Best seats in OVO Arena Wembley
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Talk through your seating options →Compiled from publicly available information (the venue's website and published seating plans) with AI-assisted writing, not from a visit. It may be out of date or wrong: check seating and access with the venue or its official ticket seller before you buy.
Wembley's 12,500-capacity indoor arena, opened as the Empire Pool in 1934 and now a major concert venue.
Quick Tip
Many shows put standing on the flat floor, often 14+ only. If you need a seat or a clear sightline, book seated, and avoid seats labelled restricted view.
Best Sections
- +Front of the floor for standing fans who want to be close
- +Seats facing the stage, for a full view
Sections to Avoid
- -Seats sold as restricted view
- -The standing floor if you use a walking aid (not allowed there)
Introduction
OVO Arena Wembley opened in July 1934 as the Empire Pool, built for the British Empire Games, and is a Grade II listed building. The venue gives its capacity as 12,500 and says it hosts over 120 shows a year.
Concerts use the flat arena floor for standing or seating, with seated areas around it. Layouts change with each show.
Quick Reference
Closest: front of the floor at standing shows
Full view: seats facing the stage
Check the ticket: seats sold as restricted view are labelled
Age rules: many standing shows are 14+
The Floor
The venue describes 2,655 square metres of uninterrupted floor space. At standing shows this is where you get closest to the stage, and because it is flat, your view depends on who is in front of you.
Age limits: event pages often set standing to 14+, with younger fans seated and accompanied by an adult. Check your event page.
Walking aids: the venue says crutches, walking sticks and protective boots are allowed in seated areas but not in the standing area, because crowd movement on the floor is unpredictable.
The Seated Areas
The seats around the floor give a raised view over the crowd. Seats facing the stage show the whole production; seats along the sides look across at it.
Restricted view: depending on the event, some seats are sold as restricted view, meaning parts of the artist, show or production may be hidden. The venue says any such seat is labelled when sold.
The Bottom Line
To be close, choose the front of the floor at a standing show.
For a guaranteed view of the whole show, choose a seat facing the stage that is not labelled restricted view.
If you need help choosing an accessible seat, the venue's accessible booking line is listed on its accessibility page.
Where These Facts Come From
OVO Arena Wembley's about us, FAQs, accessibility and corporate pages and its event pages, read on 24 October 2026. Check the seating plan for your event before booking.