The future of Allianz Stadium

Allianz Stadium has been the home of England Rugby for over a century, becoming a cornerstone of the sport and a highlight for fans each year.
As the governing body for rugby union in England, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) reinvests all revenue into the game to support its growth at every level. Like all businesses though, we face financial challenges, which ultimately impact our ability to sustain rugby’s growth. With Allianz Stadium generating around 85% of our revenue, maximising and investing in this key asset is essential.

To address this, we’ve developed a vision to enhance the stadium as a world-class venue for sport and entertainment, and in turn generate more income all while becoming a valued local asset.

Our consultation window on the future of Allianz Stadium began on 14 March 2025 and closed on 4 April 2025. Although the window has closed, we would still welcome any thoughts that you want to share on our vision. If you have any feedback, please share this with us via email – info@ourstadiumconsultation.co.uk

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WHY RUGBY MATTERS 

More than just a game – rugby enriches lives, from improving the health and wellbeing of its players to creating stronger, more connected communities.
  • All profit the RFU generates is reinvested into the game across England with 85% of our funding coming from events held at Allianz Stadium.
  • The RFU supports a network of 378,000 players and delivers around £30 million of investment into the community game.
  • The value of rugby to the UK is even greater, contributing £2.03bn in social value to the economy in 2023/24.

THE CHALLENGES WE FACE 

Despite its iconic status, Allianz Stadium remains underutilised, with the pitch and stands sitting empty for up to 340 days a year – a figure that rises during Rugby World Cup years. This significant underuse represents a major missed opportunity to generate the revenue necessary to fund essential improvements and enable the game of rugby to flourish nationwide. At the same time, we recognise that it is of the utmost importance that whatever we do here is done in a way that minimises our impact on the area we call home.

  • Current planning and licensing restrictions mean we are limited to hosting just three major non-sporting events each year, with the stadium and bowl lying empty for as many as 340 days a year.
  • Many of the stands have not been upgraded since the late 1990s and early 2000s, meaning the stadium requires significant and costly ongoing investment and upgrades.
  • We must also invest in tackling some of the issues that we know impact our closest neighbours, including transport, and work to make this stadium a place they can feel part of.

A VISION FOR THE FUTURE 

We want Allianz Stadium to be a best-in-class, multi-event venue; one that enhances the performance of England’s national rugby teams, offers unforgettable experiences for visitors, and stands as a source of pride and benefit for the local community. To achieve this, we are developing a long-term masterplan for the stadium, setting out a bold vision for its evolution over the next decade. This plan will ensure the stadium remains competitive, embraces modern standards, and meets the expectations of all who engage with it—be it on match days, for concerts, or during other events.
  • We want to create an exceptional stadium experience for visitors and our neighbours alike, while increasing our investment in the growth and future of rugby across England.
  • In developing a plan for the future, we have established five core principles that will drive everything we do. You can view these five core principles by clicking the “Learn More” button.

Have your say!

Our consultation window ran for three weeks and ended on 4 April 2025. If you have any feedback you would like to share on our vision for Allianz Stadium, we still would love to hear it. Please email your thoughts to:

info@ourstadiumconsultation.co.uk

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