From Crystal Palace to Wembley: Why Do FA Cup Champions Climb Stairs?

Climbing the stairs to lift the FA Cup trophy may seem like a minor gesture but this takes more than a century of English history and tradition. And yes, it all began in a crystal palace. This ritual not only decorates the finals, it also marks a sacred moment for the champions. Manchester City lived it in its own flesh by raising the cup in 2011, 2019 and 2023, climbing the steps of Wembley as part of the celebration. But why do those stairs go…