Best Place to Sit at Twickenham Stadium (Allianz Stadium Twickenham)

Written by Aviran Zazon | Last updated on February 1, 2026

Twickenham (now branded as Allianz Stadium Twickenham) is one of those venues where there genuinely aren’t many “bad” seats — the bowl design and three-tier stands mean even higher seats usually keep strong sightlines.

The real question isn’t “can I see the match?” — it’s what kind of viewing experience you want: clear view, pure atmosphere or try-line drama.

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The Best Seats Overall (if You Want the Safest Recommendation)

If you can pick freely (and with Ticket-Compare.com, you absolutely can), the most reliable “can’t go wrong” choice is: East Stand or West Stand, Middle Tier, between the two 22-metre lines.

That zone gives you the best read on kicking, defensive shape, and how attacks develop — without feeling far away.

Comment byu/KoenigGerman from discussion inrugbyunion

Prefer to be closer to the hits but still see the full width? Go East/West Lower Tier, roughly rows 15–25, still between the 22s.

Very low rows can feel electric, but you’ll sometimes lose depth and far-side detail around the breakdown.

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Touchline vs Behind the Posts

Touchline (East/West) is best for reading the whole match. You see spacing, line speed, kicking battles, and how teams shift play from side to side. If this is your first rugby game at a big stadium, touchline is usually the easiest win.

Comment byu/KoenigGerman from discussion inrugbyunion

Behind the posts (North/South) is best for try-line moments and seeing phases build straight at you.

The trade-off is you’ll spend plenty of time watching play far away at the opposite end.

If you choose goal-end seats, avoid being too close to the posts if you want a wider view of open play.

East Stand (Touchline)

The East Stand is a classic all-round pick: strong side-on visibility and an easy “best view” choice for first-timers.

One practical note: depending on kick-off time and weather, parts of the East side can be more exposed to sun/glare.

West Stand (Touchline, Often the Most “Home” Feeling)

West Stand is another top-tier choice for the view, and it’s often treated as the “home-stand” at Twickenham, with a lot of the pre-match buzz concentrated nearby on big days.

North & South Stands (Behind the Posts)

If you love try-line pressure, conversions, and seeing set pieces square-on, the North/South ends can be brilliant.

The key is choosing enough height (often Middle Tier) so you can follow play when it moves away from you.

Best Seats by “Type of Fan”

If you want the best rugby view: East/West Middle Tier between the 22s.

If you want maximum atmosphere: West Stand Lower/Middle is a great bet; goal ends can also be lively, especially for big internationals, but the experience depends more on the crowd around you.

Twickenham atmosphere vs Millennium stadium byu/Supermessers inrugbyunion

If you’re hunting value: don’t just buy the cheapest block — check for restricted/partial view notes, and be realistic about how “end-on” seats feel when the match is being played at the far end.

First-Timer Tips That Actually Matter

Twickenham matchdays can be busy and slow-moving around transport and entry, so arriving early makes everything better.

It can rain in Feb & March, so if you don't want to get wet, don't sit in the very front rows.

Many first-timers recommend planning extra time for the walk, queues, and getting oriented (especially if you want a drink/food first).

Twickenham First Timer. Anything to keep in mind? byu/1234Bubbs inenglandrugby

First trip to Twickenham byu/rumblebee2010 inrugbyunion

If it’s your first rugby match in general (not just Twickenham), it’s worth knowing that rugby is a “flow” sport: you’ll enjoy it more if you pick a seat that lets you track off-ball movement and shape — which is exactly why midfield-with-height is so commonly recommended.

Oh yeah, and avoid the ultra-cheap seats :)