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Selhurst Park Seating Guide

Where to sit & the best seats

“Selhurst”

Capacity25,194

Opened1924

HomeCrystal Palace F.C.

LocationLondon, England

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At a glance

Where to sit at Selhurst Park

Best overall

Arthur Wait Stand central blocks AW-U, AW-V, AW-W

The most complete side-on, halfway-line view of the whole pitch, close to the action and clear of the worst pillars.

Best value

Whitehorse Lane Stand (WHL-1 to WHL-4) and Holmesdale upper corners

Among the cheaper seats in the ground, with a full behind-goal or elevated view; the family end is the calmest and best-priced area.

Best atmosphere

Holmesdale Road Stand lower tier, central blocks (HRL-C to HRL-G)

Home of the Holmesdale Fanatics ultras - continuous singing, flags and tifos make this one of the loudest spots in English football.

Where to avoid

Arthur Wait Stand rear rows (behind the pillars)

Roof-support pillars plus a low roof and the TV gantry crop the far touchline and far goal - the higher and further back you sit, the more is hidden.

Overview

About Selhurst Park

Selhurst Park is a four-stand ground built around noise. The two-tier Holmesdale Road Stand behind the south goal is the heartbeat: its lower tier houses the Holmesdale Fanatics ultras and is one of the loudest single areas in English football. Opposite behind the other goal, the small single-tier Whitehorse Lane Stand is the calm, family end. The two long sides are the Arthur Wait Stand (east) and the Leitch-era Main Stand (west) - both offer proper side-on views but both carry roof-support pillars and low roofs that cause restricted-view seats you should check before buying. Away fans get the northern end of the Arthur Wait Stand. Palace traditionally attack the Holmesdale end in the second half, so for a home goal surge sit in or near the Holmesdale lower. Best all-round sightlines are central Arthur Wait (blocks U-W) or the Holmesdale upper; best value tends to be the Whitehorse Lane family end or upper corners. A new, much larger Main Stand is under construction and will change the west side substantially over the coming seasons.

A tight, old-school four-stand ground in south London where three sides date from different eras and none of the corners are filled, so the crowd sits right on top of the pitch. The 1994 double-tiered Holmesdale Road Stand towers over the original 1924 Archibald Leitch Main Stand opposite, and the mismatched, pillar-strewn look is a big part of why Selhurst is one of the most intense, atmospheric grounds in the Premier League.

Seat map

Seating map

This is the map used for ticket sales at Selhurst Park. Exact configuration varies by event.

Layout

How the venue is set up

Premier League / domestic football

Standard configuration ~25,000. Home support concentrated in the Holmesdale Road Stand (lower-tier Fanatics) and the southern end of the Arthur Wait; away fans in the northern Arthur Wait blocks.

European / cup nights

Following FA Cup success and European qualification, midweek continental fixtures use the same bowl; away allocations can rise towards the full ~3,000 corner of the Arthur Wait Stand for cup ties.

Concerts (historic)

Selhurst Park staged major concerts in the 1970s-80s (Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen and others) but is essentially a football-only ground today; it is not a regular touring-concert venue.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Holmesdale Road StandLower tier blocks HRL-A to HRL-J; upper tier blocks HRU-K to HRU-S

The newest and tallest stand, a pillar-free two-tier structure rebuilt for 1994/95. The lower tier's central blocks are home to the Holmesdale Fanatics ultras and generate the ground's signature wall of noise; the upper tier is steep with commanding elevated views.

Pros: The best atmosphere in the ground and, in the upper tier, an unobstructed high vantage point; Palace attack this end in the second half.

Cons: Lower-tier central blocks are effectively a singing/standing section - not for those wanting a quiet, seated view; upper-tier back rows are a long way from the far goal.

Arthur Wait StandBlocks AW-R to AW-Z (away fans in the northern R/S/T blocks; home central U-W; southern X/Y/Z next to the Holmesdale)

The single-tier east longside, opened in 1969 and named after a former chairman. Central blocks U-W give arguably the best full-pitch side-on views in the stadium; the southern blocks pick up spillover noise from the neighbouring Holmesdale.

Pros: Proper halfway-line sightlines from U-W; southern blocks are lively thanks to Holmesdale proximity; close to the pitch.

Cons: Roof-support pillars intrude in some blocks, and the low roof plus TV gantry can crop the far touchline from the back rows - choose seats carefully.

