How To Buy Ireland Rugby Hospitality Tickets for Aviva Stadium

If you are considering hospitality for an Ireland home match, you are buying more than a seat.

In fact, you will be booking a structured matchday experience that combines premium seating, dining and formal hosting inside the stadium.

This guide explains how Ireland rugby hospitality tickets work at the Aviva Stadium, what packages include, how official sales operate, why availability tightens quickly and what legitimate options remain if primary allocations sell out.

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What Hospitality Includes At Aviva Stadium

Ireland’s official matchday hospitality is delivered through The Hospitality Partnership, the Irish Rugby Football Union’s appointed provider, alongside a small number of authorised agencies offering equivalent licensed packages.

There are three main categories.

Havelock Restaurant (Level 4, South Stand)

This executive suite sits behind the goal on Level 4 and offers panoramic internal views across the pitch.

A typical matchday includes:

• Early stadium admission
• Three-course gourmet lunch
• Complimentary bar service from three hours before kick-off until one hour after full time
• Half-time refreshments
• Guest speaker appearance before the match
• Post-match player interview segment (subject to availability)
• Official match programme
• Reserved padded match seat directly outside the suite

Tables are generally arranged for 10 to 18 guests. Smaller parties may share a table.

The 2026 published rate is approximately $766 + VAT per person. A 50 percent non-refundable deposit secures the booking, with the remaining balance payable in advance of the fixture.

This package suits corporate hosting but is also open to private groups.

Vavasour Restaurant (West & East Rooms, Level 2)

The Vavasour offering operates across two mirrored suites:

• West Room: typically paired with Upper West Stand seating
• East Room: typically paired with Lower East Stand seating

The structure mirrors Havelock, with three-course dining, full complimentary drinks package, speaker, programme and reserved stadium seat.

Pricing is broadly similar, at around $766 + VAT per person.

Seat position differs slightly, which can influence preference depending on viewing angle.

Private Corporate Boxes

Private suites are available for 12 or 24 guests.

These provide:

• Enclosed executive space
• Dedicated waiting staff
• Multi-course dining
• Complimentary drinks package
• Premium match seats immediately outside the box

Prices are quoted on application and often match or exceed restaurant rates per head.

Boxes are primarily used for business hosting but can be booked privately if availability allows.

Hospitality Package Comparison

All packages include an official match ticket. For more details on these locations, check our Aviva Stadium seating plan.

The price difference reflects privacy, suite exclusivity and seating position rather than major changes in food or drink quality.

How Primary Market Hospitality Is Sold

Ireland match tickets follow a structured path:

1. Club allocations
2. IrishRugby+ Supporters’ Club priority
3. Limited general sale
4. Official Ticket Exchange resale
5. Authorised resale partners (via Ticket-Compare.com)

Hospitality sits alongside this but operates through contractual allocation rather than open on-sale windows.

Important structural points:

• Many corporate clients renew annually
• Some packages are bundled across multiple fixtures
• Deposits secure space well before tournament year
• Digital tickets are issued roughly two to three weeks before the match
• Payments are typically finalised well in advance

Hospitality is not sold at the stadium on matchday. Once contracted allocations are taken, additional inventory rarely appears through primary channels.

Refunds are generally not permitted unless a fixture is cancelled under promoter rules.

Why Ireland Rugby Hospitality Sells Out Quickly

Sell-outs are not marketing tactics. They are structural.

Key reasons include:

• A fixed number of executive suites inside the stadium
• Restaurant rooms capped at roughly 100 guests per space
• Significant corporate renewals
• Sponsor and governing body allocations
• Only two or three Six Nations home fixtures per year

When supply is limited to a few hundred hospitality places per match, demand concentrates quickly, particularly for prestige fixtures.

Discussions around premium seating sometimes surface in supporter forums:

Do the IRFU care about the atmosphere in the aviva? by u/Mysterious_Pop_4071 in irishrugby

Premium seating plays a defined commercial role in international rugby. Its scarcity is tied to structure, not short-term demand spikes.

What To Do If Official Hospitality Is Sold Out

If primary allocations have been taken, options narrow but do not disappear.

Remaining routes may include:

• Licensed hospitality agencies with retained allocations
• Corporate box holders reselling contracted space
• Official Ticket Exchange listings
• Regulated resale marketplaces

Legitimacy depends on the route you use.

Ticket-Compare.com is a ticket comparison platform, not a seller. It lists Ireland rugby tickets—including hospitality packages—from pre-vetted resale sites and official hospitality partners.

Instead of searching multiple websites individually, users can see available options side-by-side in one place. Buyers then click through to purchase directly from the respective seller.

That structure allows comparison without relying on a single source and helps clarify pricing differences across authorised providers.

How to Buy Ireland Rugby Hospitality Tickets | Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy hospitality as an individual, or do I need a corporate booking?

You do not need to be a corporate buyer to access most Ireland matchday hospitality tickets at the Aviva Stadium.

Official Irish Rugby hospitality spaces such as the Havelock Restaurant and the Vavasour rooms are sold per person, with shared tables used for smaller groups. Private boxes are different: they are usually sold as a whole suite for 12 or 24 guests.

If official availability is limited, comparison platforms such as Ticket-Compare.com can list individual hospitality seats from official partners or vetted resale sellers, allowing you to compare options before clicking through to purchase.

What is the dress code for Irish rugby hospitality, and can you wear trainers?

Most Ireland rugby hospitality operates under a smart casual dress code. Rugby shirts are generally acceptable, but clothing should be tidy and presentable.

Trainers are often discouraged in the main hospitality suites, particularly if you have Six Nations tickets. If in doubt, smart shoes and a collared shirt or equivalent are the safer choice. Final discretion rests with the hospitality provider.

Can you drink alcohol in Aviva Stadium hospitality?

Yes. Alcohol is typically included as part of official Ireland hospitality packages, with a complimentary bar operating during defined pre-match and post-match windows. Champagne is usually excluded from the inclusive selection.

Outside hospitality areas, stadium bars operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, and the Aviva Stadium is cashless on matchdays.

Can you buy a private box for an Ireland match at the Aviva?

Yes, although availability is limited. Private boxes are sold as complete suites for defined group sizes, usually 12 or 24 guests, and include premium seats located directly outside the suite along with hosted dining and drinks.

Many boxes are renewed annually by corporate clients, which means new availability can be tight.

If official supply has gone, comparison platforms such as Ticket-Compare.com may display box hospitality listed by official partners or carefully reviewed resellers, allowing you to review options in one place before purchasing.

So, How Do You Get Ireland Rugby Hospitality At Aviva Stadium?

Ireland rugby hospitality is limited, renewal-driven and concentrated across a small number of suites inside the Aviva Stadium. That structural cap explains early sell-outs.

If you want official hospitality, early enquiry through authorised providers is the most reliable approach.

If primary allocations are no longer available, comparison platforms such as Ticket-Compare.com allow you to view hospitality from official partners and vetted secondary markets in one place.

You compare options side-by-side and then purchase directly from the chosen seller, reviewing their buyer protections and refund policies before committing.

We currently have 2,689 Ireland rugby tickets on sale, with the cheapest seats selling from around $21 on Ticket-Compare.com.

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