The Forge at London Stadium

The Forge is London Stadium’s largest standalone event space — a sophisticated first-floor room with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the City of London skyline, a hardwood dance floor, its own dedicated bar, and capacity for 400 standing, 250 theatre, or 220 at dinner. Recently refurbished, it balances the Olympic legacy with a polished contemporary finish that works as comfortably for a corporate gala as it does for a Christmas party.

The Forge at London Stadium

Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light during the day and provide City skyline views that genuinely earn the word panoramic by evening. The room’s layout centres on a hardwood floor area — a natural dance floor for evening events — with tables and upholstered booth seating arranged around the perimeter and by the bar. The bar area doubles as a breakout zone, with comfortable booth seating that works for informal networking during conferences or as a quieter corner during parties. LCD screens run throughout the room, all connected to the venue’s IPTV system so you can display branded content, presentations, showreels, or event-specific messaging across every screen. The AV capability extends to full sound and projection, with climate control and free 5G Wi-Fi throughout.

Events at The Forge

Awards dinners and gala events are where the space excels — the City skyline provides a backdrop that feels prestigious without being stuffy, and the room’s proportions handle 220 seated comfortably with good sightlines. Conferences work at 250 theatre style, with the bar area serving as a natural breakout space so delegates don’t need to leave the room between sessions. Corporate Christmas parties benefit from the dance floor, bar, and the ability to shift from formal dining to evening celebration within the same space. Product launches can leverage the screen network and branding opportunities — London Stadium also offers external LED screen and North Scoreboard branding for events that want visibility beyond the room itself. Wedding receptions, school proms, and birthday celebrations all use the space, drawn by the combination of views, flexible floor plan, and the stadium context.

London Stadium Connections and Branding

The Forge connects to other London Stadium event spaces on the same floor — The Academy, The Great Briton, The Arnold Hills, Royal East, BM6, and executive boxes. For larger events, The Forge can combine with adjacent rooms to expand capacity significantly. The Deck, located below the North Scoreboard, provides an outdoor covered option for up to 1,000 guests. The stadium’s Community Track is available for team-building activities alongside conference programmes. Unique branding opportunities include the stadium’s North Scoreboard, external LED screens visible from the Stratford approach, and tier ribbon displays around the stadium bowl — options that no conventional venue can offer.

Olympic Park Location

Stratford station sits nearby with Elizabeth line, Central line, Jubilee line, and Overground connections. Pudding Mill Lane and Hackney Wick provide alternative access points. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park surroundings add scale and greenery to the arrival experience — guests walk through the park to reach the stadium, which sets the tone before they enter the building. Step-free access throughout via escalators and four main lifts.