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.

Does Wembley Stadium have a sliding roof?

During concerts, if you have standing tickets on the pitch, you will be open to the elements. This is how Wembley Stadium has been designed as it allows for the playing surface to receive maximum sunlight. Wembley Stadium does not move the sliding roof whilst visitors are in the Stadium.

Why does Wembley roof not close?

THE roof at Wembley is partially-retractable and can be moved - but doesn't cover the pitch. ... The design team wanted maximum sunlight to enter the ground and the roof is never adjusted whilst spectators are in the stadium.