O2 adds 5G standalone to Wembley Stadium in time to boost coverage for for Oasis, and Dua Lip events

O2 has upgraded 5G connectivity at Wembley Stadium in preparation for the FA Cup Final shows by Oasis and Dua Lipa expected to attract more than 2.5 million visitors.

The upgrade introduces a 5G standalone network throughout the stadium via a dedicated distributed antenna system, delivering faster speeds and more reliable service across the stands, concourses, and hospitality areas.

To support the upgrade, O2 has installed seven new small cells and upgraded two masts in the surrounding area, enhancing network performance in hotspots such as Wembley Park Station and Wembley Way.

EE is the lead partner of Wembley Stadium, officially branding the venue as “Wembley Stadium connected by EE.” The partnership, initiated in 2015, focuses on enhancing the stadium’s technological infrastructure and fan experience.

The enhanced network will support a record-breaking season at Wembley, beginning with the FA Cup Final.

“Wembley is one of the UK’s most iconic venues, and this summer promises to be one of its biggest in living memory—from the FA Cup Final to the long-awaited return of Oasis,” said Dr Robert Joyce, Director of Mobile Access Engineering at O2. “Our investment in and around the stadium is designed to give a huge capacity boost to O2 customers attending these events, so they have the best possible experience.”

The Wembley upgrades are part of Virgin Media O2’s broader £700 million Mobile Transformation Plan, which aims to future-proof the network. The plan includes expanding 4G and 5G coverage, rolling out small cells nationally to boost capacity in densely populated areas, and deploying innovative solutions to address known connectivity blackspots across the UK’s transport hubs and entertainment venues.