AEV names Wembley Stadium as newest member for 2026

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, announced that Wembley Stadium connected by EE, England’s national stadium, has joined the association.

An instantly recognisable global landmark, Wembley Stadium is the UK’s largest stadium and a world-class destination for sport and entertainment.

Renowned for its iconic arch and rich history hosting major international sporting and live entertainment events, the venue offers far more than its 90,000-seat stadium. Its expansive portfolio includes eight distinctive, flexible event spaces, ranging from 300 sqm to 2,000 sqm, designed to accommodate a wide variety of conferences, exhibitions, banquets and bespoke live experiences.

Patrick Genoe, events manager, Wembley Stadium, said, "Joining this respected network allows us to share expertise, learn from our peers and demonstrate the full breadth of Wembley Stadium’s capabilities. The values championed by AEV align closely with our own, from nurturing talent and promoting best practice to working collaboratively across the industry at both national and international level.”

Rachel Parker, CEO, AEV, welcomed the venue to the association, saying, "Our association provides members with the opportunity to strengthen industry connections, supporting collaboration and sharing knowledge. We're pleased to welcome Wembley Stadium to membership, I am sure they will benefit from our association and bring unique insights and experiences to the AEV community.”