London’s Sports Stadiums by Tube: The Complete Fan’s Guide to Wembley, Lord’s, Wimbledon & More
London holds more world-class sporting history per square mile than almost any city on earth — and nearly all of it sits within a short walk of a Tube station. This guide covers every major sports ground in the capital, organised the way London By Tube organises everything: by the line and station that gets you there, not just the postcode.
Whether you’re planning a pilgrimage to Wembley for a cup final or working out how to reach Wimbledon without getting lost in the queues, here’s the practical, station-by-station breakdown.
Football Stadiums by Tube
Wembley Stadium
Nearest station: Wembley Park (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines)
Wembley is English football’s cathedral — a 90,000-seat arch-topped colosseum that hosts the FA Cup Final, England internationals, and the odd Champions League showpiece. Its predecessor on this site staged the 1966 World Cup Final. Take the Jubilee or Metropolitan line to Wembley Park; on match day, just follow the crowd for the ten-minute walk to the stadium.
Emirates Stadium (Arsenal)
Nearest station: Arsenal (Piccadilly line)
Opened in 2006, the Emirates seats over 60,000 and is known for steep stands with excellent sightlines. Arsenal station on the Piccadilly line drops you a few minutes’ walk from the ground — note that nearby Holloway Road becomes exit-only on match days for crowd control.
Stamford Bridge (Chelsea)
Nearest station: Fulham Broadway (District line)
Chelsea’s home since 1905, Stamford Bridge holds around 40,000 and is one of the few top-flight London grounds sitting right in the heart of the city. Take the District line to Fulham Broadway — the stadium is signposted from the exit.
Historic Cricket Grounds by Tube
Lord’s Cricket Ground
Nearest station: St John’s Wood (Jubilee line)
Cricket’s spiritual home since 1814, Lord’s is instantly recognisable for its pavilion, Long Room, and famous sloping outfield. It hosts Test matches, ODIs, and is home to Middlesex CCC — and holds the world’s oldest sports museum, home to the Ashes urn. St John’s Wood station is a five-minute walk from the ground.
The Oval
Nearest station: Oval (Northern line)
The Oval has hosted international cricket for over 140 years and traditionally closes out the English Test summer. It was the first ground in the world to host international football and rugby matches as well as cricket. The station — also called Oval — sits directly opposite the ground.
Tennis Venues by Tube
Wimbledon (All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club)
Nearest station: Southfields (District line)
Home to the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world since 1877, Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam still played on grass. Take the District line to Southfields, then it’s a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride — a shuttle service runs from the station during The Championships.
Queen’s Club
Nearest station: Barons Court (District and Piccadilly lines)
Less famous than Wimbledon but historically significant — Queen’s Club, founded in 1886, was the first multipurpose sports complex ever built. It now hosts the Queen’s Club Championships, the key grass-court warm-up before Wimbledon. Barons Court on the District or Piccadilly line leaves a ten-minute walk.
Olympic Legacy Venues by Tube
London Stadium
Nearest station: Stratford (Central, Jubilee lines, and DLR)
Built for the 2012 Olympics and now home to West Ham United, London Stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies plus the athletics events, and can still convert back for major athletics competitions. It sits inside Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a short walk from Stratford station.
Lee Valley VeloPark
Nearest station: Stratford (Central, Jubilee lines, and DLR)
Nicknamed “The Pringle” for its curved roof, the VeloPark hosted world records during the 2012 Games and still runs indoor track cycling alongside outdoor BMX, road, and mountain bike tracks. Reached the same way as London Stadium, via Stratford.
Rugby Grounds Near the Tube
Twickenham Stadium
Nearest station: Not on the Underground — take National Rail from London Waterloo to Twickenham
The largest dedicated rugby union venue on earth, Twickenham seats 82,000 and hosts England internationals, Premiership finals, and European Champions Cup finals. Its stadium tour and museum are worth the trip alone. From Waterloo, it’s a direct train to Twickenham station, then a 10–15 minute walk.
→ Internal link: link to a Waterloo/South West London station spotlight if you have one, and note this is a National Rail exception within a Tube-first guide.
The Stoop (Harlequins)
Nearest station: Not on the Underground — take National Rail from London Waterloo to Twickenham
Just across the road from Twickenham Stadium, The Stoop offers top-level club rugby with a more intimate 14,800 capacity and an electric matchday atmosphere. Same route as Twickenham Stadium above.
Multi-Purpose Arenas by Tube
The O2 Arena
Nearest station: North Greenwich (Jubilee line)
Originally the Millennium Dome, the O2 is now one of the world’s busiest arenas, hosting everything from NBA games to world title boxing and the ATP Finals. North Greenwich station connects directly into the arena, so there’s no walk at all.
Copper Box Arena
Nearest station: Stratford (Central, Jubilee lines, and DLR)
Another Olympic Park legacy venue, the Copper Box hosted handball, modern pentathlon fencing, and goalball in 2012 and is now home to the London Lions basketball team. Reached via Stratford, the same as London Stadium and the VeloPark.
Planning Your Sports Pilgrimage
London’s sports grounds are living monuments to the city’s sporting obsession — and the Tube is what makes visiting all of them realistic in a single trip, or even a single day if you’re ambitious. Grab your Oyster card or tap in with contactless, mind the gap, and get exploring.
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