Hosting a Sustainable Travel Workshop with Arsenal
Sustainable Fan Travel Workshop with Arsenal Fans
The Pledgeball team recently visited the Emirates Stadium to host our latest Fan Travel workshop in collaboration with Arsenal Football Club.
Getting to and from the game is a massive part of the matchday experience, but it also represents a significant portion of football’s carbon footprint. We sat down directly with Arsenal supporters to hear their thoughts on the future of matchday travel.
We discussed their current journeys, listened to their ideas, and explored how we can make sustainable travel to the stadium easier and more beneficial for the local community. Some feedback from supporters who joined us on the day included:
I am glad to have had a chance to say what I have been thinking about away travel for years.
On sustainability, it is positive that the vast majority of supporters already rely on public transport to reach the stadium. That creates a strong foundation for more sustainable matchday travel. Clearer guidance, integrated ticketing, and incentives that encourage rail and coach over private car use would help balance passion for the club with environmental responsibility. As one of the Premier League’s most prominent clubs, Arsenal F.C. is well placed to help demonstrate how high capacity, low carbon urban travel can work effectively on a large scale.
Ultimately, as fans we want journeys that are reliable, safe, and affordable. We understand the wider operational pressures and the complexity of coordinating transport, policing, and broadcast demands. When that coordination works well, the journey to and from the Emirates feels like a shared extension of supporting the team rather than a logistical hurdle.
A huge thank you to all the fans who attended and shared their valuable insights. Big thanks also to the club for facilitating these discussions. Real progress can happen when supporters are given a voice and brought directly into the conversations that matter to them.