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Twickenham Stadium

November 03, 2025 19:23

Twickenham Stadium is the largest stadium in the world designed for rugby. The arena is also used for various events, such as concerts.

Name	Twickenham Stadium
Country	England
Address	200 Whitton Road Twickenham TW2 7BA
Year of foundation	1907
Year of opening	2 October 1909
Years of renovation	2005-2008
Architect	John Bradley
Management company	Twickenham Experience Ltd
Team	England Rugby Union Team
Playing field area	Approx. 7,000 sq. m. (100 × 70 m), total arena area 30,000 sq. m.
Record attendance	82,293 spectators — record set at the international match between England and Ireland (Six Nations, 15 March 2015)
Capacity	82,000

History of Twickenham Stadium

In 1907, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) decided to purchase land in Twickenham to create a national rugby field. The stadium officially opened on 2 October 1909.

allianz stadium, twickenham — Allianz Twickenham Stadium

In 1910, the arena hosted its first international match between England and Wales.

In 1927, the British listened to the first ever live radio broadcast of a rugby match on BBC radio. It was broadcast from Twickenham Stadium.

The first ever television broadcast of a rugby match, which took place at the same arena between Scotland and Great Britain as part of the Calcutta Cup, dates back to 1938.

In 1991, the stadium hosted the first Rugby World Cup final. The British lost to the Australians 12-6.

In 2004, the stadium underwent reconstruction, and its capacity increased to 82,000 seats.

In 2005, the old south stand was demolished and replaced with an identical north stand. As a result, the stadium took on the shape of a uniform bowl and became completely enclosed for the first time in its history.

In 2018, a new east stand appeared in the arena.

The facade of the sports facility is decorated with twin towers, designed in 1909 and which have become its symbol.

Twickenham Rugby Stadium is considered an icon of English rugby, celebrating its centenary in the 2009-2010 season.

Along with Allianz Park (now StoneX Stadium), sponsored by Allianz, it is used to host the biggest rugby competitions.

Fans often refer to the arena as ‘The Cabbage Patch’ because the land on which it stands was previously used to grow cabbage.

Events at Twickenham Stadium

twickenham stadium events — Twickenham Stadium events

England rugby attracts fans from all over the world. Twickenham Stadium hosts not only competitions, but also concerts, festivals and other events.

Allianz rugby is synonymous with exciting competition. Twickenham Stadium has hosted matches between the strongest teams in the sport:

Home matches of the Great Britain National Rugby Union team.
Matches against teams representing the Southern Hemisphere, usually held annually in November.
The London stage of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
The final match of the championship and the third-place match of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series.
The Premiership Rugby final.
The annual Harlequins' Big Game on Christmas Day and an additional annual event in late spring.
The Anglo-Welsh Cup, Heineken Cup and Champions Cup finals.
The Oxford and Cambridge match, the final of the Daily Mail Cup for English schools.
The Army Navy match, which concludes the annual Inter-Services Competition.
In 1991 and 2015, the stadium hosted Rugby World Cup matches.

Over the years, such famous bands as Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, Genesis, U2, The Rolling Stones, The Police, Eagles, R.E.M., and Lady Gaga have performed at the arena. The sound at the stadium is considered one of the best among all indoor arenas in London.

Lady Gaga - The Born This Way Ball Live at London Twickenham Stadium

A number of events will take place at the stadium in the coming months:

1.11.25 - England national rugby union team vs Australia national rugby union team.
8.11.25 - England vs Fiji national rugby union team.
15 November 2025 - England vs New Zealand national rugby union team.
23 November 2025 - England vs Argentina national rugby union team.
7 February 2026 - Men's Six Nations Championship: England vs Wales national rugby union team.
21 February 2025 - England vs Ireland national rugby union team.

Where is Twickenham Stadium located?

Twickenham Stadium is located in the London suburb of Twickenham, in Richmond upon Thames. It is a short distance from Heathrow Airport. Twickenham railway station is located near the stadium and has a direct connection to London Waterloo station.

The sports arena has a rugby museum with interactive features that tell the history of the venue and English rugby. The museum's collection includes 38,000 exhibits, archival materials, photographs and other artefacts.

Twickenham Stadium Seating Plan

The Twickenham Stadium seating plan includes four stands: North, South, East and West.

The stands consist of three tiers: Lower, Middle and Upper.

The lower tier has the closest seats to the pitch, with a total of 36 blocks (from L1 to L36).

The middle tier is between the lower and upper tiers and includes blocks (from M1 to M51).

The upper tier is the highest level of the stadium, comprising blocks (from U1 to U51).

For most events, you can choose specific seats when booking online, but for some popular matches, only the public area or price category is available.

The stadium has special areas for families and spectators with disabilities. The family area is located in the North Stand. There are disabled facilities and easily accessible seats in various locations throughout the stadium.

Modern amenities include numerous toilets, changing rooms and a wide selection of food outlets.

Capacity

Twickenham Stadium has a capacity of 82,000 (for rugby) and 75,000 (for American football).

How to get to Twickenham Stadium?

There are various ways to get to Twickenham Stadium, so you need to decide on the most convenient transfer option.

By train

Twickenham Stadium is easily accessible by train to Twickenham station. From there, it is about a 13-minute walk to the sports arena.

There are several railway stations that lead to Twickenham:

South Western Railway. Regular services from London Waterlow station. The journey takes about half an hour on average.
Great Western Railway. Provides transfers to Twickenham from Reading, Slough and Windsor.

By underground

You can get to Twickenham Stadium by underground, but with a change: take the District line to Richmond station, then change to the South Western Railway and continue to Twickenham station.

By bus

Buses running on the following routes stop near Twickenham Stadium: 281, 267, 481 and H22.

By car

Rugby London fans can reach Twickenham Stadium via the motorway. Head west on the A4, then take the A316 and follow it towards Richmond.

From other areas, the stadium can be reached via the M3, M4 or M25:

On the M3, exit at the A316 and head towards Richmond.
On the M4, exit onto the A316 and continue towards the sports arena.
On the M25, exit onto the A308 and follow the signs towards Twickenham.

Twickenham Stadium parking

Twickenham Stadium has free parking for around 2,000 cars.

During official events, there may not be enough spaces for everyone, so it is recommended to book in advance.

If necessary, motorists can use the Arragon Car Park or Parking Whitton (121A Nelson Rd) universal city car parks.

Visitor information

When heading to rugby at Twickenham, it is important to gather as much information as possible about the arena and upcoming events.

Opening hours

Twickenham Stadium, known as Allianz Stadium Twickenham since 2024, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.

On Sundays, it is open from 11:00 to 17:00.

On Mondays, the arena is only open during school holidays.

Guided tours of the stadium are available during these hours.

On days when rugby matches and other events are held, the opening hours of the sports arena may vary.

Hotels near Twickenham Stadium

London Twickenham Stadium Hotel. Located in St. Margarets and North Twickenham, a 1-minute drive from the arena. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre.