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Beyoncé heads to London: No parking, no cash, more concert rules at Tottenham Stadium
Beyoncé heads to London: No parking, no cash, more concert rules at Tottenham Stadium
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has wrapped the first U.S. leg on her "Cowboy Carter" tour, and now she's expanding the genre-bending concert to international stages.
Beyoncé is headed to London, where she will kick off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a total of six nights. She is set to hit the stage June 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 and 16. After her six-night stint, she will head to Paris for three nights.
Of course, Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.
The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26.
Here's what to know as fans head to her shows in London.
Logistics for Beyoncé fans headed to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The over 62,000-person stadium is located in North London. Doors are set to open at 5 p.m., with the show scheduled to begin around 7:30 p.m., according to the stadium's site. Fans should note bars close at 9:30 p.m., while the the venue closes at midnight. However, these times are subject to change and may vary for attendees with premium experiences. Club Ho-Down early entry and VIP check-in will be from 2 to 4 p.m.
Fans who have general admission and standing room only tickets do not have assigned positions and should prepare to arrive early. Fans should maintain proper hydration, especially those arriving long before the show.
How to get to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The address to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is 782 High Road. The easiest way to travel to the stadium is by public transportation. There are four train stations recommended for attendees. The closest one is White Hart Lane. The stadium is well connected by TfL bus services, though on event days some routes may be diverted due to road closures. Fans can find a full list of public transportation methods here.
Rules around parking, cash payments, camping overnight more
Concertgoers are highly discouraged from driving to the stadium. There is absolutely no public car park at the stadium, which is also within a large controlled parking zone. Fans are also discouraged from queueing overnight. According to the site, concertgoers who attempt to camp overnight will be asked to leave and return at a more appropriate time.
The stadium is a fully cashless stadium to increase the speed of service. All major contactless debit and credit cards are accepted with a limit of £100. Additionally, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.
What kind of bags can fans bring to Tottenham Stadium?
There is a strict bag policy in place at the stadium, and all restrictions will be enforced. All personal bags must be 21 centimeters by 30 centimeters. Alternatively, attendees may use a clear carrier bag no larger than 30 centimeters by 30 centimeters. Laptop sleeves are permitted but must not exceed 37 centimeters by 31 centimeters.
Fans who require medical equipment that cannot fit in an approved bag will need to contact the customer service team by filling out a medical exemption certificate form.
Any other additional rules and details can be found on the official site.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
