For the first time in their history, Arsenal Women have sold out the Emirates for a WSL match as they take on Manchester United on February 17. 

This is the second time the team has sold out the Emirates, with the first being their semi-final UEFA Women’s Champions League clash with Wolfsburg last May. Over 60,000 tickets and all hospitality packages have been sold as Arsenal prepare to welcome the Red Devils to North London in front of a full house.

The news comes after consistent high attendances at the Emirates in the WSL this season, with the sell-out overtaking the league’s attendance record previously set by Arsenal earlier this season against Chelsea on December 10. 

Arsenal Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham said: “The next step is delivering this on a consistent basis – not just at Emirates Stadium but across the league. We must continue to nurture this audience and deliver sustainable growth for the whole women’s game.”

With the club aiming to play all their matches at the main stadium in the near future, this moment in Arsenal Women’s history is only the beginning. As more women’s sides continue to play matches at their main stadium, not only in the WSL but across the world, more stories like this one are sure to come in the future.

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