The official opening of Tottenham’s new stadium is almost here after the successful hosting of two Test Events.
The stunning £1billion structure was originally due to open last September, but various issues have delayed its completion by six months.
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Tottenham fans were first welcomed to their new stadium two weeks ago
But with the successful hosting of one Two Events, there is not long to go now before the stadium becomes Tottenham’s home.
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Tottenham’s Under-18s took on Southampton as the first of two Test Events
The first Test Event saw Spurs’ Under-18s take on Southampton, with the north Londoners running out 3-1 victors, while Inter Forever beat Spurs Legends 5-4 in the second Test Event last weekend.
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It was the perfect result for the first match played at Tottenham’s new stadium
J’Neil Bennett wrote his name in the history books by scoring the first ever goal at the new ground in the Under-18s clash – you can watch the stunning strike here – while club heroes such as Robbie Keane, Dimitar Berbatov and Teemu Tainio all netted in the legends match.
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Bennett will forever be remembered by the Tottenham faithful
Fans will be delighted to finally end their extended stay at Wembley, with Spurs to play the final weeks of the season at the ‘Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’.
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But when will the Lilywhites finally return home, and who will be their first opponents at the new stadium?
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When does the stadium open?
Tottenham will play their first match at their new stadium on April 3.
The stadium must host the two Test Events to be awarded the correct safety certificates, and both of these took place over the past couple of weeks.
The first, an Under-18s match, was played on March 24, while the second – Spurs Legends vs Inter Forever – took place on March 30.
Who are the first opponents at the ground?
It has been confirmed Crystal Palace will be the first team Tottenham play at their new home.
The Eagles and Brighton were the two potential debut opponents due to their progression to the FA Cup quarter-finals, but Palace were knocked out the Cup by Watford while Brighton made it through to the semi-finals.
This resulted in the Palace fixture being scheduled for April 3, with Brighton visiting the ‘Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’ later that same month.
Will Tottenham play their Champions League matches at the stadium?
UEFA have granted Tottenham permission to play their remaining Champions League home fixtures at the ground.
Spurs played all their group matches at Wembley, as well as the home leg of their round of 16 defeat of Borussia Dortmund.
However, the ‘Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’ will host Spurs’ home quarter-final clash with Manchester City, as well as a potential semi-final, should the north Londoners reach that stage of the competition.
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Tottenham’s final Champions League match at Wembley was their 3-0 home defeat of Borussia Dortmund
How many games will be played at the stadium this season?
The new stadium is guaranteed to host at least six matches this season.
Tottenham have five home Premier League matches remaining, as well as the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City.
Should Spurs progress to the semi-finals of Europe’s premier cup competition, the stadium will host an extra game – taking the total to seven.
Tottenham could play a potential Champions League quarter-final at their new stadium with UEFA reportedly willing to let them use the still unfinished ground later this season. Spurs have one foot
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