The Exiles are back at the Brentford Community Stadium on Sunday 17th October with a visit from the Cherry & Whites in Round 5 of the Gallagher Premiership. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the day:

TICKETS:

  • Tickets are available from £25 for adults and £10 for kids online by clicking here.
  • Group discounts are available for 10 or more adults, email [email protected]
  • All ticket prices increase by £3 on match day
  • Match tickets can either be sent via email as PDF’s that can be printed or displayed on your phone, or accessed through the London Irish App. Instructions for how to use the app can be found here.

TRAVELLING TO THE GAME:

  • There is significant travel disruption in the area this weekend, so we strongly advise leaving plenty of time to arrive on Sunday.
  • No trains at Kew Bridge. Planned engineering work means SWR services will not be calling at Chiswick, Kew Bridge or Brentford stations. Rail Replacement buses will be in operation but are likely to be extremely busy, so supporters are advised to travel by alternative routes to the game if possible.
  • Supporters travelling to the games should consider all nearby alternative stations within a 30 minute walk to the stadium including Gunnersbury (District line and London Overground), Kew Gardens (District and London Overground), Chiswick Park (District Line), South Acton (London Overground), Acton Town (District and Piccadilly lines) and South Ealing (Piccadilly line) as well as local bus routes.
  • There will be no trains running between Bracknell and Reading. The London Waterloo service will terminate at Bracknell.
  • For those travelling by car, the M4 is closed in both direction between Junction 4B (M25) and Junction 3 (Hayes).
  • Parking is available to book through the Club’s parking partner, EST, at Chiswick Business Park (£15) or the Citroen site on Capital Interchange Way (£20). Parking must be booked in advance by clicking here.
  • A Park & Ride service is operating from Mereoak, Reading Station and Hazelwood for £10.50 per person. Book here.
  • If you require a taxi to get you to the ground from somewhere in West London, London Irish supporters can get a 5% discount through our taxi partner Skyex by quoting London Irish when calling to book on 020 8578 1111.

BEFORE THE GAME:

  • For this match, the merchandise store will be situated in a temporary pop-up unit on the West side of the stadium adjacent to Lionel Road. The store will be open from 12.30pm until 45 minutes following the final whistle, and will include a selection of official training wear and leisurewear as well as hats, scarves, gifts and souvenirs.
    Please note, this facility will not be able to offer exchanges or refunds from online purchases.
  • There will be face painters inside the stadium in the North West corner of the concourse from 1pm to 3pm (accessible to those with tickets in the North and West concourses) and outside the stadium by Gate B from 1pm to 2pm (accessible to everyone).
  • For those with tickets in the North and West stands, visit balloon modeller Tricky the Twister in the Family Area in the North West corner of the concourse.
  • The 301 pop-up bar, run by Conor Gilsenan and Topsy Ojo, will be situated outside the East Stand for this game. Find them there from 12:30 to 14:30 for a tea, coffee or alcoholic drink. Rumour has it some former players might be in attendance, too!
  • Grab a drink or bite to eat from one of the concourse kiosks. All four stands contain both Fitzy’s Kitchen and Four Province’s Bars, which contain the following items:

Fitzy’s Kitchen:

  • Hot Drinks (Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate)
  • Soft Drinks (Still Water, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, Oasis Zero)
  • Carlsberg (can)
  • London Pride (bottle)
  • Cornish Orchards Cider (bottle)
  • Hot Pies (Chicken Balti, Moroccan Tomato & Chickpea) & Sausage Rolls
  • Lamb Shawarma                           
  • Texan BBQ Chicken Burger       
  • Grilled Falafel Flatbread             
  • Hot dogs                                           
  • Pizza Margherita                           
  • Pizza Pepperoni                                            
  • Confectionary

Certain food items are not available in every kitchen but can be accessed throughout the East, North and West stands.

Four Provinces Bar:

  • Grolsch Pilsner (draught)
  • Guinness (draught)
  • London Pride (bottle)
  • Cornish Orchards Cider (bottle)
  • Gin & Tonic Can 250ml                                
  • Hedgerow Merlot 187ml                            
  • Hedgerow Sauvignon bl. 187ml               
  • Peroni 0% (bottle)
  • Soft Drinks (Still Water, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, Oasis Zero)
  • Hot Pies & Sausage Rolls
  • Confectionary

Please note the Brentford Community Stadium is a cashless stadium and only contactless payments will be accepted.

  • We’re delighted to welcome the players from Hillingdon Abbotts Rugby Club who will be doing a parade around the pitch before kick-off. Be sure to give them a big cheer!
  • Gavin Hayes will be leading the traditional rendition of Fields of Athenry in the build up to the match, so make sure you’re in your seats in plenty of time
  • Match day programmes will be on sale for £4 at various points in and around the stadium before the game.

HALF-TIME

  • Kick your way to Cayman! Do you fancy yourself as a fly-half? Desperate to get away to the sun? Our half-time competition – brought to you by Visit Cayman Islands – could be perfect for you! All you have to do is race across the pitch, pushing a giant beach ball, and the winner will have the chance to kick a penalty. If you slot the ball between the posts, you’ll win flights for two people to the Cayman Islands! If you’d like to give it a try, please register your interest here by midday on Thursday 14 October.
  • Gavin Hayes will be back on the guitar at half-time to get your toes tapping at the break!

AFTER THE GAME

  • Under current PGB guidelines, players are unfortunately not allowed to interact with supporters within close range. This includes signing autographs, taking people’s phones for selfies and getting within two metres distance. While these restrictions are in place, we ask that you please respect these rules and do not put players in a difficult situation by asking for autographs and selfies or calling them over at the end of the game. Once the restrictions are lifted, the squad will be delighted to go back to interacting with you, once it is deemed safe to do so.
  • Be sure to head to the Dugout bar in the South Stand after the game, with live music from the Quiet Men Duo – consisting of Gavin Hayes of The Reels and Andy Nolan from the BibleCode Sundays.
  • To access the Dugout bar, supporters will need to leave the stadium via their closest exit and make their way to Gate B. Access to the Dugout bar is subject to capacity and on a first come first served basis. Supporters in the Platinum areas have direct access to the Dugout bar from their seats.
  • Once you’re finished debriefing with fellow supporters in the Dugout bar after the game, why not visit one of our Pub Partners in the local area? Head to our dedicated Pub Partner page to find out which pubs we recommend and any special offers for London Irish supporters!
  • For something a bit more special, our Official Restaurant Partner, Gaucho, has a restaurant just down the road in Richmond. Situated on the bank of the River Thames, the Argentinian steakhouse serves some of the finest beef in the world as part of a broader menu, with an impressive wine selection to match. London Irish Members are eligible for a 25% discount off their food bill by quoting ‘London Irish’ when booking by emailing [email protected] or calling 020 3281 6682.
  • If you plan to stay overnight near the stadium, London Irish’s Official Hotel Partner Clayton Hotel Chiswick is a ten minute walk from the stadium and offers ious rooms with free Wi-Fi, fitness suite and an onsite bar and restaurant. London Irish Members are eligible for a 15% discount on accommodation – book by calling 020 8996 5200.
  • Don’t forget, if you want a taxi to get you anywhere after the game, London Irish supporters can get a 5% discount through our taxi partner Skyex by quoting London Irish when calling to book on 020 8578 1111.

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