Twickenham rugby and event parking
When events are held at Twickenham Stadium, it can cause problems in terms of transport and parking for local residents, businesses and their visitors.
Timetable of events
Zone hours are 11am to 11pm on event days.
| Date | Fixture | Kick off | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 10 February 2024 | England v Wales | 4.45pm | 82,000 |
| Friday 16 February 2024 | England Men's training session | 10am to 12 noon | 10,000 |
| Saturday 9 March 2024 | England v Ireland | 4.45pm | 82,000 |
| Thursday 14 March 2023 | Schools day | 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm | 4,000 |
| Thursday 4 April 2024 | Rugby event | TBC | 1,000 |
| Saturday 20th April 2024 | Women's Six Nations England v Ireland | 2.15pm | 60,000 |
| Sunday 21 April 2024 | Twickenham takeover day | Community finals | 1,500 |
| Saturday 27 April 2024 | Harlequins Big Summer Kick Off | TBC | 60,000 |
| Saturday 4 May 2024 | Army Navy match men's and women's | 2pm and 4.45pm | 82,000 |
| Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2024 | Papa John community days | 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm | 2,000 |
| Saturday 8 June 2024 | Gallagher Premiership Final | TBC | 82,000 |
| Saturday 15 June 2024 | County finals men | 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm | 4,000 |
| Sunday 16 June 2024 | County final women | 11am, 1pm and 3pm | 4,000 |
| Saturday 22 June 2024 | Barbarian's rugby | Fixture still to be confirmed | 50,000 |
| Saturday 10 August 2024 | Religious festival | Enquiry pending | 72,000 |
| Saturday 14 September 2024 | Rugby event | Fixture still to be confirmed | 50,000 |
| July/August/September | Concerts | No concerts planned | 55,000 |
| Saturday 2 November 2024 | England v New Zealand | TBC | 82,000 |
| Weekend of 9 November 2024 | England v Australia | TBC | 82,000 |
| Weekend of 16 November 2024 | England v South Africa | TBC | 82,000 |
| Weekend of 23 November 2024 | England v Japan | TBC | 82,000 |
| TBC | Harlequins Big Game 16 | TBC | 80,000 |
Event day restrictions
When very large crowds are expected on an event day (for example 25,000 or more), we introduce the 'Twickenham Event Zone' also known as Controlled Parking Zone (R). This is a one-day Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) around Twickenham Stadium.
- Where the crowds expected are more than 30,000, the full CPZ
(pdf, 2644KB) is usually implemented covering a large number of roads in the area. - Where the crowds expected are around 30,000, a small sub-CPZ(pdf, 721KB) is implemented covering a small number of roads immediately opposite the stadium.
The days the Zone will be in operation are sign-posted well in advance at the Zone entry points, and on major routes into the area.
Local residents, businesses and their visitors
Residents and businesses within the Twickenham Event (R) Zone, can apply for free one-year permits for themselves and their visitors. Find out how to apply.
Permit holders for the Heatham (HM), Cole Park (C), Whitton Road (WR), Whitton South (WS) and Whitton Central (WC) Zones do not need additional permits for event days, as their normal permits will be valid as long as they are displayed correctly.
When there is no event, only those vehicles displaying a valid HM/R, C/R, WR, WS or WC permit (resident/business or visitor) will be entitled to park throughout these zones when they are in operation. Zone R permits will not be valid during the days and times that these zones operate.
Zone R Resident Permits and Resident Visitor Permits will continue to be valid solely when Zone R is in operation.
Event-goers
Visitors to the area are free to drive in, although we strongly recommend that you use public transport whenever possible.
Some of our car parks are open on event days, for details visit car parks. There are also other private car parks close to the Stadium.
Road closures
If pedestrian and vehicular traffic conditions require, temporary road closures will be put in place in a number of roads around the stadium before kick off and after the final whistle. Roads that could be affected include Rugby Road, Whitton Road (between London Road and Kneller Road), and London Road (between King Street and Whitton Road).
Closures typically take place around 1.5 to 2 hours before and after an event. The timings and duration will depend on the level of pedestrian traffic and the time of the event.
Disabled parking
On event days, Blue Badge holders are permitted to park within the Twickenham Event (R) Zone.
Illegal parking
If you illegally park within Twickenham Event (R) Zone, during operating hours, you may be liable for a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Further information
For more information you can:
Updated: 05 February 2024
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