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.

Well primarily I am on about the roof that does not work. Apologies thought I made that clear.

Sorry my mistake.
I saw the sliding parts and assumed it covered the lot.
Thanks for the info

How doesn't it work? I was sat on row 3 and apart from the odd drip is was perfectly dry all game.

wiki.answers.com/Q/Does_the_new_Wembley_Stadium_roof_actually_close


And just to get you to smile seems I am wrong

It does, but is only there to cover the spectators and not the pitch.

Therefor it isn't 'closed' due the whacking great hole over the pitch.

Was responding to the post in response to my original post on this thread.

PS thankyou for the compliment it is much appreciated as I will be 65 soon.

I can tell you that the Lad part may be a touch misleading ,but Frank (Salford Lad )is a great supporter of RL.

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.