold out.
A residents-only parking permit scheme operates in the Wembley area on stadium event days. Illegally parked vehicles will be fined by Brent Council, and may be towed away.
Wembley Stadium is easily accessible from three railway stations which are served by six lines.
Wembley Park Station is only two stops from Baker Street on the London Underground Metropolitan Line and is also served by the Jubilee Line for further connections across the Underground network.
Wembley Stadium Station is one stop from London Marylebone on Chiltern Railways.
Wembley Central Station is on the London Underground Bakerloo Line and London Overground Lioness Line from Watford Junction to London Euston.
You can plan your journey in advance and check for more information by using National Rail and TfL websites
For live travel information on the day of the event, call the Wembley Stadium Travel Information Line on 0845 6000 555 (calls charged at standard local rate).
Entry to the stadium
Please make sure you arrive at the stadium in good time to assist with security protocols.
Refer to your ticket for your turnstile opening times and colour zone. The quickest route to your turnstile entry point is by following the signage for the colour zone. Please ensure you enter via the correct turnstile.
Information on disabled access services is available here
Wembley Stadium restricted bag policy
To help provide a safer environment for fans, Wembley Stadium has restrictions on what you can bring into the stadium.
Each person can only bring one small bag, and it must not be bigger than A4 size:
Height 297mm (11.7 inches)
Width 210mm (8.27 inches)
Depth 210mm (8.27 inches)
Please note: this means the overall bag size. Bags that are half full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted.
Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed in.
Any matchday merchandise bought will be supplied in a clear plastic bag, and will be allowed into the stadium as well.
Wembley does make exceptions for medical equipment and a few other things, but you must get permission in advance.
- Click for more information on exceptions and the full bag policy
- Click for Wembley’s ground regulations and a list of prohibited items
Digital tickets
All ticket holders with digital tickets are advised to make sure your phone is fully charged before leaving home and your ticket is already downloaded and saved in your phone’s wallet.
Cashless payments
Wembley Stadium is a cashless venue. Please be aware that no kiosks will accept cash. Contactless and card payments will be accepted at all kiosks inside the stadium.
Fan zones
Before the game, there will be two fan zones outside the stadium. Supporters will need to present a valid stadium ticket to enter either of the fan zones. Capacity is limited and the stadium’s bag policy also applies.
Arena Square
Located outside of the OVO Arena, this fan zone is for both sets of supporters and it will be open from 11am to 1pm. You will be able to take part in football activities, soak up the atmosphere with a DJ and win prizes, with free football shirts given away, a glam station to help you get ready for the match and a family fun ball pool too.
There are no dedicated food or drink sites within this Fan Zone.
East Village
This is also a neutral fan zone and has a DJ and kiosks serving food and drink, including alcohol. It will be open from 10am to 1pm.
Pre-match entertainment
Chart-topping singer Olly Murs will be performing inside the stadium before the game. Make sure you are at your seats by 1:10pm if you wish to watch the show.
No street drinking zone
Brent Council and its partners enforce a No Street Drinking Zone on Olympic Way and the surrounding area for all events at Wembley Stadium as part of the current Public Space Protection Order.
These steps are taken to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, so please ensure you follow the guidance.
Reporting discrimination and anti-social behaviour
If you witness or experience any such behaviour, you are encouraged to report it as soon as possible.
To report an incident on the day, text HELP to 66566
Wembley has a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social and discriminatory behaviour.
Anyone found guilty will be ejected from the stadium and, in some cases, prosecuted.
‘Chelsea Supporters Group’ can also be found on X and Facebook
