Local rivals Harlequins make the short trip down the A316 on Sunday 3 April for a Gallagher Premiership West London derby! The match is designated as the annual London Irish Foundation fixture, to celebrate the amazing work of the Foundation and fundraise to help them to continue to change lives. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the day:

TICKETS:

  • Tickets are on sale from £25 for adults and £10 for kids - book online here. £2 from every ticket sale will go directly towards the London Irish Foundation.
  • Group discounts are available for 10 or more adults, email [email protected]
  • All ticket prices increase by £3 on match day. The Ticket Office at the stadium will be open from midday.
  • 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:

  • Parking is available to book through the Club’s parking partner, EST, at Chiswick Business Park for £15. Parking must be booked in advance by clicking here.
  • If you are travelling by car from the Reading area, please note the M4 will be closed eastbound between Junctions 8/9 (Maidenhead) and 6 (Slough-Windsor).
  • If you are travelling by train from the Reading area, South Western Railway lines between Ascot and Reading will be closed for maintenance work. Click here for more information.
  • 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:

  • Gates open at 1.30pm.
  • The new London Irish Fan Store will be open from 9.30am, selling a wide range of clothing and merchandise. The store is location on Stile Hall Parade (opposite the leisure centre), about a one-minute walk from the stadium. It will remain open until 45 minutes following the final whistle.
  • We are delighted to be joined at the game by some special guests this weekend… Several candidates from this season’s The Apprentice will be at the BCS on Sunday. They will be joining fellow candidate and former London Irish player Conor Gilsenan at his and Topsy Ojo's 301 Bar before the game – be sure to pay it a visit!
  • The Family Area inside the North West concourse will have face painters and balloon modellers for kids. The Family Area is accessible for those with tickets in the North and West concourses.
  • The Exile Nation is in for a real treat on Sunday, as we are joined by the brilliant Emmanuel Smith – semi-finalist on The Voice UK – will be performing in the bowl. Emmanuel is mentored by will.i.am and has sold out a headline show at the Indigo O2. Make sure you’re in your seats early to catch his performance!
  • The match day programme will be on sale for £4 from sellers situated in the North West corner, South East corner and near the Ticket Office.
  • 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)
  • Viper Hard Seltzer Lime (can) 330ml                               
  • 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.

HALF-TIME

  • Kick Your Way To Cayman is back! Two supporters will be going head to head on the pitch at half time to win a trip to the Cayman Islands! First there will be a race with giant beach balls – the winner will take a penalty kick to win the prize. If you fancy giving it a go, apply to take part here by midday on Friday.
  • Emmanuel Smith will be back at half-time performing live within the bowl – don’t miss it!
  • Please note the Brentford Community Stadium is a no smoking stadium. Supporters will not be re-admitted if they leave the ground to smoke.

AFTER THE GAME

  • Join us in The Craic after the game to keep the party going! The bar in the Dugout will close at 7.30pm for an 8pm finish. Find The Craic in the Dugout bar.
  • 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.
  • After the Dugout closes, why not visit one of our Pub Partners in the local area? Head to our dedicated Pub Partner pageto find out which pubs we recommend and any special offers for London Irish supporters!
  • 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 spacious 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.
  • An alternative accommodation option is the Coach & Horses Pub on Kew Green. The Coach & Horses has 31 botanical inspired boutique hotel rooms and is a stone’s throw from the BCS. London Irish supporters can save 10% on booking a room. Click here, select ‘business stay’ and use the corporate code LIRISH.
  • 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.

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