Transforming Matchday into a Live Event

For the England semi-final, Stamford Bridge partnered with FANPARK to deliver an elevated watchalong experience for more than 300 supporters in Under the Bridge. Combining exceptional production, immersive entertainment and one of London's most iconic event spaces, the evening transformed a televised fixture into a memorable live event.

The event demonstrated how the right venue, creative production and audience engagement can transform a televised fixture into a premium live experience.

A World-Class Venue for a World Cup Fixture

Situated beneath the East Stand at Stamford Bridge, Under the Bridge is one of London's most versatile and technically advanced event spaces. Renowned for hosting live sport music , entertainment events, the venue combines exceptional flexibility with cutting-edge production capabilities.

For the England semi-final, the space was transformed into an immersive football destination featuring:

• 17 high-definition screens throughout the venue

• A spectacular 30ft LED screen delivering unrivalled match viewing

• Premium sound and lighting production

• Flexible event layouts designed to maximise atmosphere and guest experience

Every detail was designed to ensure supporters felt immersed in every moment of the match.

17 screens across the venue, including a spectacular 30ft LED screen at Under the Bridge.

Creating the FANPARK Experience

While Under the Bridge provided the perfect setting, FANPARK delivered the atmosphere.

Recognised for creating some of the UK's most engaging football watch-alongs, FANPARK curated an entertainment-led experience that extended far beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch. Guests enjoyed a festival-style environment complete with live DJs, professional hosts, interactive fan engagement and pre-match entertainment that built anticipation throughout the evening.

The result was a vibrant, social experience where football became the centrepiece of a much larger live event.

Bringing Fans Together

More than 300 fans filled the venue, creating an atmosphere that rivalled being inside the stadium itself. Premium production, carefully curated entertainment and seamless event delivery combined to produce an evening that celebrated both the occasion and the community around it.

The collaboration highlighted how modern audiences increasingly seek shared experiences that blend live sport, entertainment and hospitality into a single premium event.

By pairing the exceptional facilities of Under the Bridge with FANPARK's distinctive entertainment format, the event successfully delivered an elevated fan experience that felt every bit as memorable as attending a live fixture.

As demand for premium communal viewing experiences continues to grow, the event stands as a strong example of how innovative event production can transform major sporting moments into unforgettable live experiences, bringing people together through atmosphere, entertainment and exceptional production.

  To find out how Under the Bridge can host your next event, or to learn more about upcoming FANPARK experiences at Stamford Bridge, get in touch today and discover how the two brands are redefining live entertainment and event hosting.