O2 Arena seating plan: blocks, best seats, capacity and seat views

The O2 arena seating plan has four parts: a floor, Level 1 (blocks from 101), private suites on Levels 2 and 3, and Level 4 (blocks in the 400s). The London arena holds 20,000 people at most. For most first-timers, a Level 1 block facing the stage is the safest buy.

Every date and its sale status is on the The O2 tickets page. Check your own show there too, because the floor changes from one night to the next.

How does the O2 arena seating plan work?

The O2 arena seating plan works by level and block, and only the floor changes between shows. A level is a ring of seats around the floor. A block is a numbered section of that ring, and your ticket shows your block, row and seat.

The O2 arena is the main hall inside The O2, the huge tented building that used to be the Millennium Dome. It stands at Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX, on the Greenwich Peninsula in south-east London, and opened on 24 June 2007.

The floor can be standing, seated or in the round, which means the stage sits in the middle. So a plan from one show may be wrong for the next. For a Disney On Ice seating plan, use that show’s booking page.

How do block, row and seat numbers work?

The first digit of a block number gives the level, so Block 112 is on Level 1 and Block 417 is on Level 4. Rows use letters, such as Level 1 Row Z, and seat numbers run along each row. Blocks with a W in front, such as W101, are wheelchair platforms.

Is indigo at The O2 the same as the arena?

No. indigo at The O2 is a separate, much smaller venue in the same building, with its own layout. And The O2 arena is in London only, so a plan for Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham or Dublin means a different venue.

What is the seating capacity of The O2 arena?

The O2 arena’s capacity is 20,000 people at most, the figure given by Wikipedia. The real number changes each night, because it depends on the stage and on whether the floor is standing or seated.

The O2’s visitor pages give no seat count for each level.

How can you see the view from your seat at The O2 arena?

The best way to see the view from your seat at The O2 arena is The O2’s own Virtual Arena Map, an interactive 3D seat map on its website. It lets you explore the arena before you choose a block.

The 3D map shows the building, while your booking page shows your show. Use both, in this order:

1. Open your event’s booking page and find the stage on its plan.
2. Pick two or three blocks that face the stage or sit close to it.
3. Find those blocks on the Virtual Arena Map to judge height and distance.
4. Read the seat description. Obstructed seats, where something blocks part of your view, are flagged during booking.

Fans also post photos from their seats on sites such as A View From My Seat. Look at these last, because the stage in a photo may not match your show.

Where are the best seats at The O2 arena?

The best seats at The O2 arena for most people are in Level 1 blocks, as square-on to the stage as you can get. You sit above the floor crowd, close to the performers, with your own seat all night.

• Best for being close: the standing floor, if you can queue and stay on your feet.
• Best for sound: a simple rule is to sit facing the stage, not beside it.
• Best for shorter fans and children: a raised seat on Level 1, not the back half of a seated floor.

Which blocks face the stage depends on where the stage is built, so no block is best for every show. At in-the-round shows, every block faces the stage from some angle.

Should you buy standing or seated tickets at The O2 arena?

Standing tickets at The O2 arena suit fans who want to be close and do not mind queuing, while seats suit almost everyone else. A standing ticket is general admission, which means no numbered spot. Your place depends on when you join the queue.

• The queue: it usually forms at Entrance E. The O2 says there is no need to arrive before 9am, and overnight queuing is not allowed.
• Saving places: nobody can hold a place for a friend, because The O2 gives out no wristbands or numbers.
• Going in: doors usually open at 6.30pm, and you enter in queue order.
• Safety: crowd surfing and moshing are banned. Standing fans have a medical room just behind the main stage.

A seated floor ticket is a chair on a flat surface. Unless you are near the front, a seat on Level 1 is usually the better buy.

What premium and VIP seats does The O2 arena have?

Premium and VIP seats at The O2 arena are sold through Premium at The O2, the venue’s hospitality service. Hospitality means a ticket with extras such as food, drink or a lounge. You can buy for one event or take an annual membership.

