But Arsenal's commitment to hosting all WSL home games at the Emirates is significant. Other clubs only do the occasional one for big matches, while Arsenal sets the standard.
It is no surprise how much the women’s game has grown, especially with attendance, and Arsenal have had a lot of success with that.
The club's full WSL transition to the Emirates will cement Arsenal's image as one of the driving forces in football equality and appeal to some of the world’s best talents by providing a big stadium atmosphere.
While they are not yet at the stage of filling it every game they do have the highest attendance. Though last season they were meant to play at the Emirates in the Champions League due to regulations of pitches and VAR but they got kicked out for the men and demoted and had to get special permission to play at Borehamwood where the stadium does not meet UEFA requirements so what message does that send.
Last season the hosted nine WSL games with an average attendance of 34,110 which is only going to go up this season with them winning the Champions League and England's euro win.
To put their attendances into context, their average last season of nearly 29,000 is more than three times the team with the second highest average – Chelsea, who are the dominant force in the WSL.
Should they progress to the knockout stage, matches from that point onwards would be played at the 60,704-capacity Emirates.
They have now upgraded Meadow Park to meet UEFA requirements so will defend their title there with league cup and FA Cup also to be played.
Renee Slegers said: “For us, this is just the beginning, and bringing every WSL match to the Emirates is another step for more supporters to be part of this special journey."
Arsenal said they sold more than 415,000 tickets in the 2024-25 season, recording a 20% increase on the previous campaign.
With their WSL home matches to be played at the Emirates, the club will introduce a season ticket for the stadium for the women's team for the first time.
Arsenal Women Supporters' Club said: "We are delighted to hear that all WSL home games will be played at Emirates Stadium next season.
"This allows more people than ever to experience a WSL matchday and help Arsenal to build on the success we achieved in Lisbon."
Aston Villa and Leicester City hosted all their home WSL games at their main club grounds last season - Villa Park and King Power Stadium respectively.
Discussions with the Premier League and WSL Football have taken place over recent months as Arsenal try to avoid fixture clashes.
Should those arise, neither the men's nor women's first team will be given automatic priority on who has the stadium.
Instead, there will be a consultation based on the needs of the specific fixture - the knock-on effect on other clubs, broadcasters and security, for example.
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