Metallica at London Stadium: M72 tour doors, times and bags
Metallica London fans arriving at London Stadium for the M72 World Tour no-repeat weekend should expect doors at 3:30pm Friday and 3pm Sunday, with Knocked Loose and Gojira opening Friday before Metallica at 8pm, and Avatar and Pantera ahead of Metallica at 7:30pm on Sunday. Friday's curfew is 10:30pm; Sunday's is 10pm.
Key Takeaways
- Metallica plays London Stadium on Friday 3 July and Sunday 5 July 2026 with completely different setlists each night.
- Official set times: Friday — Knocked Loose 5:30pm, Gojira 6:30pm, Metallica 8pm; Sunday — Avatar 5pm, Pantera 6pm, Metallica 7:30pm.
- Bags larger than A4 are banned with no cloakroom; reusable water bottles are also prohibited at this event.
- Public transport is strongly recommended — post-show walks to Stratford station can take up to 90 minutes.
- Last-minute tickets may still be available via official resale channels, with two-day passes from about £215.
What time does Metallica take the stage in London?
London Stadium has published confirmed timings for both M72 shows. On Friday 3 July, doors open at 3:30pm, Knocked Loose start at 5:30pm, Gojira at 6:30pm, and Metallica at 8pm, with a 10:30pm curfew. Sunday 5 July opens at 3pm, with Avatar at 5pm, Pantera at 6pm, and Metallica at 7:30pm to meet the earlier 10pm curfew.
Re-entry is not permitted once inside, though guests can move freely around the stadium bowl and Stadium Island. Fans on Sunday should check last train times carefully — venue guidance warns the walk back to Stratford stations after a sold-out crowd can take up to 90 minutes.
Who is supporting Metallica on each London night?
The M72 tour's no-repeat weekend means different openers each night. Friday's bill features hardcore outfit Knocked Loose and French groove-metal act Gojira. Sunday swaps in Swedish metallers Avatar and Pantera, giving London two distinct metal line-ups across the weekend.
Metallica is visiting just three UK cities this summer — Glasgow, Cardiff and London — making the Stratford dates a rare chance for fans to catch the band on home soil with fully separate setlists.
What can fans expect from the setlists?
Based on the tour's no-repeat format, night one is expected to lean on staples such as Creeping Death, Harvester of Sorrow, King Nothing, 72 Seasons, The Day That Never Comes, Battery, Master of Puppets and Seek & Destroy. Sunday could feature Whiplash, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Ride the Lightning, Lux Æterna, Fade to Black, The Unforgiven, One and Enter Sandman.
The in-the-round snake pit stage sits at the centre of the general-admission area, putting standing fans close to the action. For more live-music coverage, see our Celebrity Breaking News section.
What is the London Stadium bag policy for Metallica?
Venue officials advise leaving bags at home. Anything brought in must be smaller than A4 and will be searched; there is no general bag storage or cloakroom. Prohibited items include large backpacks, glass bottles, cans, selfie sticks, professional recording devices, food, laser pens and reusable cups or water bottles — though free cups are available at water refill stations across the concourses.
London Stadium is a cashless venue, so bring a card or mobile payment. Clear skies and highs of 26°C Friday and 28°C Sunday are forecast, so dress for warm evening temperatures. Full event-day details are on the London Stadium website.
How do you get to Metallica at London Stadium?
Public transport is the recommended option, with road closures on event days. Stratford station — served by Central, Jubilee, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia and c2c — is roughly a 15-minute walk. Pudding Mill Lane and Hackney Wick offer nearby alternatives. An accessible shuttle runs from Stratford Platform 13 to Bridge 3, though high demand may mean longer waits.
Ticketless fans can still try official resale through Ticketmaster, with two-day passes from about £215, or check authorised resale platforms such as StubHub and Viagogo.