West Ham United has announced it has come to an agreement with E20 which allows the Club to sell additional seats for their matches thereby ending the litigation surrounding the capacity at the London Stadium.
In a statement this afternoon the Hammers have declared:
“Both parties are delighted to have taken the first step towards the Stadium reaching its potential of up to 66,000 capacity, to their mutual benefit, and would see it become the largest in London and the second largest in the Premier League. The increase in capacity will also make the London Stadium a more attractive proposition for a potential naming rights partner.
The arrangement means that, subject to regulatory permissions, the Club will be able to sell up to 60,000 tickets for their games as soon as possible and leaves scope to expand up to 66,000 seats for future matches.
The agreement brings with it more funding for E20 and significant additional revenue for West Ham United on match days – a deal that works for everyone.
West Ham is proud that it already has the highest number of season ticket holders in London and this agreement gives the Club the chance to reward thousands of fans who have waited patiently on its waiting list.
Lyn Garner, CEO of E20 and Karren Brady, Vice Chairman of West Ham United, said: “West Ham United and E20 will now work together to maximise this magnificent Stadium for the benefit of fans, our community and the public purse. Both parties are fully committed to making the London Stadium the jewel in London’s crown that we all know it can be.”
ClaretandHugh says: It’s been a difficult few days for the Irons with all the dramas surrounding the Marko Arnautovic and brother situation. On top of that comes the scenario regarding Samir Nasri and injuries which have made the January window look, if not a critical time, certainly one that will need very careful attention and application of funds. So that some really good news should emerge at this time is exactly what the club required in its ongoing problems eks with the landlords which in every case of late appears to have headed towards or into court proceedings. Finally, however, it appears that E20 have decided to work with the club on its ambition to get as many people through past. That can only help the situation on the pitch as the club allows itself to take the emphasis off the stadium politics and onto the on field matters which really should always be the No 1 priority.
Biggest stadium in London. Bigger than Tottenham. I imagine Daniel levy is stomping the floor in annoyance like rumpelstiltskin.