Going to watch the rugby at Twickenham is, quite simply going to be a fantastic experience for any rugby fan. Wherever you sit, you will have an entertaining time. However, if you haven’t yet bought tickets then you’ll likely be wondering which are the best seats in the stadium.
The best place to sit at Twickenham is in the lower tier of either the East stand or the West stand. Look for seats on the halfway line, or somewhere between the halfway line and the two 10 meter lines, no more than 20 rows from the front. This will give you the best overall view of the match.
So, that’s the ideal spot – in simple terms those are the best seats in the house for standard ticket holders watching the rugby at Twickenham. But there’s more to it than that. Twickenham is a huge stadium, with fantastic places to sit in any of the 4 stands.
In this article I’m going to touch on these in a bit more detail, so that you can bear it in mind when it comes to choosing your seats for the rugby at Twickenham.
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Best Places To Sit In The East & West Stands At Twickenham.
Ok, let’s imagine I could choose to get tickets in any block of any tier in any of the stands at Twickenham. Which would I go for?
- Well, first off I’d choose either the East or West Stand. I know not everyone does, but I just prefer watching the game from the sidelines rather than at either end of the pitch.
Which tier I choose to sit in would depend on the block I could get. I’ve summarized my own personal preference for the best blocks to watch a match at Twickenham in the table below:-
| Stand | Block | Tier |
| West | L5 & L6 | Lower |
| East | L24, L25 & L26 | Lower |
Sat here you’re positioned somewhere between the two 10 meter lines, so pretty much on the halfway line. The perfect spot to get a decent all round view of the game.
Bear in mind though that you can’t get tickets for the front rows of seats in these blocks in the West stand as they are reserved for media.
It’s worth noting also that blocks L5 & L6 are next to the players’ tunnel. So if you sit here you’ve a chance of getting an up close and personal view of the teams as they enter and exit the pitch.
There are 39 rows in these lower tier blocks. Sitting in the 1st 20 will put you close enough to the game to hear the sounds of the match in play.
The Middle Tiers In The East & West Stand.
Arguably the higher up you go, the better overall perspective you get of the game. So if you move up to the middle tier around halfway, you’ll have a spot on view of the match.
Take a look at the table below for some guidance on the middle tier blocks that you should aim to sit in; if you want to be positioned somewhere between the two 10 meter lines.
| Stand | Block | Tier |
| West | M6, M7 & M8 | Middle |
| East | M32, M33 & M34 | Middle |
The 1st row in any of these blocks is pretty cool as you don’t have any seats immediately in front of you. What this means:-
- If you’re long legged like me, you’ll have the space to be able to stretch your legs out while you watch the game.
- Expect to have a bit of foot traffic in front of you which may occasionally disrupt your view of the game.
- You won’t need to keep standing up in order to let people out of your row when they want to go and use any of the facilities.
- It’ll be easier for you to get up and out of your seat to use any of the bars, or food stations during the match. I wrote this article recently which might be worth a read. It’s about whether you can drink alcohol at Twickenham and covers in more detail the bars in the stadium and the beers they serve.
Other Seats In The East & West Stand.
Don’t be disheartened if you can’t get any tickets for seats in the blocks that will position you pretty much on half-way (displayed in the tables above). Remember, these are the best seats in the house, but it doesn’t mean that anywhere else is no good.
My advice is, the more you start moving down one side of the pitch, the higher up you should aim to sit. If you can stay in the middle tier I’d aim for that.
The higher up you go the better overall view you’ll have on the game. You will be better positioned to see the parts of the game that are being played out on the other side of the pitch and towards the other end.
It’s worth noting that there is a big screen at either end of the pitch at Twickenham. This means you can watch replays, or live action on the screen that you may not have the best view of due to it being at the other end of the pitch.
Best Places To Sit In The North & South Stands at Twickenham.
The North & South stands are the stands at each end of the pitch. Although my personal preference is to sit somewhere on the sidelines, I know plenty of people who prefer to sit behind the try line.
Sat here, in a fairly elevated position gives you a fantastic bird’s eye view of the game. You get to see where the space is on the pitch and to appreciate the kicking game on a different level.
Plus you’re opposite the big screen at the other end of the pitch, which will give you close up views of the action at that end.
The ideal spot to sit in the North & South Stands at Twickenham is directly behind the posts, in the middle tier. Take a look at the table below which displays the blocks to aim for.
| Stand | Block | Tier |
| North | M45 & M46 | Middle |
| South | M19, M20 & M21 | Middle |
What Are Premium Seats At Twickenham?
At Twickenham the seats are split, or graded if you like into categories. The amount you pay for your ticket, depends on which seating category you choose.
Premium seats at Twickenham are the top category of ticket and as such, the most expensive. They are situated mostly in the middle and lower tiers of the East & West Stand, in the blocks that are known to give the best overall view of the game.
If you refer to the 2 tables in the section where I wrote about the best seats in the East & West stands. You’ll find that all the seating blocks displayed in both of these tables will be in the premium category.
I wrote an article which goes into great detail explaining the 5 different ticket categories at twickenham. So if you want to dive a little deeper into these, then it may be worth your while checking that out.
Are All The Seats Covered At Twickenham?
If you are thinking about choosing tickets in any of the lower tiers, then you might want to bear in mind that some of the seats will not be undercover.
Although the majority of seats at Twickenham stadium are covered, the roof stops at about row 13. The result being that the seats in the front 12 rows, which are situated in the lower tiers of each stand in the stadium, are not covered by the roof.
So, if you are in the front 12 rows, keep an eye on the weather and make sure to take appropriate clothes with you.
Wherever it is that you decide to sit, I’d encourage you to have a read of an article that I wrote. It’s all about what to wear at Twickenham, and it’ll give you all the information you need to make sure you’re prepped for the day!
Remember though you can’t take too much with you into the stadium, so try to make sure your extra layers are on your person rather than in bags. You can also check out this post I wrote, which will help you understand what you can and can’t take into Twickenham on match day.
Which Stand Gets The Sun At Twickenham?
If you’ve got the choice of buying tickets in the East or West stand then it’s worth noting (as their names allude to, but do not completely clarify) which ways these stands are facing.
The East stand at Twickenham faces West and as such gets the afternoon sun. It is advisable if sitting in the East stand to take sunglasses with you as you may have the sun shining directly at you. The West stand however, is in the shade and therefore will be colder than the East stand on a sunny day.
One last thing. Wherever it is you end up sitting on the day, you’re going to have a great time. Twickenham is a fantastic stadium, with an infectious atmosphere. Enjoy your day there!