Local rivals, international stars and just five points separating the sides… It’s the West London Derby between London Irish and Harlequins this Sunday 29 January at the Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 3pm) in front of the biggest crowd of the season so far. It’s always an exciting and dramatic encounter when the two sides meet – you don’t want to miss it! Thank you to our match sponsor for this fixture, PHL Hydraulics UK. Here’s all you need to know:

TICKETS:

  • Tickets are on sale from £25 for adults and £10 for kids - book online here.
  • Group discounts are available for 10 or more adults, email [email protected]
  • Hospitality is now sold out for this fixture.
  • 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:

  • Parking via the Club’s parking partner EST is available to book at Our Lady & St John’s Catholic Primary School for £15 – click here. Alternative parking and travel options can be found in the match day information guide.
  • The South Western Railway line between Hounslow and Barnes will be closed all day on Sunday 29 January due to planned engineering works, meaning Kew Bridge station will be closed with Rail Replacement services in operation. The London Waterloo to Woking via Staines services will be diverted between Barnes and Feltham and will call additionally at Richmond and Twickenham. Buses will run between Barnes and Feltham via Hounslow and Kew Bridge, and between Barnes and Twickenham via Hounslow. The Rail Replacement service provider is aware of the match and expected crowd and staff will be positioned at various locations for customer service and travel information.
  • Richmond (SWR, TfL, Overground), Kew Gardens (TfL, Overground) and Gunnersbury (TfL, Overground) will be a normal Sunday service.
  • There are several bicycle racks available for use at the stadium. You can find space for 88 bicycles in the racks in the North West corner of the ground next to the stairs, and 98 by the bridge linking Capital Interchange Way to the back of the East Stand.

BEFORE THE GAME:

  • Gates open at 1.30pm.
  • The ‘301 Bar’ run by former London Irish players Topsy Ojo and Conor Gilsenan will be in its usual spot behind the East Stand before and after the match, serving a range of drinks.
  • There'll be face painters and balloon modellers in the Family area in the North West corner of the concourses.
  • The London Irish Fan Store will be open from 9.30am until 45 minutes following the final whistle, selling a wide range of clothing and merchandise. You can find the Fan Store at 3 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road, W4 3AG.
  • The merchandise kiosk in the Family area will also be open before the game and at half-time, selling a reduced range of kit, accessories and gifts.
  • The match day programme will be on sale from sellers situated in the North West corner, South East corner and near the Ticket Office.
  • A new pop-up food offering - 'Brilliant Punjabi' - will be operating from kiosk 163 in the North Stand. Created by celebrity chef and author Dipna Anand, it will serve a selection of dishes from their popular Punjabi restaurant in Southall including butter chicken and pilau rice, vegan chana masala and pilau rice, paneer pakora and bhaji snack box.
  • Ronan MacManus will be performing live within the bowl before the match.
  • 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 Gtech Community Stadium is a cashless stadium and only contactless payments will be accepted.

HALF-TIME

  • Ronan MacManus will be back with another live performance at half-time.
  • Please note the Gtech Community Stadium is a no smoking stadium. Supporters will not be re-admitted if they leave the ground to smoke.

AFTER THE GAME

  • The BibleCode Sundays will be performing live in the Dugout bar after the game. 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 page to 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 Gtech. 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.

TOO GOOD TO GO

  • To limit our food waste across the Gtech Community Stadium, we have partnered with Too Good To Go and are offering discounted food at the end of each match. The Too Good To Go app has over 10 million downloads, and lets you buy and collect this food - at a great price - so it gets eaten instead of wasted. You won’t know exactly what’s in your order until you pick it up - it’s all part of the surprise. Download the app from the Google Play Store or the App Store to get started. Simply order on the app and collect your meal from the Dugout or the North Stand food kiosks after Full Time.

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