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London Stadium
⚽SportClosed · Opens 8:30 AM$$ · Mid-range

London Stadium

4.4 ·

Step into London Stadium, the Olympic bowl turned Premier League home and mega-venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Catch a West Ham match or a big-name concert, then enjoy smooth entry and the parkland setting around you.

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Reasons to go

  • Built as the main stadium for the 2012 London Olympics and later reconfigured into a football ground.
  • Now home to West Ham United, with an unusually high capacity for a Premier League stadium.
  • Set within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, blending parkland with a major concert and sports venue.
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Full description

London Stadium was built for the 2012 Olympic Games and later converted into a football ground, now serving as home to West Ham United while also hosting large-scale concerts from artists like Metallica and Take That. Its post-Olympic redesign gives it a distinctive bowl shape and unusually high capacity for a Premier League venue.

Reviewers highlight smooth entry and security processes even for major events, alongside the surrounding parkland setting in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It functions as much as an entertainment hub as a football stadium.

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Address

London E20 2ST, UK · Stratford
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h50

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • Book tickets ahead for both matches and concerts given the venue's size and demand
  • check event-specific entry details in advance, as access points vary
  • allow extra time for security screening at large events.
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Reviews

A lovely stadium, staff very friendly and helpful. I went to see Take That and I honestly couldn't be happier with the performance. It has lovely scenery around it and plenty of places to visit for food and drink, lovely little pop up bars that make the trip worthwhile. It's a lovely place but not as good as the…

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Julie Lock

2/5

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