Anthony Joshua v Kubrat Pulev is nearly here and we're looking forward to welcoming you to OVO Arena Wembley. Our number one priority is to keep you, your fellow fans and all venue, Matchroom and production teams as safe as possible, please find below some vital information that will help us do to that.

Like everyone else and in line with government guidance, we’ve made a few adjustments to how we normally do things.

We are proud to operate within the ASM Global network of international venues, supported by its environmental hygiene protocol – VenueShield -  a comprehensive industry leading programme of cleanliness which is being implemented across more than 325 ASM Global facilities around the world and part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene practices so that you can visit us with confidence. Read more about VenueShield HERE.

Before you travel to the venue

You will need the following free apps so please download these in advance:

OVO Arena Wembley Venue App

• Food and beverages will only be available via the venue app (bars will only be used for collection and not sales).
• You will need the app to display tickets on your phone if you bought from AXS.

NHS COVID-19 App

We are also participating in the NHS Test and Trace scheme. NHS APP

• You will be asked to scan QR code to check into the venue on arrival. Please download the app in advance ready for this.
   

Plan your journey / book free parking

We recommend planning your journey in advance for the safest and easiest route to the venue. Please aim to travel direct to the Wembley Park estate with minimal impact on our neighbours in the local community.

FREE parking is available.

If driving to our venue you can book FREE parking at Wembley Park Official Car Park. To book, simply click HERE and follow the instructions at the link.

Public Transport

If using underground or overground train lines, Wembley Park Underground Station (Jubilee and Metropolitan Lines) or Wembley Stadium Station (Chiltern Line from Marylebone to Birmingham) are our closest stations.

There may be reduced public transport services running or local road closures in place, so please head to our getting here page for more information and to check your planned routes.

Timings
Doors – 4.45pm
First bout – 5.15pm

Terms of entry

This is a socially distanced event. By purchasing tickets to the event, you have agreed to comply with the most up to date guidance and legislation relating to Covid-19 in place at the time of event which can be found HERE. In accordance with the current guidance, you should comply with the following rules:

Arriving at the venue and queuing

• You must wear a face covering from arrival to the venue, queuing to enter and at all times inside the building unless any of the Government exemptions apply to you (which are set out HERE) or when consuming food and drink at your seat. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering, you should instead wear a visor and we ask that you carry an exemption card or badge to show during your visit.
• Please go to the entrance marked on your ticket. The venue will be split into separate zones.
• Please scan QR code to check in on the NHS COVID-19 APP and be ready to show your check in on entrance.

Entry and security

•  Tickets need to have been purchased from AXS or StubHub, and cannot be resold. Tickets purchased from other agents or bought as resale tickets from AXS or StubHub will not be admitted.
• Please have your AXS tickets ready to display on the venue app.
• The lead booker must only attend the event with members of their own household or support bubble. Photo ID and address may be required as proof.
• Groups must arrive together with the lead booker.
• We are participating in the NHS Test and Trace scheme. Lead booker details will be collected and shared in line with the legal guidelines for the Test and Trace scheme and every customer must provide their contact details to the venue by either the customer providing this data to the venue or checking in to the venue using the official NHS QR code.
•  You must not attend the event if you have tested positive for Covid-19, are required to self-isolate or have suffered from Covid-19 symptoms within 14 days of the event. Please contact your point of purchase ASAP if this is the case to arrange a refund.
• As you will be aware, there are different local restrictions in place in the UK depending on where you are living or spending most of your time.  To find out what rules apply to you, please check HERE. If you are restricted from attending the event due to the rules or guidance that apply in your area, please contact your point of purchase as soon as possible and before the event to arrange a refund.
• Your safety remains paramount, we operate enhanced security procedures and searches will be happening in COVID-19 secure way – your patience will be appreciated.
•  No rucksacks will be permitted within the venue, there are no provisions for storage, please ensure your bag complies with our venue bag policy – no larger than a standard rucksack size of approximately 35(W)x17(D)x42(H) cm.

Food & Beverage

• Beverage order limits are set at the number of people in your household/bubble, and can only be purchased via the venue app (you will be told when your order is ready to collect – please don’t go to the concourses before this.
• Food and beverage can only be consumed when sitting at your seats. This is the only time you should remove your face covering or visor.
• In line with current restrictions, the latest closing time for bars is 9.45pm.

Concourse access

• Food & beverages may not be consumed on concourses – you are asked to keep moving along unless you are queuing for toilets or food & beverage collection. Please minimise your time here by using them in this way.

Seating and exiting the venue

• You will be seated in households/bubbles, with appropriate distancing between groups.
• At the end of the event you will be asked to leave the venue row by row in your block as directed by your steward. Your patience and cooperation in helping us keep everyone (and you) as safe as possible is appreciated.
   

Be kind -  Please act and only consume alcohol responsibly.  Be considerate to other visitors, giving them time and space move around the venue, and understand they may have different requirements to yours.