01-07-2025
Ulster Rugby: Kingspan Stadium in Belfast will have a new name soon
The home of Ulster Rugby in Belfast will no longer be called the Kingspan 11-year deal with the Irish firm ran out at the end of June and a new sponsor has been Rugby say they will reveal the new name of the stadium "over the coming weeks".Ulster's commercial relationship with Cavan-based Kingspan was criticised by the government.
They previously called for Ulster Rugby to reconsider its association with the firm over its link to the Grenfell Tower was announced last year that the long-running commercial relationship would end in June Rugby confirmed on Tuesday on its website that it had "started a removal process of the Kingspan branding within and around the stadium, having now concluded the sponsorship".It added: "In conjunction with our new partner, we will be making an announcement over the coming weeks."There is extensive Kingspan branding at the stadium, previously known as Tuesday evening, the name was still above the turnstiles and at the side of the main stand. Road signs showing directions to 'Kingspan Stadium' were also in place.
Grenfell fire
Seventy-two people died in the Grenfell Tower fire in west London in an inquiry, Kingspan's business practices were the company said its products made up only 5% of the insulation at Grenfell and were used without its has been a sponsor of Ulster for more than 20 years. The naming rights deal dates back to 2014. The firm has also had its name on the team a disappointing 2024-2025 season, Ulster are preparing for next season with their first league match at the newly-named stadium due to take place on 26 September against the Welsh side Dragons RFC.
