Arsenal v Chelsea — 5 September — fixed-fare transfers to the Emirates
Emirates Stadium, N7 · Saturday 5 September 2026 · Premier League

Arsenal vs Chelsea — Taxi & Transfers

One of the most-watched fixtures of the opening month — Xabi Alonso's first trip to the Emirates as Chelsea manager, and a full house from kick-off. Book a fixed-fare car and skip the Holloway Road crush either side of the game.

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5 September 2026 · Premier League

The season's first big test

Arsenal host Chelsea in what's already one of the most-anticipated early fixtures of the season — Xabi Alonso's first visit to the Emirates as Chelsea manager, and a first real form guide for both sides. Early-season or not, this is a full house and a busy Holloway Road either side of kick-off.

The ground

Emirates Stadium, N7

60,704 capacity on Hornsey Road — one of the hardest tickets of the opening weeks.

The storyline

A new era, an old rivalry

Xabi Alonso's first north London test as Chelsea boss adds extra edge to an already-loaded fixture.

The exit

60,000 leaving together

A held pickup point beats the queue for Drayton Park and Arsenal stations after the final whistle.

Fixed fares

To the Emirates, from anywhere

RouteSaloonExecutiveMPV / Group
Central London → Emirates Stadiumfrom £28from £50from £58
Heathrow → Emirates Stadiumfrom £56from £82from £90
Brighton & Hove → Emirates Stadiumfrom £125from £162from £172
Milton Keynes → Emirates Stadiumfrom £108from £142from £152
Oxford → Emirates Stadiumfrom £130from £168from £178

Indicative fares, fixed and confirmed at booking. For any other UK starting point, see intercity transfers. Fares shown are one-way; let us know at booking if you need a return. Flying into Gatwick and Stansted? See our airport pages for a fixed fare from there.

Where & when

Emirates Stadium — Hornsey Road, Holloway, N7 7AJ.

Premier League kick-offs default to 3pm on a Saturday or 8pm midweek unless TV selection moves them — exact timing for this fixture is usually confirmed 6–8 weeks out. We track the confirmed kick-off and adjust your pickup automatically, so there is nothing to rebook.

FAQ

Arsenal vs Chelsea — common questions

Is this Xabi Alonso's first trip to the Emirates as Chelsea manager?

Yes — one of the most-watched storylines of the fixture, and part of why this early-season derby is drawing more attention than a typical September date.

Is the fare fixed for a fixture this early in the season?

Yes — high demand doesn't change the price. Whether it's the first big derby of August or the last day of May, the fare agreed at booking is what you pay.

Where's the pickup point at the Emirates?

Confirmed at booking, clear of the Drayton Park and Holloway Road crush that builds pre- and post-match on derby days.

Can you take a group of us together?

Yes — MPV for up to 6, 8-seater minibus for larger groups, one fare rather than splitting across cars.

We're coming from outside London for this one — worth it?

For groups especially, yes — a fixed-fare car door to door is often simpler and better value than train tickets plus taxis at both ends, and everyone travels together.

Will the driver wait if the match overruns or kick-off is delayed?

Yes — every Rushxo pickup includes 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time from your scheduled pickup slot, which comfortably covers a match that runs long, goes to added time, or a delayed start. Your fixed fare does not change because of it.

The season's first big derby — one fixed fare

Book early — this is shaping up as one of the hardest tickets of the opening month.

Book Online →  WhatsApp  📞 020 8888 9988

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