A chauffeured ride to the NFL London Games gets you to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium or Wembley without the traffic, the parking, or the crush of 60,000-plus fans on the Underground. Westway Ride runs door-to-stadium transfers for every London fixture, drops you as close to the entrance as road closures allow, and waits during the game for the ride home. The fleet seats 2 to 16 passengers, pricing is fixed before you book, and drivers are TfL-licensed under Licence 73850301. With central London to Tottenham running about 45 minutes and Heathrow to Wembley around 50, a chauffeur turns the hardest part of game day into the easiest. Here is how it works, why it beats the tube, and how to book.
The NFL London Games explained
The NFL London Games are regular-season fixtures played in London as part of the NFL International Series, which began in 2007. Each autumn, a handful of the league’s 32 teams play competitive games in the capital, drawing fans from across the UK, Europe, and the US. These are not exhibition matches; they count toward the standings, which is why tickets often sell out within days of release.
Two venues host the games. Wembley Stadium staged the series exclusively in its early years and still hosts fixtures, while Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, purpose-built with a dual-use design for football and American football, has become the primary home. Crowds regularly top 60,000, and on game day the surrounding streets and transport lines fill fast. That congestion is exactly where a chauffeur earns its place.
The two stadiums up close
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was designed from the start to host American football. It carries a retractable grass pitch that slides away to reveal an artificial surface underneath, purpose-built for the NFL, and seats around 62,000. The stadium sits in north London, well served by rail but tightly managed on event days, with road closures that reshape the approach. It is one of the few venues outside the United States built specifically with the NFL in mind, which is why the league has made it a fixture.
Wembley Stadium, in northwest London, hosted the International Series exclusively from 2007 and remains a regular venue. As the UK’s largest stadium, it holds up to 90,000 and brings its own scale of crowd and congestion. The approach along Wembley Way fills with fans on foot, and the surrounding roads close progressively as kickoff nears. Both venues reward arriving early and being driven, since the last mile on match day is the slowest part of any journey by any means of transport. Knowing which stadium your fixture uses shapes the whole plan.
Public transport buckles under NFL crowds. A fixture pushes tens of thousands toward a handful of stations in the same hour, so trains run packed, platforms queue, and the walk from the station joins a slow-moving wall of fans. After the final whistle, the same crush runs in reverse, often in the dark and the cold.
Driving yourself is no better. Stadium parking is limited and expensive, road closures reshape the approach on match day, and finding your car afterward among the crowds adds an hour to an already long day. A chauffeur removes both problems. You are collected from your door, driven a route the chauffeur has planned around the closures, and set down near the entrance. The car then waits for your return. That door-to-door service is the core of the offer.
Door-to-stadium service that waits
Door-to-stadium transfer means the chauffeur handles every part of the journey. Pickup runs from your home, hotel, or the airport at a time you set, so you arrive with margin before kickoff rather than sprinting from a packed train. The driver navigates London’s traffic and the match-day road management, then drops you as close to the entrance as the closures permit.
The waiting service is what fans value most. Your chauffeur stays on standby through the game, so the moment you walk out you step into a warm car rather than a queue. There is no hunting for a meeting point, no surge-priced ride-hail, and no late-night transport gamble. For international visitors unfamiliar with London, that certainty is worth more than anything. The journey times below show how close the stadiums sit to the main pickup points.
Journey times to the stadiums
Travel time depends on your start point and the traffic, but typical game-day runs fall in a predictable range. Your chauffeur builds in a buffer so road closures and crowds do not put you behind kickoff.
- Central London to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: around 45 minutes in normal conditions, longer on match day.
- Heathrow to Wembley Stadium: around 50 minutes without heavy traffic.
- Central London to Wembley: roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on the route.
- Gatwick to either stadium: allow 75 to 90 minutes plus a game-day buffer.
These are guide times. The chauffeur monitors live traffic and adjusts the route, and the fixed fare does not change if the journey runs long. For visitors flying in, the airport-to-stadium option saves a hotel-transfer step entirely.
Making a day of it in London
A game in London is a reason to see the city, and a chauffeur makes a full day simple. Many fans pair the fixture with lunch in the West End, a visit to a landmark, or a pre-game meal near the stadium, with the chauffeur moving them between stops. Westway Ride also runs city tours and event transfers, so the same driver can build the whole day around the game.
For groups travelling from out of town, the day often starts with an airport pickup, a hotel drop, and then the stadium run, all in one booking. The car carries luggage, team kit, and tailgate gear without the cramped scramble of public transport. You set the itinerary; the chauffeur keeps it on time. The vehicle you choose shapes how the group travels.
Timing your game day
Game-day timing decides how smooth the experience feels. NFL London kickoffs are usually scheduled for early afternoon UK time, around 2.30pm, to suit US broadcast windows, though some run later. Gates open roughly two hours before kickoff, and the pre-game entertainment is part of the spectacle, so arriving early is worth it rather than a chore.
