Tottenham Hotspur
About Tottenham Hotspur
London · England · Premier League · Est. 1882
Tottenham Hotspur, known to fans simply as Spurs, are one of English football's most decorated and best-supported clubs. Founded in 1882 and based in north London, the club plays home matches at the 62,850-capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and competes in the Premier League, having lifted the UEFA Europa League most recently in 2025.
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Club identity
Tottenham's badge is a cockerel standing on a football, paired with the Latin motto "Audere est Facere" -"To dare is to do." The club has played in white shirts and navy blue shorts as its home colours since the 1898-99 season, a kit combination that has barely changed in well over a century.
Club history
Tottenham Hotspur was founded in 1882 by boys from the local grammar school and Hotspur Cricket Club, first playing on Tottenham Marshes before settling at White Hart Lane in 1899, their home for the next 118 years. In 1901 Spurs won the FA Cup while still a non-League side, the only club to do so since the Football League formed in 1888.
The club's most celebrated era arrived under manager Bill Nicholson in the 1960s. The 1960-61 season brought the League and FA Cup double, making Tottenham the first club of the 20th century to win both in the same year. In 1963 they became the first British club to win a major European trophy, the European Cup Winners' Cup, and in 1972 they won the inaugural UEFA Cup. Further FA Cup and UEFA Cup wins followed in the 1980s.
After decades without a major trophy, Tottenham reached the 2019 Champions League final under Mauricio Pochettino, losing to Liverpool. The wait for silverware finally ended in May 2025, when Ange Postecoglou's side beat Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao to win the UEFA Europa League — the club's first European title in 41 years and first trophy of any kind since 2008, also securing Champions League qualification for the following season.
Honours
- League titles: 2 (1950-51, 1960-61)
- FA Cup: 8 (most recently 1990-91)
- League Cup: 4 (most recently 2007-08)
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1 (1962-63)
- UEFA Cup / Europa League: 3 (1971-72, 1983-84, 2024-25)
Tottenham were the first English club to win two different major European trophies, and their three UEFA Cup/Europa League titles rank joint-second all-time in the competition.
Club legends and records
Steve Perryman holds the club's all-time appearance record with 866 games between 1969 and 1986. Harry Kane is Tottenham's record goalscorer with 280 goals across all competitions between 2011 and 2023, second in the league-only tally behind Jimmy Greaves' 220. South Korea captain Son Heung-min lifted the 2025 Europa League as club captain, becoming the first Asian player to captain a side to a major European trophy.
Rivalries
Tottenham's fiercest rivalry is the North London derby against Arsenal, one of English football's oldest and most heated fixtures. Matches against Chelsea and West Ham also carry London-derby intensity, and the 2025 Europa League final added a new edge to fixtures against Manchester United.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened in April 2019 on the same site as White Hart Lane, the club's home for the previous 118 years. It holds 62,850 and features Europe's largest single-tier stand, along with a retractable pitch built to host NFL London games alongside football.
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Where to find Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur play in Tottenham, north London which is part of Greater London. Greater London is home to more top-flight football clubs than any other city in the world, which means a single trip can often take in more than one fixture depending on the season calendar. Tottenham's home games sit alongside those of London's other Premier League and Championship sides. Explore Greater London tickets
Match-day tips
London's public transport network makes it straightforward to combine a Tottenham fixture with the rest of the city. The Underground, Overground and National Rail all connect central London to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium within 30-40 minutes from most central zones, and an Oyster card or contactless bank card works across the entire network without needing to plan a route in advance.
For a Tottenham fixture specifically, Tottenham Hale (Victoria line) and White Hart Lane (London Overground) are the two stations serving the stadium directly, both around a 10-minute walk. Expect both to be busy in the hour either side of kick-off.
Gates typically open 60-90 minutes before kick-off. Bring photo ID matching the lead booker and have your QR code ready. Concessions are cashless, and photo ID checks at the turnstile are increasingly common for secondary-market tickets. Bag policy allows small bags only; alcohol and banner rules tighten for cup and European fixtures. Allow 30-45 minutes for crowd dispersal after full-time.
Where to stay near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
For a Tottenham fixture, staying anywhere along the Victoria line or in central London keeps the stadium within easy reach without needing to book accommodation in Tottenham itself, which has limited hotel options directly by the ground. Areas like King's Cross, Angel or Finsbury Park offer a good balance of transport links to the stadium and access to the rest of the city. Find Hotels near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Beyond the match and more things to do in London
A Tottenham matchday trip pairs easily with the rest of London's usual visitor highlights, from central sightseeing to the city's wider football culture, including club shops and stadium tours at other London grounds on non-matchdays. Building a day either side of kick-off is convenient given the fantastic public infrastructure in London.
FAQs
How do I get to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from central London? Take the Victoria line to Tottenham Hale or London Overground services to White Hart Lane, both are roughly a 10-minute walk from the stadium and around 30-40 minutes from central London.
Can I see more than one London club in a single trip? Yes. Greater London hosts more top-flight clubs than any other city, so depending on the fixture calendar it's often possible to combine two matches in one visit.
Is it better to stay near the stadium or in central London? Central London, particularly along the Victoria line, generally offers better transport access and more accommodation choice than staying directly in Tottenham.
Do I need to book transport in advance for a matchday? No. an Oyster card or contactless payment works across the entire network, though it's worth allowing extra time either side of kick-off for busier stations.