Stadium Experience has announced that the 19th annual Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards will be hosted at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the new home of Everton Football Club.
The date for the awards has been confirmed for Thursday 2 July 2026.
Approximately 500 guests from stadium venues across the UK will be welcomed to the stadium in north Liverpool, which opens for the first time at the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Hill Dickinson Stadium is a brand-new, world-class venue that provides a 365-day-a-year destination for sport, music, leisure, community and culture.
The nationally-recognised awards celebrate and reward the efforts and dedication shown by the catering, conference and events teams at UK stadium venues, including football, rugby and cricket venues.
Key Dates
The majority of categories for 2026 will open for entry in the autumn as normal, with the closing date on 1 April 2026, allowing over 6 months for entry.
The official results will be announced at the gala awards evening on Thursday 2 July 2026.
The Categories
The 2026 categories are currently being finalised, with the confirmed categories (so far) outlined below.
Above & Beyond Recognition Award
Matchday Sales Team of the Year Award
Non-Matchday Sales Team of the Year Award
Non-Matchday Mystery Shopper Award
Stadium Event of the Year Award
Operations Team of the Year Award
Visiting Rugby Directors Award
Visiting Football Directors Award
Matchday Hospitality Awards (Awards by Small, Medium & Large Stadiums)
Overall Matchday Hospitality Award
Independent Awards Judging
Each award category is independently judged, Stadium Experience does not judge any of the awards.
Collette Salmon, chair of Stadium Experience, said: “Hill Dickinson Stadium offers premium hospitality, cutting edge technology and fabulous views of both the pitch and the River Mersey. These will be the 19th annual awards organised by Stadium Experience, which continues to grow and evolve every year. We are developing plans for a very exciting evening, in which stadium teams will really be able to celebrate their achievements in style in Liverpool!”
