The 5 Categories Of Twickenham Tickets Explained.

The process of choosing and buying tickets for the rugby at Twickenham can be quite overwhelming. The stadium has a capacity of 82,000, so there are a lot of seats to choose from. And you’ll soon realise that there are different categories of ticket. So what, exactly are these?

Tickets for Twickenham are grouped into 5 categories. The category is dictated by the seats’ location. The different categories are Premium, Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4. The ticket price varies for each category; Premium being the most expensive and Category 4 the cheapest.

The price of each category will also vary depending on the match being played. So for example Premium tickets to an England vs Barbarians match, will be markedly cheaper than Premium tickets to an England vs South Africa match. In simple terms, the better the opposition is in the world rankings, or the bigger the spectacle, the higher the ticket price.

On that note, it’s also worth mentioning that tickets are not readily available for every match at Twickenham. Using the example above, tickets for an England vs Barbarians match will be on general sale. However, tickets to England vs South Africa will be much harder to get hold of.

If you want to know more about the different ways to get tickets for the rugby at Twickenham, I’d encourage you to have a read of this article that I wrote on how to get Twickenham tickets.

The Different Ticket Categories At Twickenham.

Next up, I’m going to explain what each category ticket is and where the seating options are for that particular category in the stadium. This should help you understand which category ticket to get.

If you already have an idea of which ticket category you’d like to read about, then you can click on the appropriate link below to jump straight to that section of this post.

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Just before you do that though…. do take note that the rake in the upper tiers at Twickenham is steep and Twickenham advise against booking seats here if you are going with children under the age of 8.

If you want to find the best seats within the category of ticket that you choose, then you should check out this article I wrote on the best places to sit at Twickenham, which will serve as yet another resource for you when deciding on which tickets you’re going to buy.

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What Are Premium Tickets At Twickenham?

Premium tickets at Twickenham are the most expensive standard ticket type and will buy you seats with unrivalled match views. Premium seats are located in the Lower and Middle tiers of the East and West stands, which run along either side of the pitch in the stadium.

Premium seats are situated in, and take up 32 of the most desirable blocks in the stadium. On average Premium tickets are somewhere between 80-85% more expensive than category 4 tickets.

Where Are Premium Tickets At Twickenham?

As stated above, premium tickets will get you prime positioned seats in the Lower and Middle tiers of both the East & West Stand in the stadium.

But which blocks are these actually in? The table below displays the seating blocks in the stadium that are for premium ticket holders.

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What Are Category 1 Tickets At Twickenham?

Category 1 tickets at Twickenham are the second most expensive standard ticket type and will buy you seats with an excellent view of the game. Category 1 seats are located in the Lower and Middle Tiers of the North and South stands; and the Lower and Upper tiers of the East and West Stands.

Category 1 tickets will get you match day seats that are situated in any one of 73 of the blocks in the stadium. On average Category 1 tickets are around 11% cheaper than Premium tickets.

Where Are Category 1 Tickets At Twickenham?

There are scatterings of Category 1 tickets in each stand of the stadium. However, the majority of Category 1 seats are situated in the Lower and Middle tiers of the North and West Stands in the stadium.

It’s worth noting, if you’re thinking about Category 1 tickets in the Lower tiers of the East and West Stand, that the first 13 or so rows in the stadium are not covered by the roof.

So if you do end up buying these tickets in the front 13 rows, make sure you’re prepped with adequate clothes to protect you from the weather conditions on the day.

You may find that this post I wrote recently on what to wear at Twickenham, could serve as a useful resource when figuring out what clothes to take with you on match day.

Make sure though, if you do take extra clothes with you, that you have a read of this article I wrote on what you can take into Twickenham. It could save you from having something of yours confiscated at the gates on your way into the stadium.

I’ve displayed all the seating blocks in which there are category 1 seats in the table below for you.

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What Are Category 2 Tickets At Twickenham?

Twickenham’s Category 2 tickets are both the 3rd most expensive and 3rd cheapest ticket category. These mid-range tickets will buy you seats to give you an unforgettable match day experience. Category 2 seats are situated in the Upper tiers of the East and West Stands and the Lower and Middle Tiers of the North and South stands.

You’re able to buy Category 2 seats in any one of 70 of the blocks in the stadium. On average Category 2 tickets are somewhere between 20% cheaper than Premium tickets and 51% more expensive than category 4 tickets.

Where Are Category 2 Tickets At Twickenham?

Just as the Category 1 tickets are; Category 2 tickets are also scattered around each stand of the stadium. And once again, the majority of Category 2 seats are situated in the Lower and Middle tiers of the North and West Stands in the stadium.

The difference here, compared to Category 1 tickets; is that the category 2 seats in the North and South stands will be higher up in the middle tiers (so set further back) and more towards the corners of the pitch in the lower tiers.

The only category 2 seats in the East and West Stands are in the upper tiers of the stadium. Remember it’s not advisable to get these tickets if you are going with children under 8 due to the fact they are in the upper tiers.

Check out the table below which displays all the seating blocks that contain category 2 seats.

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What Are Category 3 Tickets At Twickenham?

Category 3 tickets at Twickenham are the 2nd cheapest available and will buy you seats where you can soak up the match day atmosphere with a decent view of the game. Situated high up in the stands, in the upper tiers of the stadium, these seats will give you a bird’s eye view of the match in action.

You can find Category 3 seats in any one of 51 upper tier blocks in the stadium. On average Category 3 tickets are 14% cheaper than Category 2 tickets and 30% more expensive than Category 4 tickets.

Where Are Category 3 Tickets At Twickenham?

Category 3 seats run around the entire perimeter of the stadium, in the upper tiers. Bear in mind though, that if you choose category 3 seats in the West or East stand, you will be in the last X rows of the upper tiers. In other words, very high up.

I’ve laid out all the seating blocks at Twickenham that have Category 3 seats in the table below for you.

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What Are Category 4 Tickets At Twickenham?

Twickenham’s cheapest tickets are Category 4. They are located in the top few rows of the Upper Tiers in the North and South stand. Category 4 seats are also found in the very top corners of the East and West stand. Seats in this category are high up in the stadium and not for the faint hearted!

Category 4 seats can be found in around 38 upper tier blocks in the stadium. On average Category 4 tickets are 23% cheaper than Category 3 tickets.

Where Are Category 4 Tickets At Twickenham?

The seats that you can get in the category 4 price bracket are in the top 3 or 4 rows of the upper tiers in the stadium. How many rows down category 4 seats will span, depends on the block you choose.

If you go for category 4 seats in the North or South stand you could get seats 4 rows down from the top. Whereas if you choose category 4 seats in the corner blocks of the East or West stand, you’ll be limited to the top 3 rows at best.

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