Main StandBlocks Main-A to Main-J plus the Directors' Box; hospitality lounges behind

The original 1924 Archibald Leitch stand on the west side, home to the directors, press, dugouts and hospitality. Central and sheltered with a genuine main-stand feel, but it is the oldest structure and shows its age. A far larger replacement Main Stand is under construction and will transform this side.

Pros: Central, covered, halfway-line perspective with the dugouts below; the hospitality and Directors' Box seats sit here.

Cons: Leitch-era roof-support pillars obstruct sightlines in places and legroom is tight; construction works nearby affect the matchday experience during the redevelopment.

Whitehorse Lane Stand (Family Stand)Blocks WHL-1 to WHL-4

The smallest stand, a low single tier behind the north goal backing onto the Sainsbury's store. Designated the family area, it is markedly quieter and more relaxed than the rest of the ground.

Pros: The most family-friendly, relaxed part of the stadium; behind-goal view of the action; cheaper.

Cons: Low and shallow with limited elevation; furthest from the atmosphere, and behind-goal angle makes far-end play hard to judge.

Recommendations

Best seats at Selhurst Park

Best overall view

Arthur Wait Stand central blocks AW-U, AW-V, AW-W

The most complete side-on, halfway-line view of the whole pitch, close to the action and clear of the worst pillars.

Best value

Whitehorse Lane Stand (WHL-1 to WHL-4) and Holmesdale upper corners

Among the cheaper seats in the ground, with a full behind-goal or elevated view; the family end is the calmest and best-priced area.

Best atmosphere

Holmesdale Road Stand lower tier, central blocks (HRL-C to HRL-G)

Home of the Holmesdale Fanatics ultras - continuous singing, flags and tifos make this one of the loudest spots in English football.

Best for the home attack / ultras end

Holmesdale Road Stand lower and Arthur Wait southern blocks (X/Y/Z)

Palace traditionally attack the Holmesdale end in the second half, so goals arrive right in front of the loudest support.

Best side-on alternative

Main Stand central blocks near the halfway line (Main-D to Main-F)

Covered, central, dugout-level side view with a classic main-stand feel - pick a block clear of the Leitch pillars.

Best for a calmer, family day

Whitehorse Lane Stand (Family Stand)

Relaxed, quieter, family-designated area behind the north goal - ideal for younger or first-time visitors.

For	Sections	Why
Best overall view	Arthur Wait Stand central blocks AW-U, AW-V, AW-W	The most complete side-on, halfway-line view of the whole pitch, close to the action and clear of the worst pillars.
Best value	Whitehorse Lane Stand (WHL-1 to WHL-4) and Holmesdale upper corners	Among the cheaper seats in the ground, with a full behind-goal or elevated view; the family end is the calmest and best-priced area.
Best atmosphere	Holmesdale Road Stand lower tier, central blocks (HRL-C to HRL-G)	Home of the Holmesdale Fanatics ultras - continuous singing, flags and tifos make this one of the loudest spots in English football.
Best for the home attack / ultras end	Holmesdale Road Stand lower and Arthur Wait southern blocks (X/Y/Z)	Palace traditionally attack the Holmesdale end in the second half, so goals arrive right in front of the loudest support.
Best side-on alternative	Main Stand central blocks near the halfway line (Main-D to Main-F)	Covered, central, dugout-level side view with a classic main-stand feel - pick a block clear of the Leitch pillars.
Best for a calmer, family day	Whitehorse Lane Stand (Family Stand)	Relaxed, quieter, family-designated area behind the north goal - ideal for younger or first-time visitors.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Arthur Wait Stand rear rows (behind the pillars): Roof-support pillars plus a low roof and the TV gantry crop the far touchline and far goal - the higher and further back you sit, the more is hidden.

Main Stand blocks aligned with the roof pillars: The 1924 Archibald Leitch structure carries support columns that obstruct the view of parts of the pitch from several seats; legroom is also tight.

Holmesdale Road Stand upper-tier back corners: A long way from the far (Whitehorse Lane) goal, so incidents at the opposite end are distant and flattened.

Away corner - northern Arthur Wait (blocks R/S/T) rear rows: Away allocation shares the pillared, low-roof end of the Arthur Wait, so back-row away seats suffer the same restricted sightlines.

Whitehorse Lane front rows: Low elevation behind the goal means play at the far end is hard to read and heads can block the near-goal action.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Malcolm Allison Lounge

Premium lounge named after the legendary manager, with fine dining and seats in the Directors' Box near the halfway line.

