West Ham’s match-day capacity at the London Stadium will soon hit 60,000 after an application for the ground’s safety certificate was submitted, the Evening Standard reports.
West Ham finally reached an agreement with the stadium landlord’s E20 on Monday that will eventually allow the club to sell the stadium’s full capacity of 66,000 for its’ home fixtures.
The London Stadium’s capacity is currently capped at 57,000 for West Ham’s fixtures but the 60,000 capacity is not far off from being agreed.
Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said:
This is fantastic news for everyone associated with West Ham United and London Stadium.
Thousands more of our supporters who are on the season ticket waiting list will now have the opportunity to watch Premier League football at our home.
The atmosphere this season has been magnificent and this increase will only enhance it further, leading to an even greater matchday experience for our fans. It is important that we give as many of our loyal supporters as possible the opportunity to watch their team in the flesh.
We are doing everything we can to grow and develop this football club, on and off the pitch, for the benefit of our supporters and our community, and maximising the full capacity of London Stadium is a hugely positive step forward for everyone.
