Latest Spurs news: Tottenham’s new stadium to host Saracens game from 2020

Tottenham announced a five-year with Saracens Rugby Club to host their annual ‘Big Game’ Gallagher Premiership Rugby fixture at the new stadium from 2020.

The release adds that the reigning league champions have used Wembley, and more recently the London Stadium, as the venue for their clash which normally takes place during the March football international break.

This isn’t the only non-football event that will be held at the new stadium. The release confirms that the club has a long-term agreement to host NFL regular season games at the venue.

A ‘world-class multi-use venue’

Daniel Levy was pleased with the new development and claimed that the deal would also help the economy of the region (h/t Tottenhamhotspur.com):

“This agreement with Saracens further reinforces our aspiration to deliver a world-class multi-use venue in our home of Tottenham.

“To attract one of world rugby’s biggest club sides will bring a new audience to the area, as well as help drive significant socio-economic benefits for businesses and local people, as we continue to underline our commitment to the regeneration of north Tottenham.”

The chairman added that such tie-ups at the new stadium could transform this area of London and Nigel Wray, the chairman of Saracens echoed Levy’s sentiments of helping the area.

Tottenham have already held two test events at the new ground, an U18 game and a legends fixture.

The stadium will host its first senior fixture on Wednesday as Tottenham play London rivals Crystal Palace.

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