Speroni's Restaurant

Restaurant-style hospitality with table service and a lively, host-led matchday atmosphere in the Main Stand.

Legends Restaurant

Overlooks the pitch with a private balcony above the Whitehorse Lane goal - good for build-up and the atmosphere.

The 2010 Club / Executive Boxes

The 2010 Club offers the most refined dining, while private Executive Boxes give a personal experience with padded seats and inclusive drinks near the Directors' Box.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

Selhurst Park provides wheelchair-user and ambulant-disabled positions with companion seats and an audio-descriptive commentary service; the club's Disabled Supporters' Association assists with matchday access. Provision is spread across the stands but the older 1924 Main Stand is the most constrained, and the ongoing Main Stand redevelopment is designed to substantially improve accessible facilities.

Where: Wheelchair and companion positions in the Arthur Wait and Holmesdale Road stands, with additional accessible spaces and the family provision at the Whitehorse Lane (Family) end; accessible parking is very limited given the residential setting.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at Selhurst Park

Concourse kiosks in all stands at Selhurst Park serve classic football fare — burgers, hot dogs, chicken goujons, pies, sausage rolls and chips — with vegan and gluten-free choices increasingly available across the ground. The club runs an Early Bird meal deal for fans arriving up to an hour and a half before kick-off, pairing a cheeseburger, hot dog or Tuscan bean pie with a beer, and hot food is discounted by half after the final whistle, with bars closing ten minutes after full-time.

Selhurst Park's food and drink concourses are cashless; Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted alongside cards.

Worth seeking out

Early Bird kiosk meal deal before kick-off
Tuscan bean pie among the concourse options
Half-price hot food after the final whistle

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Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United

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Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 · Premier League

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Hotels near Selhurst Park

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5-star

Wavertree Hotel

London

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4-star

Hampton by Hilton London Croydon

London

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4-star

London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel

London

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Logistics

Getting there

Transport

Three National Rail stations ring the ground: Selhurst (roughly a 10-minute walk), Thornton Heath and Norwood Junction (both around 12-15 minutes), all reachable from London Victoria, London Bridge and East Croydon. There is almost no matchday parking in the surrounding residential streets, so trains are strongly recommended; East Croydon plus a short hop, or the Overground/Southern services, are the usual routes.

The area

Set in the dense residential streets of Selhurst in the London Borough of Croydon (SE25), wedged between Victorian terraces with turnstiles opening straight onto the pavement. There is a Sainsbury's superstore built behind the Whitehorse Lane end, and the pubs and cafes of Thornton Heath and South Norwood are the main pre-match gathering points rather than any purpose-built fan zone.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best seats at Selhurst Park?

For a full side-on view, the central Arthur Wait Stand blocks (U, V, W) are the pick. For atmosphere, the Holmesdale Road Stand lower tier is unbeatable; its upper tier gives the best elevated, pillar-free view in the ground.

Where are the cheapest seats?

The small Whitehorse Lane (Family) Stand behind the north goal and the upper corners tend to be the cheapest, and the family end is the most relaxed area for casual visitors.

Where do away fans sit?

Away supporters are housed in the northern end of the Arthur Wait Stand (blocks R, S and T), towards the Whitehorse Lane corner - typically around 2,000, rising towards 3,000 for cup ties.

Where is the best atmosphere?

The Holmesdale Road Stand lower tier, home to the Holmesdale Fanatics ultras, is the loudest part of the ground and one of the most atmospheric single stands in English football.

Which way do Crystal Palace attack?

By tradition Palace attack the Holmesdale Road End in the second half, so late home goals tend to arrive in front of their loudest support.

What is the capacity of Selhurst Park?

Around 25,194. A major redevelopment of the Main Stand is under way that will raise the overall capacity significantly over the coming seasons.

Is Selhurst Park accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes - there are wheelchair and companion positions across the Arthur Wait, Holmesdale and Whitehorse Lane stands, plus an audio-descriptive commentary service; the older Main Stand is the most constrained and is being rebuilt.

Does Selhurst Park host concerts?

It hosted major concerts historically in the 1970s-80s but is now effectively a football-only ground and is not a regular touring-concert venue.

Which seats should I avoid?

Rear rows of the Arthur Wait (pillars, low roof and TV gantry crop the far end) and any Main Stand seat aligned with the old Leitch roof pillars; behind-goal front rows also make far-end play hard to read.

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