Saracens make the trip to the BCS on Saturday 19 February for Round 17 of the Gallagher Premiership. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the day:

TICKETS:

  • Tickets are on sale from £20 for adults and £8 for kids - book online here.
  • 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 (£15) or the Citroen site on Capital Interchange Way (£20). 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 between Junctions 6 (Slough-Windsor) and 8/9 (Maidenhead).
  • If you are travelling by train, South Western Railway services will be altered between Clapham Junction and Barnes. This affects the London Waterloo lines to Reading, Windsor, Weybridge, Guildford, Hampton Court and Basingstoke. 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.
  • Be sure to visit our retail unit on Lionel Road which will be stocked with the new Euro kit as well as a limited range of other merchandise, including brand new BLK leisurewear items. The retail unit will be open from 12.30pm until 45 minutes following the final whistle.
  • The 301 Bar will be open at the back of the East Stand.
  • 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 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.
  • Ronan MacManus will be performing live within the bowl in the build up to kick-off!
  • 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.
  • Gavin Hayes will be back with his guitar at half-time
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Join us in The Craic after the game, with live music and bar open until 7.30pm. 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 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 seven minute walk from the stadium and offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, fitness suite and an onsite bar and restaurant. Until the end of February, anyone attending a London Irish game can save 20% on bed & breakfast, as well as on food and drinks from the Globe Bar – book by calling 020 8996 5200 and have your match ticket as proof!
  • 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.
  • 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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