Arsenal face Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final. Here is everything you need to know about the crucial encounter.
Date and Time
The second leg is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with kick-off at 8pm BST. The match will be played at the Emirates Stadium in north London, following the first leg in Madrid on April 29.
Ticket Information
Tickets were allocated via a ballot system for Arsenal members with valid membership before August 27, 2025. Platinum and 23-game Gold members could purchase their own seats, while 19-game Gold and Silver members entered a joint ballot, followed by a separate ballot for Red members. Registration closed on April 23, 2026, at 10am for Silver and Red members.
Pricing
Tickets followed Category A pricing for Champions League semi-finals. Adult prices range from £78 to £145.50, with concessions for juniors and seniors in designated areas.
Ticket Exchange
Fans who missed out can use the Ticket Exchange for seats from season ticket holders. It opened for Gold and Silver members on April 27, 2026, and for Red members on April 28, 2026, at 10am.
TV Coverage
The match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video, with coverage starting at 7pm BST ahead of the 8pm kick-off.
Emirates Stadium History
Arsenal and Atletico have met twice at the Emirates. The most recent was a 4-0 Arsenal win in the Champions League league phase on October 21, 2025. Their only other competitive meeting was a 1-1 draw in the 2017/18 Europa League semi-final first leg, despite Atletico playing with 10 men.
Final Heritage
Both clubs seek their first Champions League title. Arsenal lost the 2006 final to Barcelona, while Atletico were runners-up in 1974, 2014, and 2016.