Under-18s in a suite must be with an adult aged 18 or over. The main Premium page shows no prices, so use its enquiry form.

Premium is best for a birthday, a work night or a group. If you only want to be close, the standing floor gets you nearer.

How much are O2 arena tickets?

O2 arena ticket prices are set for each show, so there is no single price list for the floor, Level 1 or Level 4. The booking page shows the price for each block. AXS is the arena’s official ticketing partner, and Ticketmaster UK and Live Nation UK also sell shows on the current list.

The O2 does publish one extra cost. Bag storage just outside the main entrance is £10 per bag and closes one hour after the show. An American Express card gets you a free bag drop.

What accessible seating does The O2 arena have?

The O2 arena has wheelchair viewing platforms at W101, W105, W108, W113 and W118, with space for wheelchairs and fold-down seats. Not every platform is used at every event, because it depends on the stage. Level 1 Row Z and Level 4 Row C are step-free rows for guests who can transfer from a wheelchair.

To book, go through AXS. You need a Nimbus Access Card, a card that shows venues what support you need.

Bringing children to The O2 arena?

• Pushchairs: these are not allowed in the bowl, the seating area. Leave yours at the customer service desks outside Block 101 or Block 410.
• Ears: free ear plugs, and ear defenders on loan, are at the desk outside Block 118.
• Getting separated: any information desk will give your child a safe child wristband.
• Medicines: anything that needs a fridge goes to the medical rooms outside Blocks 113 and 413. Tell the venue before the show.

How do you get to The O2 arena and home again?

The easiest way to get to The O2 arena is the Jubilee line to North Greenwich, the nearest Tube station, which has step-free access. The O2’s travel page says services are frequent before and after major events, with direct connections from central London.

• Other public transport: several bus routes stop at North Greenwich. The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers calls at North Greenwich Pier, and the IFS Cloud Cable Car crosses the river.
• Driving? Pre-book parking on event days. The free drop-off and pick-up point is in Car Park 1.
• Cycling? The O2 has over 400 cycle racks.
• Travelling from outside London? Most events end between 10.30pm and 11pm. Check your last train home before you buy, not on the night.
• Coming from abroad? The O2 says all London airports are well connected to it by Tube and rail.

What time should you arrive at The O2 arena, and what can you bring?

Plan to reach The O2 arena around the time doors open, usually 6.30pm, with one bag no bigger than A4 or a standard handbag. Exact timings are confirmed only on the day, on the event page and in The O2 venue app.

• Bags: backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large totes are turned away.
• Your ticket: show it in The O2 venue app, because screenshots are not accepted. Some events also ask for photo ID matching the name on the ticket.
• Paying: the arena is cashless, including merchandise.
• Food and water: anything bought outside stays outside. An empty crushable bottle is fine, and any bar will fill it for free.
• Banners: A3 is the limit, with no flag poles. Some events also ban football shirts and scarves.
• Smoking and vaping: the smoking area is outside the main entrance, but there is no re-admission once your ticket is scanned. Vapes are allowed on the concourses, the walkways behind the seats, but not in the bowl.

Which seats and mistakes should you avoid at The O2 arena?

The seats to avoid at The O2 arena are obstructed ones you did not choose, the back of a seated floor and Level 4 if heights bother you. Two other mistakes are easy to make:

• Using a map from another show: only your own event’s plan shows your stage.
• Booking indigo by accident: check the venue name before you pay.

What to do now (as of 31 October 2026)

As of 31 October 2026, most of The O2 arena’s November shows were on sale at the last official check. Korn, Paul Heaton and Noah Kahan’s first two nights were sold out, so check again before you decide.

Further ahead, the arena hosts Olivia Rodrigo in April 2027, Simple Minds in May and Tame Impala in June.

If a night has gone at the official seller, resale listings are on the The O2 tickets page. Compare any seated listing with the levels and blocks above before you pay.