Adobe Women's FA Cup Final: Supporters Guide

Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final 2024
Sunday 12 May 2024
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur (14:30 KO)

The Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final returns to Wembley Stadium for what promises to be another record-breaking event in Women’s football.

We want all fans travelling to the game to have the best experience possible. Below is some key information, which will ensure Wembley is a safe environment for all visitors on the day.

Tickets

Anyone without a ticket should not travel to the game. All tickets are strictly non-transferable and are not available to distribute to other supporters. Click here to see the full ticket guide.

Fans with tickets are advised to check they are seated in the appropriate area of the stadium. Any supporter who is identified in opposition areas will be ejected from the stadium for breaching the FA’s ground regulations and be subject to each club’s own sanctions process.

NOTE: Additional ticket checks will be in operation at points in and around the stadium prior to entry. Please have your tickets ready to show match day stewards when asked.

Stadium access

General admission to the stadium will be available from 12.30. Hospitality doors will be open one hour earlier from 11.30.

Make sure you arrive at the stadium in good time to assist with security protocols.

Children (14 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of two will not be permitted into the stadium.

Please refer to your ticket for your turnstile 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.

Fan Zones

We have two fan zone areas where supporters have the chance to join fellow fans to soak up the pre-match party atmosphere.

On the East Side of the stadium concourse is an area serving food and drink (including alcohol) with the opportunity to sit down and enjoy the sounds of our resident DJ.

On the west side of the stadium (arena square) is a fan activation zone including a DJ, football freestyler, football skills games, competitions and prizes, selfie frames, face painters, 360 camera, coffee truck and family seating area.

Both areas open at 11am and will close at 14.00 (Alcohol will stop being served in the East Fan Zone at 13.30)

Supporters will need to present a valid stadium ticket to enter the East Village Fan Zone which has a limited capacity. The stadium’s bag policy (see below) also applies to anyone visiting the fan zone.

Travel Advice
Rail / London Underground

Wembley Stadium benefits from easy access to three rail / London Underground stations. These are:

 

  • Wembley Stadium station
  • Wembley Central station
  • Wembley Park station

Supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to avoid disappointment or delay to their travel. 

All those travelling by rail should plan to arrive at Wembley stations no later than one hour prior to kick-off, to allow sufficient time to walk to and enter the stadium.

Post-match, fans are asked to leave the ground promptly and avoid opting for the last train of the day. Please allow for longer journey times from Wembley Stadium to London Euston station due to crowd safety controls for safe station access.

NOTE: Due to industrial strike action the previous day some train services might not be operating as normal.  Please check the National Rail Enquiries and TfL websites to plan your travel in advance and to be notified of real-time travel information and status updates on match day.

By Car

Event day parking at Wembley Stadium is limited and must be booked in advance via the Wembley Official Parking website. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Any vehicles which do not pre-book will not be granted access to the stadium car parks. Customers are advised to park via the official car parks only.

Blue badge parking is available for ticketholders with accessibility needs and this can also be booked directly through the Wembley Official Parking website. For any further accessibility requirements, please review Wembley Stadium’s Access Information page, or visit the Guest support portal.

By Coach

National Express is the official coach partner to Wembley Stadium. National Express drop off at the stadium from over 50 locations around the UK making it the easiest and most convenient way to travel to Wembley. To book a National Express service for Women’s FA Cup Final visit the National Express website or call 08717 81 81 81.

No-street-drinking zone

Brent Council have enforced a no-street-drinking zone on Olympic Way and the surrounding area for ALL events at Wembley Stadium.

This is part of the current Public Space Order Protection in place around the stadium on event days. More information on the order can be found here.

Fans drinking on Olympic Way and the surrounding streets will be asked to hand over their alcohol and enforcement action may be considered.

Supporters wanting alcohol before the game should head for the licensed bars or restaurants in the area or make their way to the dedicated fan zones outside the stadium.

Stadium Security

We encourage fans to arrive at the stadium 60-90 minutes before kick off to allow enough time to assist with the security protocols. Anyone attempting to tailgate or gain illicit access to the stadium will be apprehended and reported to the Police.

All events at Wembley Stadium have a strong Police presence, and search dogs with handlers will also be patrolling around the stadium to identify and apprehend anyone with illegal or prohibited items, including pyrotechnics and banned substances.

Offensive Chanting

Wembley Stadium has a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social, offensive and discriminatory conduct, and anyone found guilty of this behaviour will be ejected from the stadium and reported to the authorities.

Offensive tragedy-related chanting, gesturing and displaying of abusive messages is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. People who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.

Pyrotechnics

The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke devices inside or outside Wembley Stadium is illegal and prohibited. Anyone caught carrying or using pyrotechnical equipment inside the stadium will be immediately ejected from the stadium, banned from future events and dealt with by police. Those caught using pyrotechnic equipment anywhere outside of the stadium will be in breach of the PSPO order and face enforcement action. More information here.

Disabled supporters

Wembley Stadium is a welcoming and inclusive venue for all guests with access requirements. There are 310 places for wheelchair users, each with a personal assistant/companion seat. The stadium also provides a range of services for guests with specialist access requirements including a shuttle service from Wembley Park Station. More information can be found here.

Restricted bag policy

Wembley Stadium operates a restricted bag policy. Each person can only bring one small bag into the stadium, 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 into the stadium. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.

Persistent standing

Persistent standing during a match at Wembley Stadium is strictly forbidden (unless with a ticket for the safe standing area) and may result in ejection from the ground. Persistent standing not only compromises crowd safety, but also affects the matchday experience of fellow spectators, especially children and elderly people.

Anti-social and discriminatory behaviour

Wembley Stadium operates a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social and discriminatory behaviour. If you witness any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour on the day, text HELP to 66566 or contact your nearest steward.

No Smoking Stadium

Smoking inside the stadium is strictly forbidden and will result in ejection from the Ground. Use of e-cigarettes is also forbidden within the stadium.

Food and Drink

Wembley Stadium offers an extensive range of food and drink options inside the stadium – more information is available here.

New for 2024 - On level one the stadium has introduced a new frictionless Bar Tap, allowing guests to access refreshments quicker and more conveniently.

The bar deploys the latest technology to enable customers to simply tap their card on entry, pick up what they need and then walk out – without the need to queue or pay at a dedicated paypoint.

Stay up to date with all of the latest matchday information by following @wembleystadium on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp.