UEFA Champions League - Closure of Fryent Way Saturday 28th May

The biggest sporting event to come to Wembley for some time is undoubtedly the UEFA European Champions League on May 28th, with its global media coverage. With Man United and Barcelona in the final, a super clash is guaranteed but also an exceptional influx of supporters.

On one hand, we welcome the trade they undoubtedly bring to many businesses and the reputation it gives Wembley Stadium as an international sporting arena. On the other, those closest to the Stadium sometimes have to put up with noisy and sometimes inebriated fans letting off steam (or worse!). The Council is now very experienced in handling such events in close partnership with FA /Wembley Stadium authorities and special police and the transport arrangements have been made to get thousands of fans into and out of the area as smoothly and quickly as possible, with minimum disturbance.

This event kicks off at 7.45pm on Saturday night, 28th May. Allowing for a draw after full and extra-time and so penalty shoot outs, and the Cup award ceremony, it could be 11pm before fans leave the Stadium. This and other contingencies have persuaded the Council at the level of Chief Executive, Mr Gareth Daniel and Council Leader, Ann John, to agree, exceptionally to the parking of Barcelona fan coaches along Fryent Way. From there they will walk under close stewarding to and from the Stadium and leave for home, whatever time it finishes. So, for almost all Saturday and the small hours of Sunday, Fryent Way will be closed to other traffic and alternative travel arrangements in the area are being prepared.

The Council have agreed these arrangements after much consideration. Those responsible for the safe and orderly marshalling of thousands of visitors to the area, can now have the confidence that their plans will ensure these objectives on all our behalfs.