Part of the Saints Networking Series: refreshments in the dugout, a tunnel experience, then breakfast in a premium suite with an interview with a special guest. Register your interest; places are limited and not guaranteed.
When
Thursday 19 November, 08:30 to 10:30.
Where
St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, SO14 5FP.
Southampton FC's home ground in the St Mary's / Northam area, east of the city centre, which hires out its hospitality suites for conferences and events on non-match days. It hosts the annual Southampton Business Expo with speed networking (most recently 7 May 2026), and has held black-tie business dinners in its Mike Channon Suite.
The way in
Main Reception on the south side of the stadium, by the Ted Bates statue; drop-off and pick-up area outside, reached from Marine Parade. Business visitors normally use the Main Reception. The Guest Entrance is to the right of reception as you face the stadium.
Access
Lifts serve the hospitality areas. Hearing loops at lowered counters. Changing Places toilet available. Details are from the club's 2026–27 matchday access statement.
Parking
Parking nearby. The stadium has North and South car parks, but no published non-match-day parking arrangements were found; ask the organiser. Southampton City Council car parks nearby include Northam Road and James Street. There are 14 Blue Badge spaces on Rochester Street. On match days the stadium car parks and Britannia Road close 90 minutes before kick-off.
Getting there
About a 20-minute walk from Southampton Central. Bluestar buses stop on Britannia Road and at Nicholstown/Brintons Road; route 7 stops at City College. There are no event-day shuttles for business events (the station and Town Quay shuttles run on match days only).
By train
Southampton Central, 20 minutes on foot.
By bus
Nicholstown Brintons Road (W-bound / E-bound), 5 minutes on foot.
Toilets
Accessible toilets serve the hospitality lounges (Markus Liebherr, Staplewood, Halo, Knightwood, 1885 Suite); there is also a Changing Places toilet
Has
Accessible toilets, Hearing loop.
Northam Road council car park, 4 minutes' walkNicholstown Brintons Road (W-bound / E-bound), 5 minutes' walkNortham Britannia Road (SW-bound / NE-bound), 6 minutes' walk
Drop-offDrop-off outside Main Reception (Ted Bates statue). 0 minutes on foot. Reached from the south along Marine Parade. For setting down and picking up only.
Car parkNortham Road council car park. 4 minutes on foot. Charged 08:00–midnight: 1 hr £1.20, 2 hrs £2.20, 3 hrs £2.70, 4 hrs £3.20, 5 hrs £3.70, 10 hrs £6.00, max £8.00. Run by Southampton City Council. Pay by card, coins or PayByPhone (location 805220). Blue Badge spaces.
Bus stopNicholstown Brintons Road (W-bound / E-bound). 5 minutes on foot. Bluestar 3, 10, 14, 16, 26, N18.
Bus stopNortham Britannia Road (SW-bound / NE-bound). 6 minutes on foot. Bluestar 3, 10, 14, 16, 26, N18.
Car parkJames Street council car park. 6 minutes on foot. Charged 08:00–midnight: 1 hr £1.20, 2 hrs £1.60, 3 hrs £2.80, 4 hrs £4.50, 10 hrs £6.00, max £8.00. Run by Southampton City Council. PayByPhone location 805213. Blue Badge spaces.
Bus stopSt Marys City College (E-bound). 7 minutes on foot. Bluestar 7.
StationSouthampton Central. 20 minutes on foot. South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry. The club gives about 20 minutes on foot.