"The idea comes amid mounting pressure, logistical, commercial, infrastructural, on Arsenal to secure long-term stadium sustainability and catering to increasing global demand. From the moment it opened in 2006, the Emirates has been seen as a modern, capable home for the Gunners. Arsenal are planning to upgrade Emirates Stadium With a capacity of over 60,000 and state-of-the-art facilities, it has served both as a fortress and a business asset."
"Additionally, demand for Arsenal matches continues to outstrip supply globally. The club's international fanbase has grown exponentially, and the appetite for premium seating, hospitality zones, international broadcasts, and expanded services is intensifying. Meeting this demand from the confines of Highbury Road, constrained by local infrastructure and zoning, may not match what a venue like Wembley can deliver. The move could also enhance Arsenal's brand image. Playing from Wembley would make a statement, Arsenal see themselves among elite institutions that command the top-stage arenas."
Arsenal are contemplating relocating home matches to Wembley while upgrading the Emirates Stadium. The Emirates opened in 2006 with over 60,000 capacity and modern facilities, but operational limits have emerged. Matchday revenue, corporate hospitality, transport congestion, and scalability concerns increasingly restrict further evolution on Highbury Road. International fan demand and appetite for premium seating, hospitality zones, broadcasts, and expanded services exceed current capacities. Wembley could deliver greater scalability and enhance the club's brand for big games and European nights, but leasing, customization, and revenue-sharing arrangements would be required since Wembley is not owned by Arsenal.
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