A Club Level Day Out at the Emirates – An Arsenal Fan’s View

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·12 Agustus 2025

A Club Level Day Out at the Emirates – An Arsenal Fan’s View

Long-time JustArsenal contributor Ken1945 shares his day out at Club Level for the Emirates Cup – and has provided a fantastic set of photos so you can experience it with him. From pre-match hospitality to the roar of the crowd, Ken captures the atmosphere for those who may never get to the Emirates themselves, or haven’t experience the Emirates Club Level hospitality.

The atmosphere inside the Emirates was amazing, with so many younger fans able to attend with their mums and dads. They all seemed to know the words to North London Forever and, of course, What do you think of Tottenham?

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I managed to get two tickets at Club Level and took my eldest daughter, a lifelong Gooner herself, but our seats were initially behind each other. As soon as this was realised by three fellow Gooners, they swapped one of their seats so we could sit together.

We arrived around thirty minutes before the doors opened and, when the staff realised I was using a walking stick, they brought out a chair and ensured we were first through the doors and up the escalator to the fantastic eating areas. We went into the first area we came to – Dial Square – where the photos of our meal were taken. As we walked along to our seats, we passed the next section, the 49 Club, which was also packed out with families enjoying their afternoon.

The difference at Club Level

I do not know the official attendance figure, but there was not a spare seat where we were. My regular seat is at the Clock End, but for this match we were in the North Bank, one tier higher. The view was different, as were the surroundings.

At my usual level there are bars and eating facilities, but they are always packed with long queues, no seating, and only areas to stand with a drink and some above average food at above average prices. Club Level was completely different – booths for families to sit, tables for groups of four, six or even eight, and very short queues to be served.

I cannot comment on the ladies’ facilities, but the difference in the men’s was remarkable. To put it plainly, Club Level was equal to any top hotel, while my usual facilities would compare to a good pub.

A day to remember for young Gooners

When the match finished, the crowd was as vocal as if it was a Premier League game, and 80% stayed back to watch the penalty shootout. Watching the next generation of Gooners live every penalty as if their lives depended on it brought back memories of when I first became a supporter of this incredible family club.

I had said it was a little embarrassing regarding the presentation, but on reflection, watching the children standing on their seats and waving their scarves is something they will remember for a very long time.

Plenty of shirts with Gyökeres on the back were spotted, worn by both adults and children, and to see so many youngsters in full new kits – shirt, shorts, socks, scarves and caps – was brilliant. How they survived the heat, I will never know.

My aim was to paint a picture for those who may never get to the Emirates themselves. For me, it was a wonderful day, and one I am sure many of the families there will treasure.

Scroll down to enjoy Ken’s photo gallery from the day – from the hospitality areas to the pitch, and all the little moments that made it special.

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