Wembley Stadium Changing Rooms, London

Exceeding expectations and setting a new standard for player comfort and performance

• CLIENT: Wembley Stadium and The Football Association (FA)
• LOCATION: Wembley, London
• AREA: 1,120m²
• SERVICES: Architecture + Interiors

As part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the first Wembley cup final, WOO architects redesigned and upgraded behind-the-scenes facilities to provide a world-class experience for players and staff.

Drawing on Wembley’s rich heritage, and delivered in a tight timeframe, the result is a series of state-of-the-art facilities that reflect the prestige of the venue and provide high-quality spaces including dressing and treatment rooms.to help players perform at their best

In its long-term relationship with the Football Association as the organisation’s architect of record, WOO has delivered a broad range of projects over the years. This has embraced numerous aspects of Wembley Stadium’s management, performance and experience from improving accessibility, safety and security to upgrading broadcast facilities, staff and boardroom accommodation, redesign of players areas for Euro 2020, refurbishing VIP boxes and creating new gaming spaces.

Dave Reddin, the FA’s Head of Team Strategy & Performance said of the changing rooms: “The space has exceeded the challenge set by the England team, the coaches, the physio, medical staff and our support staff, and it has been delivered within a demanding timescale and budget.”