Headingley Stadium is celebrating success after receiving national recognition at the prestigious Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2026.
Held annually by Stadium Experience, the awards celebrate excellence across the UK’s leading sporting venues, recognising the teams and individuals who go above and beyond to deliver outstanding hospitality, events and visitor experiences.
This year, Headingley Stadium was awarded Silver in the Non-Matchday Mystery Shopper Award, a category that assesses the quality of corporate event enquiries and customer service. The award reflects the dedication of the stadium’s sales and events team in delivering a professional, responsive and customer-focused experience for conference, meeting and event clients.
Adding to the celebrations, Leeds Rhinos Rugby Club was named Winner of the Visiting Rugby Directors Award, an accolade voted for by rugby club directors from across the sport. The award recognises venues that provide the very best away-day experience, with judges considering the quality of welcome, service and hospitality delivered on matchdays.
These achievements highlight the strength of Headingley’s offering as both a world-class sporting venue and one of Yorkshire’s leading destinations for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, dinners and special events.
From helping businesses plan successful conferences to welcoming thousands of supporters on matchdays, the awards are a testament to the passion, professionalism and hard work demonstrated by teams across sales, events, hospitality, catering and operations.
Commenting on the awards, the team at Headingley Stadium expressed their pride in the recognition and gratitude to colleagues, clients and partners who continue to support the venue throughout the year.
Situated in the heart of Leeds, Headingley Stadium combines iconic sporting heritage with versatile event spaces, award-winning hospitality and exceptional customer service, making it a popular choice for businesses and event organisers across the region.
The entire team would like to thank Stadium Experience for the recognition and congratulate all of this year’s finalists and winners.
Find out more about hosting your next event at Headingley Stadium by contacting the events team today. Drop us an email via [email protected] or call 0113 203 3899