Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London

Redefining the Stadium Experience

published in sb 2/2020

With a total capacity of 62,303, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the biggest club stadium in London and, by incorporating a fully retractable pitch, the first in the world to be custom-built to stage football and NFL games. Populous’ design showcases its unique ability to accommodate the technical and operational requirements of the world’s two most popu­lar sports, and to host concerts and a range of other events. The South Stand fan zone features food stalls, Europe’s longest bar and a microbrewery.

Designed to perfectly accommodate both elite football codes, the natural turf pitch is fully retractable, splitting into three pieces before sliding underneath the South Stand to reveal a state-of-the-art artificial pitch beneath. This unique design provides full flexibility for the venue to host a range of sports, concerts and events without compromising the integrity of the grass playing surface. The stadium will play host to a minimum of two NFL games a year during a 10-year partnership between the NFL and the club.