Emirates Stadium Champions League semi-final hospitality packages: Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid

On Tuesday 5th May, north London hosts one of the most anticipated European nights in Arsenal’s recent history. The second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atlético Madrid with a place in the Budapest final on 30th May on the line.

Understandably, the fixture is generating extraordinary demand for tickets and hospitality packages. If you are looking to be there for what could be a historic occasion, here is everything you need to know about your hospitality options, who the providers are, and how to make the right choice for your budget.

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Why go to Arsenal’s Champions League Semi-Final against Atletico Madrid?

Arsenal have reached back-to-back Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their 140-year history, and after Wednesday night’s first leg at the Metropolitano, the tie is perfectly poised. Viktor Gyökeres put Arsenal ahead just before half-time, blasting home a penalty after being brought down by David Hancko. But a Marcos Llorente volley struck the arm of Ben White in the box, and following a VAR review, Julián Álvarez levelled from the spot to make it 1-1.

The drama did not end there. Arsenal appeared to have been handed a late winning penalty when Eberechi Eze went down inside the box, but referee Danny Makkelie overturned the decision after being sent to the pitchside monitor, deeming the contact insufficient — a decision that left Mikel Arteta furious at full time.

The draw ensures a positive result for Arsenal to take back to London with an away goal and a tie level at 1-1 as they vie to face Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the final. Declan Rice was outstanding throughout, completing 83 passes — the second-most by an English midfielder in a Champions League semi-final on record.

The Emirates on Tuesday 5th May now hosts the defining night. The crowd, the occasion, and the stakes combine to make this one of the most significant European nights the Emirates has staged in a generation.

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Buying hospitality packages direct through Arsenal

Before comparing third-party providers it is worth knowing that you can purchase hospitality directly through the club. Arsenal’s official hospitality portal for this fixture is at hospitality.arsenal.com and buying direct gives you the certainty of dealing with the club itself. The one practical note is that the direct club package includes drinks but not food as part of the package price, so factor that into your overall budget for the evening if you are considering this route.

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Official partners: why it matters and what to look for

Arsenal publish a list of their authorised official hospitality agents on their website and it is worth checking before you book with any provider. Buying through an officially recognised agent gives you an additional layer of assurance that your tickets and packages are legitimate and that the provider has a direct commercial relationship with the club.

Of the five providers we list below, Champions Travel, Seat Unique, and Arsenal Direct are all listed as official partners. P1 Travel and Circuit Hospitality are not currently listed on Arsenal’s official agents page, though both state clearly that they provide official packages and both carry customer reviews. We would always recommend checking the official Arsenal agents page directly and satisfying yourself on legitimacy before booking with any provider not listed there.

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What Arsenal need from the second leg

The equation for Tuesday is straightforward in principle and demanding in practice. Atlético have not won the European Cup despite reaching the final three times: in 1974, 2014, and 2016. Arsenal’s solitary final appearance came in 2006. Both clubs are chasing history.

Álvarez was withdrawn during the first leg after being fouled, raising questions about his fitness for the return. His absence would be a significant blow to Atlético’s attacking threat and a considerable boost to Arsenal’s chances of keeping a clean sheet at the Emirates.

The hospitality packages below represent some of the last remaining opportunities to be inside the ground for what promises to be an extraordinary night. With the tie level and everything to play for, this is exactly the occasion that rewards being there in person.

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Comparing the hospitality packages

All packages listed below are lounge tier: premium padded seating with dedicated lounge access before and after the match. Prices across providers fall approximately within the £700–£999 bracket, reflecting the premium nature of a Champions League semi-final at one of the world’s great football stadiums. We show a price bracket rather than exact figures because hospitality pricing for high-demand fixtures moves quickly.

The “best value” indicator in the table below reflects the provider currently offering the lowest price in the market, this will be updated if pricing changes.

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A note on review ratings

One thing worth explaining before you look at the comparison table: Arsenal’s own Trustpilot score of 2.5 looks alarming at first glance, but it does not reflect their hospitality product specifically. Trustpilot ratings for football clubs tend to aggregate reviews from across all club operations: general ticketing frustrations, merchandise complaints, customer service issues and paint a misleading picture of what the hospitality experience is actually like. It is a score driven by the passion and occasional frustration of a large fanbase rather than a direct verdict on the quality of their hospitality offering.

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What to expect on the night

The Emirates hospitality lounge experience on a Champions League night is a step above the standard matchday. You arrive to a dedicated entrance and lounge with no general queues with time to settle before kick-off. As we noted in our first-hand account of the Emirates atmosphere during Arsenal vs Manchester City earlier this season, the crowd on big nights at the Emirates is capable of generating something special.

For this fixture specifically a semi-final and a historic occasion, the Arsenal stadium on 5th May promises to be one of the great nights.