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The London Stadium opened in 2012 as the centrepiece of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games before becoming West Ham United's home in 2016.
With a football capacity of 62,500 and room for up to 80,000 concertgoers, the east London venue is one of the most versatile sporting arenas in the country.
Here, FootballGroundGuide looks at the London Stadium through the numbers that tell its story.
London Stadium by the numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Opened | 5th May 2012 |
| West Ham's home since | 2016 |
| Football capacity | 62,500 |
| Olympic capacity | 80,000 |
| Concert capacity | 80,000 |
| Combined construction and conversion | Approximately £760m |
| West Ham's record attendance | 64,472 |
| Record attendance match | West Ham vs Manchester United |
| Record attendance date | 23rd December 2023 |
| Pitch dimensions | 105m x 68m |
| Catering outlets | 35 |
| Wheelchair viewing spaces | 428 |
| Athletics track | 9 lanes |
The original Olympic Stadium cost £486m to build, with a further £274m spent converting it into a multi-purpose venue.
The redevelopment included a new roof, reconfigurable seating and improved spectator facilities.
London Stadium records and unique features
West Ham's record attendance was set on 23rd December 2023, when 64,472 supporters watched the Hammers beat Manchester United 2-0.
The stadium's 105m by 68m pitch sits within an athletics venue featuring a nine-lane track. Its adaptable lower-tier seating allows the ground to accommodate football, athletics and major concerts, including the first Major League Baseball (MLB) games played in Europe.
Away from the pitch, the venue contains 35 catering outlets, while its hospitality lounges and executive boxes can accommodate 3,600 guests. Stratford station, approximately a 15-minute walk away, benefits from 58 trains per hour, with 20 bus routes also serving the area.
The stadium has never secured a naming-rights partner, retaining the name London Stadium after previously being known as the Olympic Stadium and the Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
West Ham's 99-year concession agreement began in 2016. The reported annual rent was around £4.6m before a contractual reduction of approximately £2.5m following relegation.
With Olympic heritage, a capacity of 62,500 for football and a concert capacity of 80,000, the London Stadium remains a distinctive venue whose scale and adaptability set it apart from traditional Premier League grounds.
London Stadium ticket prices by the numbers
West Ham's 2026/27 matchday prices reflect their Championship campaign following relegation from the Premier League.
Published adult general admission prices range from £25 to £65, depending on the fixture category and seat location, with Claret Members receiving a £5 reduction during designated discount windows.
Adult season tickets start at £310 for the 2026/27 campaign following reductions of between 10% and 30% across the club's adult season-ticket bands.