The Results – The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2023
Specialist events and hospitality teams from 40+ football, rugby and cricket venues across the UK have celebrated their ‘off the pitch’ successes at the 16th annual Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards. The prestigious event, sponsored by both Global Payments and Hungrrr, was hosted place at St. Mary’s Stadium, home of Southampton FC. Around 400 guests attended to represent their teams in conference and events, matchday hospitality, chef teams, public catering, operational departments and senior management. They experienced a warm welcome to the south coast in the venues stunning Mike Channon Suite, which included a fine dining four course menu, with awards ceremony and live entertainment, before partying into the early hours of the morning until 4am.
United Airlines Unveiled As Front-Of-Shirt Sponsor For Wrexham AFC
World’s largest airline lands new Wrexham AFC sponsorship from 2023/24 season
United Airlines has been announced as the official front-of-shirt sponsor of Wrexham AFC, for both the men’s and women’s teams, starting from the 2023/24 season.
Ticketmaster Extends Partnership With Notts County F.C.
With the 23/24 matches fast approaching, Notts County F.C. and Ticketmaster have announced they will continue their long-running partnership and look forward to welcoming fans back to Meadow Lane for another season.
Levy UK + Ireland Proud to Add Burnley’s Turf Moor To Stadia Portfolio
Leading sports and entertainment caterer, Levy UK + Ireland, announces partnership with EFL Champions, Burnley Football Club. Levy will deliver matchday concourse catering, hospitality, plus conferencing and events – starting for the 2023/24 season, which sees the Clarets back in the Premier League at the first time of asking.
New Research Reveals Huge Role Stadiums Play In Football Fans' Engagement With Their Favourite Team
44% rarely or never attend games, with close to half saying it's because coming to the home ground on match day is “simply too expensive”
New consumer research reveals the critical role that football stadiums play in engaging fans with their favourite teams, with 86% saying their home ground is important in connecting supporters to the club – including 43% who consider it “absolutely vital”. The survey of 1,000 UK football fans commissioned by Imagineear, specialists in media and technology for visitor experiences, shows that over three‑quarters (77%) of supporters see their club's home ground as a key part of its identity, including a third (34%) who say that it “wouldn't be the same without it”.
