Arsenal are exploring plans to expand the Emirates Stadium from its current 60,700 capacity to around 70,000, a move that would restore it as the largest club ground in London. The club’s American owner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), is reportedly keen to increase match-day revenues, with over 100,000 supporters on the season-ticket waiting list.
A working group was established last year to examine feasibility, and discussions are ongoing with no final decision made. Options include altering stand gradients to add thousands of seats or a smaller upgrade to minimise disruption. A larger-scale redevelopment could require Arsenal to play matches elsewhere, potentially at Wembley, though the club avoided such a move when leaving Highbury in 2006.
Co-chair Josh Kroenke acknowledged internal conversations about an upgrade in July, stating, “It would be premature to talk about any plans in depth, but the internal conversations are starting to occur about it. It is not an easy renovation, but we see the possibilities of what’s there.” KSE is said to be ready to commit significant funds, having recently made behind-the-scenes changes including the promotion of Richard Garlick to chief executive and the appointment of commercial real estate expert Otto Maly, who worked on KSE’s SoFi Stadium, to the board.
Separately, goalkeeper David Raya has agreed an improved contract reflecting his status as a key player, having won the Premier League Golden Glove in successive seasons. Leandro Trossard has also signed an improved deal, while talks continue with Jurriën Timber and Bukayo Saka over extensions.
