With street drinking in the areas surrounding Wembley Stadium not permitted, a Wembley fan zone is ideal for supporters looking to soak up the atmosphere ahead of England Women vs USA Women on Saturday, 30 November.
At present, there is one main option when it comes to a fan zone in the immediate area of Wembley Stadium for supporters before kick-off.
For all the information you need on the fan zone, read our guide below.
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Unfortunately, much like the men's game against the Republic of Ireland, there has been very little official information regarding fan zones ahead of the match.
BoxPark Wembley will likely be open for football fans in the hours before kick-off, but as mentioned above, tickets for this venue are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so act quickly to avoid missing out.
In terms of alternative fan zones, there is very little information to provide at this moment in time.
With the game still over three weeks away at the time of writing, it is more than possible information will be released as we get closer to 30 November, and this article will be updated promptly, if and when that happens.
If you are still looking to get tickets for the match, check out our ultimate guide on how to buy England Women's tickets here.
Boxpark
Boxpark Wembley is on Olympic Way, and the postcode is HA9 0JT. There will be over 20 different food vendors, three different bars, and live music.
The Fan Zone is open for match ticket holders only but you still need to pay to get in at £10pp. Those who have pre-reserved their slot at Boxpark will be able to gain admission between 11am and 3pm. General admission will then commence from 3pm onwards, and the fan zone will operate a first-come, first-served policy.
Post-game entry will be free and admission will also be on a first-come, first-served basis. Boxpark only stays open until 11pm so there will be plenty of time for some post-match drinks, too.
Boxpark won't be showing the game live, so all fans must leave the fan zone before kick-off if they want to watch the match anywhere.
Matchday
Well, first of all, the game starts at 5:20 pm at Wembley Stadium, if you weren't aware. General admission opens at 2 hours before, however, with hospitality areas opening up at 3 hours before if you have a ticket. It is highly advised that fans arrive early, however, with security protocols in place during Wembley matches things can be a little slow.
The stadium will also be doing extra ticket checks, so make sure you have your tickets ready for when you arrive.
For the fanzones, the East Concourse area of the stadium will open from 1 pm to 5 pm. Alcohol sales will stop one hour before kick-off. As for other pubs, there are home and away restrictions for pubs near Wembley that fans need to be aware of.
Alternative fan zones
Typically, Wembley will put on one or two other ‘official' fan zones for match big matches at the stadium. One is situated on the east side of the stadium and the other is situated on the west side.
These fan zones are usually free (providing you have a match ticket) and are open until half an hour before kick-off with alcohol stopped being served half an hour earlier.
In addition to alcohol, soft drinks and food are also served inside these fan zones while a DJ is usually on hand to provide supporters with live entertainment.
What are the rules for the Wembley fan zones?
As the alcohol will undoubtedly flow, BoxPark has some strict rules that must be followed.
Banners are not permitted to be displayed at the venue, although you are allowed to keep them in bags. Children are allowed as long as they are accompanied, but for this reason, BoxPark asks that nothing be thrown in the air and fans refrain from standing on tables.
Laser devices, Knives/Weapons, Flares/Fireworks, Air Horns, Alcoholic beverages, Unsealed bottles, and illegal substances are all banned from the venue, and there is a zero-tolerance policy on racism, anti-social behaviour and inciting hatred or abuse.
Bags will be searched upon entry, and tables cannot be reserved in advance. Bar service will end one hour before kick-off, and once you leave, you will not be able to re-enter unless you re-join the entry queue.
Are the Wembley fan zones free?
Tickets for Boxpark ahead of England vs USA cost £10 plus a small booking fee. Please note that this only grants you entry into the fanzine so you will also need to consider the cost of food and drink once you are inside.
The cheapest pint at Boxpark Wembley is £5.80 for a Carling, while the most expensive is £7 for a Blue Moon. They also offer other popular lagers, including Madri, Staropramen and Prahva.
Future ‘away' fanzone planned
Plans for a new Wembley fanzone for visiting fans have been submitted, with the Football Association and Wembley National Stadium Limited hoping to get it approved in December 2024. Plans will see the new fanzone placed near the current Wembley Arena site, though suggestions have been made that it would be moved if Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena events were to clash.
The new fanzone will only be available to fans with a ticket. Plans also revealed that the venue will close at least 30 minutes before matches at the stadium start. Alcohol sales will stop one hour before but will not reopen afterwards. For now, the plans are surrounded by some controversy, with the Wembley Arena owners not happy with the location and how it might impact the safety of events at its own venue. The main issue is centred around if Wembley Stadium will utilise the fanzone for all events at the stadium (54 per year), or if it will be just for football, and related activities.