Global Payments Returns As Official Headline Sponsors Of The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025
Global Payments is a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and EPOS software solutions, serving more than 4 million merchants worldwide. The company provides specific stadium hospitality solutions both in the UK and Globally.
Their 41 UK venues enjoy an elevated fan experience with products such as pre‑event order, order at table, self‑order kiosks, QR code scanning. Technology you see on the high street, now available in stadium hospitality.
The Global Payments team will also be presenting the final prestigious award of the evening – The Overall Matchday Hospitality Award, which pitches all venues against all (regardless of size) to recognise the very best matchday hospitality experience at a UK Stadium venue.
Steve McArdle, Director, Stadia & Venue Solutions for Global Payments, commented: “We are extremely proud to be headline sponsors for another year. This is a unique gathering of industry experts, specialists in delivering the ultimate guest experience at their venues. To honour their contribution and dedication to their profession is an has a huge value to us at Global Payments”, explained Steve McArdle, Director or Stadium and Venues for Global Payments.
Debbie Rigney, Marketing & PR Manager for Stadium Experience and the awards organiser, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome back Global Payments as headline sponsor of our awards, which will be our 18th annual event! We’d like to extend our thanks to Global Payments for their continued support, and look forward to showcasing this fantastic company when our UK stadium venues join together to celebrate the very best in the industry.”
About The Awards
The 2025 Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards will be hosted at The American Express Stadium, home of Brighton & Hove Albion FC on Thursday 3rd July 2025. Over 400 guests from stadium venues across the UK will be welcomed to experience fine dining, awards ceremony, followed by onsite after party until 3am.
The impressive awards event recognises the efforts and dedication shown by the catering, operations and conference and events teams at every football, rugby and cricket stadium across the UK. There are 15 categories available to enter, which close on Monday 31st March. All categories are independently judged by industry experts.
Tickets are available now, starting from £120 each – Book Tickets.
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