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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
West Ham face vacating London Stadium for THREE WEEKS if major sporting event is given green light
West Ham face being without their stadium for up to three weeks if London is awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Last weekend, the Government pledged £45million of public funds to support a bid to stage the World Championships at the London Stadium in four years' time. However, World Athletics' preference is for the event to be held in September, unlike the last time it was hosted in London in 2017 and took place at the start of August. That would mean the athletics meet would clash with the start of the 2029-2020 football season and would force West Ham to temporarily move out of their home. While the World Championships is only nine days long, organisers would still need around four days before the event to make the necessary changes to the London Stadium to accommodate the athletics track, before returning it to normal. The disruption facing West Ham would be minimised if the athletics extravaganza was staged at the same time as football's traditional international break in September. West Ham could be forced to vacate their stadium for three weeks if London is awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships The Government last week backed a bid to host the event at the London Stadium in four years' time However, the Hammers may still have to play a run of Premier League matches away from home, as well as any possible European ties. UK Athletics chief executive Jack Buckner admitted he would be 'having discussions' with West Ham in the coming weeks ahead of their 2029 bid being officially lodged at the end of the summer. A London Stadium spokesperson said: 'We are delighted that London Stadium is seen as a potential venue for the World Athletics Championships in 2029, one of the biggest events on the world sporting calendar. 'The 2017 Championships we hosted to sold-out crowds were a huge success, bringing investment and more than £100million in economic benefits to London. 'It is early days in the process for 2029 and full details of any bid are to be developed, including potential dates for the event. 'During this process we will work closely with all our stakeholders, including West Ham, to make sure any benefits to the venue, city and country are considered fully alongside all other requirements.' This year's World Championships take place in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, while the 2027 event in Beijing is scheduled for September 11 to 19.
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Premier League stadium unveils state-of-the-art £4m solar panel installation which will power ground for ALL matchdays
WEST HAM have unveiled a stunning multi-million pound upgrade to the London Stadium ahead of next season. The Hammers have got their green fingers out this summer by installing a new set of solar panels on the roof of their 60,000-capacity home ground. Advertisement 5 West Ham's London Stadium has invested in solar panels Credit: Handout 5 The new project will help power the ground for all major events including Premier League matches Credit: Handout 5 The project cost £4.35m to complete Credit: Handout 5 It is estimated it will produce energy equivalent to 100 flights from London to New York Credit: Handout The feature consists of some 6,500 square metres of solar panels fully integrated into the stadium's roof, making it the largest investment of solar panels out of any UK stadium. This project - the first to be delivered under the wider Mayor of London's £500million Green Finance Fund - cost a whopping £4.35m to implement. However, the long-term gains are set to outweigh the short-term costs. This is because the energy produced by the panels will be enough to power the London Stadium for any major events throughout the year. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL This will include Premier League matches, concerts and international athletics. The company behind the project, Ameresco, estimate the system will generate 850,000 kWh annually, equal to over 200 tonnes of carbon emissions or 100 transatlantic flights from London to New York. And the addition has arrived just in time for the sold-out Diamond League Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend. CEO of UK Athletics, Jack Buckner, said: "We're incredibly proud that the Novuna London Athletics Meet is not only the biggest one-day athletics event in the world, but now also one of the most sustainable, powered by the very stadium that continues to set the global standard for sporting excellence. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "The London Stadium is world-class in every sense, and these new solar panels show what can be achieved when innovation and legacy come together. "With a sold-out crowd this weekend, we can't wait to see the world's best athletes perform in an environment that leads the way both on and off the track." Premier League club share first images of incredible stadium upgrade plans With even more sustainable projects in the works for the stadium, it is hoped that by 2026 the stadium's overall energy consumption from the national grid will drop from 12 million kWh (recorded in 2022) to 8.5 million kWh annually. Advertisement London Stadium CEO, Graham Gilmore, added: "Sustainability is now front and centre for artists, athletes, and promoters alike—and as a world-class venue, we're proud to meet that expectation. "With 60,000 fans attending the Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend, it's incredibly exciting to be powering the event with energy generated right here on site. "We're committed to being part of the climate solution." Advertisement 5
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Premier League stadium unveils state-of-the-art £4m solar panel installation which will power ground for ALL matchdays
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WEST HAM have unveiled a stunning multi-million pound upgrade to the London Stadium ahead of next season. The Hammers have got their green fingers out this summer by installing a new set of solar panels on the roof of their 60,000-capacity home ground. 5 West Ham's London Stadium has invested in solar panels Credit: Handout 5 The new project will help power the ground for all major events including Premier League matches Credit: Handout 5 The project cost £4.35m to complete Credit: Handout 5 It is estimated it will produce energy equivalent to 100 flights from London to New York Credit: Handout The feature consists of some 6,500 square metres of solar panels fully integrated into the stadium's roof, making it the largest investment of solar panels out of any UK stadium. This project - the first to be delivered under the wider Mayor of London's £500million Green Finance Fund - cost a whopping £4.35m to implement. However, the long-term gains are set to outweigh the short-term costs. This is because the energy produced by the panels will be enough to power the London Stadium for any major events throughout the year. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL MATCH OF THE SPRAY Jill Scott forced to run off screen live on air at England v Sweden This will include Premier League matches, concerts and international athletics. The company behind the project, Ameresco, estimate the system will generate 850,000 kWh annually, equal to over 200 tonnes of carbon emissions or 100 transatlantic flights from London to New York. And the addition has arrived just in time for the sold-out Diamond League Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend. CEO of UK Athletics, Jack Buckner, said: "We're incredibly proud that the Novuna London Athletics Meet is not only the biggest one-day athletics event in the world, but now also one of the most sustainable, powered by the very stadium that continues to set the global standard for sporting excellence. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "The London Stadium is world-class in every sense, and these new solar panels show what can be achieved when innovation and legacy come together. "With a sold-out crowd this weekend, we can't wait to see the world's best athletes perform in an environment that leads the way both on and off the track." Premier League club share first images of incredible stadium upgrade plans With even more sustainable projects in the works for the stadium, it is hoped that by 2026 the stadium's overall energy consumption from the national grid will drop from 12 million kWh (recorded in 2022) to 8.5 million kWh annually. London Stadium CEO, Graham Gilmore, added: "Sustainability is now front and centre for artists, athletes, and promoters alike—and as a world-class venue, we're proud to meet that expectation. "With 60,000 fans attending the Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend, it's incredibly exciting to be powering the event with energy generated right here on site. "We're committed to being part of the climate solution." West Ham's opening game of the Premier League season will see them travel away to Sunderland, before hosting Chelsea the following week.
