Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium is a football stadium in Wembley, London, England, which is currently being rebuilt. It stands opposite Wembley Arena, at grid reference {{gbmappingsmall|TQ193854}}.

Redevelopment

The stadium closed in 2000 for redevelopment, but a string of financial and political difficulties delayed the work for over two years. The new National Stadium is currently under construction, with the total cost of the project (including local transport infrastructure redevelopment and the cost of financing) estimated in 2003 to be £757 million. It is scheduled to open on May 13, 2006 with that year's FA Cup Final. The new design is for an all-seated capacity of 90,000 protected from the elements by a sliding roof. The stadium's signature feature will be a circular section 7 metre internal diameter steelwork lattice arch with a 315 metre span, erected some 22° off true, and rising to 133 metres tall. The arch was raised for the first time during construction of the Stadium in June 2004. The stadium will also be linked with London via the White Horse Bridge

Related Topics:
2000 - 2003 - May 13 - 2006 - 2004 - White Horse Bridge

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A short documentary of its redevelopment can be found on the Queen Live at Wembley 1986 DVD. The reconstruction of the stadium is part of the wider Regeneration of Wembley.

Related Topics:
DVD - Regeneration of Wembley

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The new Wembley is a significant part of the plan for the 2012 Summer Olympics to be held in London; the stadium will be the site of several games in both the men's and women's football tournaments, with the finals planned to be held there.

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