Global Payments returns as headline sponsors of The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025

Stadium Experience is pleased to announce Global Payments Inc will be returning as the official headline sponsors for The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025.

Global Payments is a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and EPOS software solutions, serving more than 4 million merchants worldwide. The company provides specific stadium hospitality solutions both in the UK and Globally. Their 41 UK venues enjoy an elevated fan experience with products such as pre-event order, order at table, self-order kiosks, QR code scanning. Technology you see on the high street, now available in stadium hospitality. 

The Global Payments team will also be presenting the final prestigious award of the evening – The Overall Matchday Hospitality Award, which pitches all venues against all (regardless of size) to recognise the very best matchday hospitality experience at a UK Stadium venue.

Steve McArdle, Director, Stadia & Venue Solutions for Global Payments, commented: “We are extremely proud to be headline sponsors for another year. This is a unique gathering of industry experts, specialists in delivering the ultimate guest experience at their venues. To honour their contribution and dedication to their profession is an has a huge value to us at Global Payments”, explained Steve McArdle, Director or Stadium and Venues for Global Payments.

Debbie Rigney, Marketing & PR Manager for Stadium Experience and the awards organiser, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome back Global Payments as headline sponsor of our awards, which will be our 18^th annual event! We’d like to extend our thanks to Global Payments for their continued support, and look forward to showcasing this fantastic company when our UK stadium venues join together to celebrate the very best in the industry.”