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Premier League stadium unveils state-of-the-art £4m solar panel installation which will power ground for ALL matchdays
WEST HAM have unveiled a stunning multi-million pound upgrade to the London Stadium ahead of next season. The Hammers have got their green fingers out this summer by installing a new set of solar panels on the roof of their 60,000-capacity home ground. 4 4 4 4 The feature consists of some 6,500 square metres of solar panels fully integrated into the stadium's roof, making it the largest investment of solar panels out of any UK stadium. This project - the first to be delivered under the wider Mayor of London 's £500million Green Finance Fund - cost a whopping £4.35m to implement. However, the long-term gains are set to outweigh the short-term costs. This is because the energy produced by the panels will be enough to power the London Stadium for any major events throughout the year. This will include Premier League matches, concerts and international athletics. The company behind the project, Ameresco, estimate the system will generate 850,000 kWh annually, equal to over 200 tonnes of carbon emissions or 100 transatlantic flights from London to New York. And the addition has arrived just in time for the sold-out Diamond League Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend. CEO of UK Athletics, Jack Buckner, said: "We're incredibly proud that the Novuna London Athletics Meet is not only the biggest one-day athletics event in the world, but now also one of the most sustainable, powered by the very stadium that continues to set the global standard for sporting excellence. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "The London Stadium is world-class in every sense, and these new solar panels show what can be achieved when innovation and legacy come together. "With a sold-out crowd this weekend, we can't wait to see the world's best athletes perform in an environment that leads the way both on and off the track." With even more sustainable projects in the works for the stadium, it is hoped that by 2026 the stadium's overall energy consumption from the national grid will drop from 12 million kWh (recorded in 2022) to 8.5 million kWh annually. London Stadium CEO, Graham Gilmore, added: " Sustainability is now front and centre for artists, athletes, and promoters alike—and as a world-class venue, we're proud to meet that expectation. "With 60,000 fans attending the Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend, it's incredibly exciting to be powering the event with energy generated right here on site. "We're committed to being part of the climate solution." West Ham 's opening game of the Premier League season will see them travel away to Sunderland, before hosting Chelsea the following week.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Novuna partners with Athletic Ventures to sponsor UK athletics events
UK financial services brand Novuna has announced a partnership with Athletic Ventures as the Title Partner for athletics events, including the Great Britain & Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team. The multi-year agreement marks Novuna's first major sports sponsorship. The partnership with Athletic Ventures, a joint venture between UK Athletics, London Marathon Events, and The Great Run Company, positions Novuna as the Title Partner for the Novuna London Athletics Meet, Novuna UK Athletics Championships, and Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships. Novuna will also sponsor the GB & NI team at the European and World Championships. The financial services provider will be the first commercial brand to appear on the official GB & NI team kit. Novuna chief marketing officer Theresa Lindsay said: 'This partnership is about more than visibility. It is about connecting with people through the raw energy and emotion of live sport. 'Athletics in the UK is entering an exciting new era, and we're proud to be part of that journey, supporting world-class athletes whose dedication, teamwork and drive mirror the way we approach everything we do.' The partnership will involve a full rebrand of the events, with Novuna integrated into broadcast and digital platforms, in-stadium activations, and visual identities. In addition, its brand purpose of championing British athletes, supporting local communities, and fostering innovation will be showcased through this partnership. UK Athletics chief executive Jack Buckner said: 'This is a transformative moment for athletics in the UK with this new partnership between Athletic Ventures and Novuna. We have been working hard to turn things around and lay the foundations for sustainable success. This partnership is a powerful endorsement of the athletes, coaches, clubs and fans who make athletics so successful. 'Novuna is an ambitious, impressive and collaborative brand that shares our belief in the power of athletics to inspire, unite and thrive. Together, we will be working to build a unique partnership from the playground to the podium.' The first event under this agreement, the Novuna London Athletics Meet, will take place on 19 July at the London Stadium. Mitsubishi HC Capital UK, operating under the Novuna brand, recently reported a financial performance with record new business levels at £4.65bn ($6.32bn) for the year ending 31 March 2025. Despite a 9.6% dip in pre-tax profit to £120.6m, net earning assets rose to £8.6bn, reflecting a strong asset base and prudent growth strategy. "Novuna partners with Athletic Ventures to sponsor UK athletics events " was originally created and published by Leasing Life, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
