Take your next meeting, conference or exhibition to the pitch! With the excitement of the Premier League finishing in May and the anticipation of the World Cup building up for June it’s the perfect time to centre your next event at one of the UK’s famous football stadiums. Celebrating the beautiful game and inspiring delegates with team winning ways, we’ve selected three football stadiums for meetings and events which are certain to deliver goal scoring success.
Leicester City Football Club
The place where dreams definitely can come true, King Power Stadium is home to Leicester City Football Club, one of only six clubs to have won the Premier League since its inception in 1992.
Leicester City Football Club History
Known as The Foxes, Leicester City Football Club was founded in 1884 and was known as Leicester Fosse F.C because the team played on a field near Fosse Road. FA Cup finalists for a total of four times, this club made history when they won the 2015 -16 Premier League, which is referred to by many football fans and pundits as a ‘fairytale season’.
Following expansion in 2015, the the team’s King Power Stadium has a capacity of around 42,000 people. Past footballing greats of the club, such as Gordon Banks, Gary Lineker and Adam Black are celebrated with meeting rooms and suites named after the Leicester legends.
Leicester City Football Club Facilities
With state-of-the-art facilities, whether you’re looking for a space to host a small meeting or a chance to showcase new products to hundreds of clients, there’s a room to suit your requirements.
The Walkers Hall is the largest space with a capacity for up to 650 delegates and the Keith Weller Lounge welcomes up to 500 delegates. For medium sized events, the Legends Lounge seats 120 delegates and if a smaller, more intimate conference or meeting is required, the Rowley Suite is perfect with space for up to 80 delegates.
Executive boxes are another popular choice and they feature plasma screen TVs, free WiFi, air-conditioning, and natural daylight or LED changeable colour lights.
Free parking for up to 400 vehicles is also available.
To reach the end goal of a successful event, food for thought is a must and Leicester City Football Club have it covered. The chefs are on-hand to provide a wide range of dining options tailored to the exact needs of your group. Choices include a banqueting menu featuring dishes such as Smoked Salmon Mouse, Sticky Slow Braised Pork Belly, Wild Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne, and Chocolate Brownie to finish!
Day Delegate Rates at the King Power Stadium start from £28.00.
Manchester City Football Club
The proud home of Manchester City Football Club, the Ethihad Stadium provides a fantastic opportunity for your next corporate event. With so many success stories at this club, it’s certain to spur on delegates with its sporting history and achievements!
Manchester City Football Club History
Ranked as the world’s fifth-most valuable football club, Manchester City Football Club’s most successful period was from 1968 to 1970 when the team won the League Championship, the FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup.
Located in east Manchester and known as the Etihad Stadium since 2011, it has been the clubs home since the end of the 2002 – 03 season. The current capacity stands at 55,097, which will increase to around 61,000 following recent planning approval for a third tier on to the North Stand.
Manchester City Football Club Facilities
It’s easy to take events to a new level at Manchester City Football Club. As a hire venue, there is an excellent range of stylish suites and rooms for an organiser to choose from, whether it’s an intimate meeting for 30 delegates or a conference for up to 900 guests.
Named after a split-second in a momentous match in the club’s history, the 93:20 Central is the largest area, hosting up to 900 delegates for a reception, while the 93:20 East/West is slightly smaller in accommodating 420 guests.
The Chairman’s Club is ideal for networking, conferences and dinners for up to 300 guests and the on-site catering team will create menus to satisfy a range of budgets.
The Mancunian boasts style and natural daylight. It’s a great space for up to 200 delegates and has panoramic views of the pitch. Dedicated to the history and heritage of Manchester City Football Club, the 1894 Club tells the club’s story through photos and memories displayed around the room which creates an inspiring backdrop for events welcoming up to 250 people.
The stadium is ideally located for access by car or tram and has free parking for 2,500 vehicles.
Day delegate rates at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium from £29.00.
Liverpool Football Club
With a history of delivering world-class events, Anfield, home to Liverpool Football Club, is a fantastic choice for your next corporate event. The stadium’s rooms and facilities will certainly impress and inject success into a meeting or conference for up to 400 delegates.
Liverpool Football Club History
Known across the world as one of the best supported clubs, winners of five European Cups, three UEFA Cups, 18 League titles and seven FA Cups, Liverpool Football Club was founded in 1892 with Anfield as its home since formation and offering a stadium capacity of 54,074.
Liverpool Football Club established itself in the 1970s and 1980s when Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley led the club to 11 League titles and seven European trophies.
Liverpool Football Club Facilities
Expansion of the main stand makes this football stadium a game changer for meetings, conferences or team-building events with views over the famous pitch.
Combine the Reds Lounge, Sevens Lounge and the Eights Lounge to host a conference for up to 500 people in a theatre style set-up or pick the Champions Lounge which has space for up to 350 delegates. The Executive Boxes are winning options for meetings and events for up to 20 guests attending a reception.
The success of past players such as Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley is celebrated with lounges named after them, both of which cater for up to 350 delegates. The Legend Lounge and the 1892 Lounge are also available and make great options for dining.
Banquets, lunches and dinners are super easy to arrange with the on-site team to help. Choose from a fantastic variety of menus or tailor the package to match your exact requirements.
Day delegate rates at Liverpool Football Club start from £39.00.
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