Stadium Experience Signs Seven New Clubs

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The re-opening of stadium venues has seen a surge in new members joining Stadium Experience in recent months. The not-for-profit association has welcomed seven new clubs, including; Blackburn Rovers FC, Doncaster Rovers FC, Hibernian FC, Huddersfield Giants RFC, Huddersfield Town FC, Wasps RFC and Wigan Athletic FC. The new additions takes the total number of Stadium Experience members to around 40 different clubs across the UK.

Stadium Experience is a not-for-profit marketing consortium and aims to share best practice and promote stadia as unique and prestigious venues for meetings, conferences and events. Now, more than ever, the association is finding stadium venues joining to share ideas, as well as offer guidance and support as they navigate their way back to normality following the pandemic.

Here’s a little more about the seven new clubs to join Stadium Experience:

Blackburn Rovers FC – Ewood Park

Blackburn Rovers FC – Ewood Park conference hall

Ewood Park is home to Blackburn Rovers FC in the North West of the UK. Ewood Park is part of the Sodexo Prestige portfolio and offers high quality meeting and function rooms combined with top class service and first class hospitality. The Lancashire venue has 15 prestigious executive boxes and 10 event spaces available, and can welcome up to 500 delegates theatre style.

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Doncaster Rovers FC – Eco-Power Stadium

Doncaster Rovers FC – Eco-Power Stadium

The Eco-Power Stadium (previously known as the Keepmoat Stadium) is located in South Yorkshire and offers contemporary and flexible spaces, equipped with unparalleled facilities, perfect for all types of corporate and private events. The venue has up to 13 smaller meeting spaces and 6 larger conferences rooms, which can host up to 350 in a theatre style or 300 banquet style.

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Hibernian FC – Easter Road Stadium

Hibernian FC – Easter Road Stadium

The Easter Road Stadium is centrally located in Scotland’s capital city – Edinburgh. The venue offers a variety of suites and rooms, from a small intimate dinner for 10, to a conference or exhibition for 300 in their pitch view suite. The site also provides free parking for up to 200 vehicles. The stadium is investing in a full refurbishment of the West Stand, completing this summer and will provide even larger capacities for conferences and events.

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Huddersfield Giants RFC & Huddersfield Town FC – John Smiths Stadium

Huddersfield Town FC – John Smiths Stadium Suite

The John Smith’s Stadium is home to both Huddersfield Giants RFC and Huddersfield Town FC in West Yorkshire. Whether you are looking for an intimate meeting room, spacious multi-functional conference space or a bespoke venue for your special occasion, The John Smith’s Stadium has the perfect offering to satisfy your requirements. The venue provides award-winning food and hospitality, for events and all occasions and take pride in perfection, whether it’s sourcing the best local ingredients, designing innovative delicious menus or seamlessly planning your event from beginning to end. The stadium has 42 executive boxes and 5 event spaces, and can welcome up to 440 delegates theatre style.

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Wigan Athletic FC – DW Stadium

Wigan Athletic FC – DW Stadium

The DW Stadium is home to Wigan Athletic FC located in the heart of the North West. The stadium recently joined the Sodexo Prestige portfolio, and is a versatile venue with indoor and outdoor conference, meeting and event space for up to 500 people. The stadium offers 12 meeting and event spaces and substantial free parking for 2,500 vehicles.

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Wasps RFC – Coventry Building Society Arena

Wasps RFC – Coventry Building Society Arena

The Coventry Building Society Arena (previously Ricoh Arena) is located in the heart of the Midlands. This iconic venue offers around 80 smaller meeting rooms and executive boxes, 18 adaptable spaces for conferences and event, and even a large indoor arena for concerts, exhibitions and more. This room alone, can welcome up to 7000 delegates in a theatre layout. The venue also boasts a 4-star, 121-bedroom hotel onsite – DoubleTree By Hilton. Most recently there has been £7.5 million investment on new conference spaces, refurbishments, and building a dedicated convention centre.

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Hannah Major, Conference and Events Sales Manager at Eco Power Stadium (home of Doncaster Rovers FC), commented: “Myself and the team are very excited to have joined Stadium Experience. We are looking forward to networking with other stadia members, which will help gain new and invaluable knowledge. Being a part of Stadium Experience will also allow for new exposure and opportunities for our Conference and Events business.”

Ross Stewart, Business Development Manager at the Coventry Building Society Arena, commented: “We are delighted to have joined Stadium Experience. This gives us a great platform to increase our exposure to event bookers and gain invaluable knowledge and insights from the other Stadia members.”

Stadium Experience logo Debbie Rigney, Marketing & PR Manager for Stadium Experience, said: “We are thrilled to welcome so many new and exciting venues into our association. We now have around 40 clubs all across the UK, working together to support one another, share ideas and promote stadia as unique venues for every type of conference, meeting or event.

“As the events industry begins to re-establish itself, a forum for like-minded professionals to share best practice and network has never been more valued. We’re also resuming our prestigious annual awards to recognise and reward the very best the stadium industry has to offer. We would love to hear from stadium venues who would like to find out more about us, and potentially join our group.”

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Stadium Experience Signs Seven New Clubs