Your chauffeur plans pickup to land you at the stadium with time to clear security, find your seat, and take in the atmosphere before the game starts. Working backward from a 2.30pm kickoff, that usually means a central London pickup around midday, earlier if you are coming from an airport or pairing the game with lunch. The driver builds in a buffer for the match-day road closures, which tighten as kickoff nears and can add significant time to the final stretch.
The return is where the chauffeur really pays off. Sixty thousand fans leave at once, the stations clog, and ride-hail prices surge. With the car waiting at an agreed point, you skip all of it and are moving while others queue. For evening fixtures, that warm, direct ride home in the dark is the difference between ending the day relaxed or frazzled. The vehicle you travel in carries that comfort throughout.
Vehicle choice scales with your group. Westway Ride runs a Mercedes-led fleet, each model maintained, climate-controlled, and fitted with onboard Wi-Fi. The full range is on the fleet page; these are the game-day picks.
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class: seats 2 to 3 fans with luggage. The executive standard for couples or pairs.
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class: seats 2 to 3 with premium rear comfort.
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class: carries 7 passengers and 6 bags. The choice for a group of friends.
- Range Rover: holds 2 to 3 with road presence and space for kit.
- Mercedes-Benz Vito: fits 8 passengers for a larger party.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: seats up to 16 for a full supporters’ group or corporate outing.
Child seats and wheelchairs come free on request, useful for family groups attending the game. With the vehicle set, booking is the last step before kickoff.
What to look for in an event chauffeur
Not every chauffeur service handles event days well, and the NFL is a demanding test. The first thing to check is local knowledge: a driver who knows the road closures around Tottenham and Wembley, the permitted drop zones, and the back routes that bypass the worst congestion. Generic point-to-point drivers without event experience get caught in the same jams as everyone else.
Waiting policy is the second. Confirm that the chauffeur stays on standby through the game and that the wait is covered in the quoted fare, not billed as a surprise extra. The third is licensing and insurance: a legitimate London operator holds a TfL private hire licence, and Westway Ride’s is 73850301, with passenger liability cover up to £10 million. The fourth is fixed pricing, so the surge that hits ride-hail apps on game day never touches your fare. Westway Ride was built to meet all four, which is why event transfers are a core part of the service rather than an afterthought.
Booking runs through the Westway Ride site or by phone on +44 20 8044 0939. Give the fixture date, the stadium, your pickup point, and your group size, and the team confirms a fixed price covering the journey and the wait. NFL game dates draw heavy demand, so booking early secures both the date and your vehicle.
The service is flexible. Add an airport pickup, a hotel drop, or a pre-game meal stop, and the chauffeur builds it into the day. For corporate or hospitality groups, multi-vehicle bookings keep everyone arriving together. For the questions fans ask most, the answers are below.
Can my chauffeur wait during the game?
Yes. Your chauffeur stays on standby throughout the game and is ready when you walk out, so there is no queue and no second booking. The waiting time is built into your fixed fare, agreed when you book. You return to a warm car at the agreed meeting point rather than competing for a ride-hail with thousands of other fans.
Which stadiums do you cover for NFL games?
Westway Ride covers both NFL London venues: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium. The service also runs to all major London stadiums for football, concerts, and other events. Tell the team which fixture you are attending and they plan the route and drop-off around that venue’s match-day road management.
Where will I be dropped off at the stadium?
Your chauffeur drops you as close to the entrance as road closures allow. Match-day traffic management around both stadiums restricts vehicle access near the gates, so the exact point depends on the fixture and the police arrangements that day. The driver knows the permitted drop zones and gets you as near as the rules permit, then arranges the pickup point for afterward.
How early should I book for an NFL fixture?
Book as early as possible, ideally as soon as your match tickets are confirmed. NFL London dates concentrate demand on a few weekends each autumn, and vehicles fill fast for those fixtures. Early booking locks in both your date and your choice of vehicle, and the fixed price is set at the time of booking.
Is a chauffeur better than the tube for the NFL?
A chauffeur is the easier and more comfortable option for almost every fan. The tube runs packed before and after the game, with long queues and a crowded walk to the gate, while a chauffeur delivers you door to door and waits for the return. The tube is cheaper per head; the chauffeur wins decisively on comfort, time, and the post-game journey home.
Can you collect us from the airport before the game?
Yes. Westway Ride runs airport-to-stadium transfers from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and London City, with flight tracking so the pickup adjusts to your landing. International fans can fly in, drop bags at a hotel, and reach the stadium in one booking. Heathrow to Wembley runs about 50 minutes in normal traffic.
Can you handle a large supporters’ group?
Yes. A single Sprinter seats up to 16 passengers, and larger parties book multiple vehicles travelling together. The service suits supporters’ clubs, corporate hospitality groups, and family parties alike. Tell the team your numbers and they match the right vehicle or fleet to your group, all arriving together before kickoff.
Book your NFL London Games transfer with Westway Ride on +44 20 8044 0939 or online, and spend game day on the football, not the logistics.
