The stadium hosts major football matches including home matches of the England national football team, and the FA Cup Final. ... Contrary to popular belief, Wembley Stadium does not have a retractable roof which covers the playing surface.

Is Wembley roof retractable?

Wembley has a partially retractable roof that can be used to allow more sunlight onto the playing surface to help preserve and maintain the condition of the pitch. Yet the roof does not fully close.

Why is there an arch above the Wembley Stadium?

The point of the entire thing is to ensure there are no internal columns that might obstruct view of the field from the fans. It also serves as a distinctive aesthetic feature for the stadium that can be view from the distance. The Wembley Stadium arch also is the largest single span structure in the world.