Wembley does not have a retractable roof that covers the pitch. It has a retractable roof over the South, West & East stands. This is to allow light in during the day, so as to allow the grass to get some sun.

It was a conscious decision to not have a retractable roof that covers the pitch. The Emirates cost 350 Million - No roof. The Olympic Stadium cost 486 Million & the Arriva Stadium [Lansdown Road, Ireland] cost 498 Million Euros to build - both have no retractable roof.

Wembley Roof open


Wembley Roof Closed

Was in row 2 and the same for me. Any advance on two 2 for staying dry!

So the roof was closed, and it did work. I am confused why this is still in discussion!

We were on 3, seats were wet when we got there and got the occasional bit of rain blown at us by the wind. Had worse though.

Bigger issue imo was the poor drainage on Wembley Way, walking through massive puddles quite a bit.

What did you lean your ladder on which enabled you to get above the stadium to take that photo.