London Irish are back at the Brentford Community Stadium on Friday 19 November (kick-off 7.45pm) for the Club’s first Friday Night Lights game in West London! The Exiles will be hosting Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup and looking to build on the 26-36 victory over Northampton last weekend. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the day:

TICKETS:

  • As a one-off Cup special to celebrate our first Friday Night Lights match - tickets are just £10 for adults and £5 for kids in all stands when booked in advance! Book here.
  • Tickets in the Platinum and Ticket + areas are only £25, with padded seats and access to private bars.
  • 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 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 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 will open 90 minutes before kick-off, at 6.15pm
  • If you get to the area earlier, there are several great pubs in the vicinity 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.
  • The temporary retail unit on Lionel Road will be open from 5.30pm until 45 minutes following the final whistle, and will sell official replica kit, leisure-wear and training-wear as well as scarves, hats and gifts. Please note, this facility will not be able to offer exchanges or refunds from online purchases.
  • There will be face painters and a balloon modeller for kids in the Family Area (North West corner of the concourse) from 1pm to 3pm (accessible to those with tickets in the North stand).
  • The 301 pop-up bar, run by Conor Gilsenan and Topsy Ojo, will be situated outside the East Stand before the game, selling teas, coffees and alcoholic drinks.
  • 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.

  • Ronan MacManus will be on the guitar this weekend to provide entertainment in the build up to kick-off
  • A reduced match day programme will be on sale for £3 from the sellers around the stadium in the North West corner, South East corner and near the Ticket Office.
  • As an evening fixture, please be aware there will be use of very bright and at times flashing lights within the stadium.
  • Please note that the Brentford Community Stadium is a no smoking stadium and there is no re-admittance.

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 18 November.
  • Ronan MacManus will be back on the guitar at half-time to get your toes tapping at the break!

AFTER THE GAME

  • As an evening fixture, we request that you please be mindful and respectful of our neighbours when leaving the stadium and keep your noise to a minimum.
  • 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.
  • Be sure to head to the Dugout bar in the South Stand after the game, with live music from the MacManus Brothers featuring Fionnghuala Devereaux. The Dugout bar will be open until 11pm.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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