West Ham confirm London Stadium capacity officially increased to 60,000
West Ham have increased their home capacity to 60,000 after the London Stadium was granted a new safety certificate.The club will now have an extra 3,000 fans in support for the home match against Brighton on 2nd January.West Ham will be able to house 60,000 fans from the start of 20192
West Ham will be able to house 60,000 fans from the start of 2019
Stadium owners E20 agreed the capacity increase in an out-of-court settlement and half-season tickets have now sold out.It means the Hammers could smash their current attendance record, which stands at 56,996 fromManchester United‘s visit to the London Stadium on 2nd January 2017 onwards.The previous record at the Boleyn Ground was 35,550 for a clash with Manchester City back in September 2002.The London Stadium has the potential to seat 66,000 people2
The London Stadium has the potential to seat 66,000 people
Hammers joint-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said: “It is a wonderful feeling to know that more of our fans will be able to watch affordable Premier League football at London Stadium, and we look forward to the matchday atmosphere becoming even more magnificent in 2019.“A big welcome to our new Season Ticket Holders and thank you to all of our loyal and patient supporters on the Season Ticket Waiting List.”The club will pay stadium owners E20 an extra 250,000 per year for the increase as they move closer to getting the full 66,000 capacity the arena can offer.
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