It seems 2014 promises to be a very exciting year for Northampton Town Football Club as the Sixfields redevelopment becomes a reality. The East Stand will be transformed over the next few months with 18 luxury corporate boxes, the biggest conferencing facility in the area, a new supporters bar, a hotel, over 2,000 new seats and more, while the West, North and South stands will also have a makeover to give the Cobblers a fantastic new look home, offering superb foundations for the team to move up through the Football League. The really exciting news is that the boxes will be ready for the
It seems 2014 promises to be a very exciting year for Northampton Town Football Club as the Sixfields redevelopment becomes a reality. The East Stand will be transformed over the next few months with 18 luxury corporate boxes, the biggest conferencing facility in the area, a new supporters bar, a hotel, over 2,000 new seats and more, while the West, North and South stands will also have a makeover to give the Cobblers a fantastic new look home, offering superb foundations for the team to move up through the Football League. The really exciting news is that the boxes will be ready for the start of next season in August with the rest of the new facilities very shortly afterwards! The expansion of the stadium marks the first stage of a multi-million pound redevelopment of the area which will support growth in the Enterprise Zone and bring forward more revenue streams for the Football Club. Additional planning applications will be made in the near future for housing, offices, a gym and local retail facilities. The redevelopment opens up a whole world of opportunities for businesses in Northamptonshire and beyond to become involved with a forward thinking, progressive football club. So, whether you want to enjoy your football from the comfort of your own private branded executive box, or to experience the club’s already highly rated lounge hospitality as it moves on to the next level, you can register your interest now. Demand is already high, particularly in the executive boxes, but there is still time to declare an interest, email It could be you are looking for a venue to hold your meeting, party or conference, and we the new stadium will be able to cater for around 1,000 delegates. email to start making your plans! Of course, the Sixfields redevelopment isn’t just good news for the club, it is fantastic for local businesses as well. Local businesses are being invited to tender for work as part of the redevelopment, whether it be as part of the building work, the new office infrastructure, the new decor or in any other area, the club would like to hear from you. Preference will be given to current or potential sponsors, and contra deals mutually beneficial partnerships will be considered. Please email to tender and to discuss the club’s requirements. But, while there is a lot of excitement based around next season and beyond, there is still plenty of football to be played this season. And, there are still a number of hospitality, advertising and sponsorship opportunities available in the current campaign. Media interest in the club and Sixfields is sure to rise as we near the final few games at the current Sixfields so now would be an ideal time to get involved, as the next few months will be an important and high profile part in the 117 year history of the club, featuring prominently in local, national and international media. Whether you are one of the last to enjoy matchday hospitality in the current Executive Restaurant, one of the last to enjoy the current Players’ Lounge or one of the final sponsors at the current stadium, you will enjoy a wonderful experience with plenty of promotion for your company or brand. Oh, and did we mention our last two opponents of the season – Portsmouth and Oxford United? The 2008 FA Cup winners followed by a local derby – perfect for a high profile sponsorship! The Match Sponsor package is sold out for the remainder of the season and hospitality bookings are already high (especially for the last two games) so please or call 01604 683734 to discuss your requirements. We also have a number of club events to look forward to in the New Year. The annual Golf Day sponsored by Carlsberg will take place in the spring, with the arrangements for this and our next Sportsman’s Dinner underway, announcements on these events are expected very soon. Already booked into the diary is the club’s End of Season Dinner, which is taking place at the Park Inn, Northampton on Sunday 4th May. Last season’s inaugural event was a roaring success, with Foam Techniques the headline sponsor of this season’s event. To finish off the season (and before the builders completely take over the stadium complex), we have fourth annual Carlsberg Corporate Cup event on Friday 23rd May. This six-a-side football tournament is great fun and a great way of spending the afternoon with your clients and/or staff. By the way, did you know that Northampton Town’s recent FA Cup tie at Bishop’s Stortford in November drew more than 1.1 million TV viewers on ITV1, which dwarves the viewing figures achieved on non terrestrial stations. Proof of the power of advertising your brand with the Cobblers.