The Future of Allianz Stadium
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will soon be submitting a new planning application to Richmond Council to increase the number of non-sporting events, like concerts, that can be held at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. On this website you can find out more about our plans and why they matter.
The Future of Allianz Stadium – Join Our Community Update Events
Come along to one of our community update events at Allianz Stadium to find out more about our proposals to increase the number of major non-sporting events at the stadium and speak directly with the team.
- Tuesday 19 May, 5pm – 7.30pm
- Thursday 21 May, 5pm – 7.30pm
@ Clubhouse Bar & Kitchen, Level 4, East Stand, Allianz Stadium
To access the events at Allianz Stadium, please enter via the gates between Gate E and F.
For those driving, parking will be available in the North Car Park on Tuesday and Thursday.
What we are proposing:
Permission for 15 major non-sporting events (concerts) per year, about half of what is allowed at other major stadia, and meaning the stadium would remain empty for around 325 days per year
Smaller crowds and fewer road closures compared to rugby matches – with concert capacity capped at 75,000 on weekends and an even lower limit applying midweek initially
A staggered and phased increase, controlled by Richmond Council, Met Police and local transport providers, dependent on how well we manage each event
Why this matters
Our proposals to host more non-sporting events at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham will deliver significant benefits.
For our neighbours:
1,000 tickets reserved for local residents, with priority pre-sale access to the world’s biggest events
A new Facility Fee, generating up to £1m a year from a £1 ticket levy, invested directly into event day operations and local improvements
Free use of stadium spaces for community groups, with at least 30 free bookings every year
For the area
Increasing spending locally by £28.5 million, helping support shops, bars, restaurants and hotels across Richmond and Hounslow
Creating over 400 new full time equivalent job opportunities for residents in Richmond and Hounslow
Increasing new train services, wider transport improvements and event-day management
Supporting the Richmond Growth Plan by boosting local economic growth and strengthening the borough’s position as a destination for culture
For the economy:
Generating an associated £86 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) for the UK economy through new event spending
Generating a further £71 million in local spend across the London economy
Responding to the London Growth Plan by growing London’s role as a visitor destination through the creation of new event venues outside of the city centre
For Rugby:
Enabling over £500 million of investment into rugby over the next five years, supporting the game from grassroots to elite
Helping grow the sport, with a target of 50,000 new players
Diversifying our fan base with an additional 500,000 fans
Securing funding to upgrade Allianz Stadium, improving the experience for fans, and supporting England’s national teams
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