2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™

MATCH Hospitality was the worldwide exclusive rights holder of the Official Hospitality Programme for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™.

Spanning 12 stadiums and 11 host cities, the 21st FIFA World Cup™ took place in Russia from 14 June until 15 July 2018. Hospitality guests from 128 countries were treated to a custom-designed food and beverage program and experienced the event in eight distinctive hospitality categories, including one exclusive off-site experience.

At the end of the month-long tournament, MATCH Hospitality had served 191, 930 guests across all of our venues, including 11,654 guests at the Final Match between France and Croatia.

	191,930		Hospitality Guests
	126,000		m2 of On-site Hospitality Facilities
	13,500		Individual Décor Elements
	10,000		Service Staff Trained
	8		Commercial Hospitality Categories

Nitto ATP Finals 2017 - 2018

MATCH Hospitality is the worldwide exclusive rights holder of the Official Commercial Hospitality Programme for the Nitto ATP Finals, previously known as the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, since 2014.

Generating record-breaking crowds, a unique atmosphere and a huge worldwide TV audience, the Nitto ATP Finals is an unmissable event in the global sports calendar, held annually each November at The O2 arena in London. Superstars of the tennis world battle it out throughout the year in order to qualify for this prestigious season-ending showdown - where only the world’s best eight singles players and doubles teams compete.

Hospitality guests at the Nitto ATP Finals have the opportunity to witness an incredible display of tennis skills live, while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a hospitality area including an excellent food and beverage service. Whether you are marking a special family celebration or entertaining valued clients, MATCH Hospitality allows you to create an unforgettable hospitality experience for your guests. Click here for more information on this tournament.

Formula 1 Paddock Club™ 2015 - 2018

The legendary Paddock Club™ is an institution, with a 30-year history of exceptional hosting at one of the world's most glamourous sporting contests.

Paddock Club™ guests not only relish the best views of the on-track entertainment from our terraces, viewing platforms and reserved grandstand seats, but also via live action feeds to the big screens - meaning you won't miss any of the build-up, qualifying, and race day high points.

There is simply no way to get closer to the F1® action, including rubbing shoulders with star drivers, past champions, engineers and managers - all regular visitors to the sumptuous Paddock Club™. Click here for more information on this year's F1® Grand Prix races and packages.

FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017

As a precursor to 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 was hosted in Russia from the 17 June 2018 - 2 July 2018. Eight teams participated, in what proved to be a world-class football spectacle, where Germany emerged victorious. MATCH Hospitality was responsible for delivering the VIP, Affiliates and Commercial Hospitality Programmes for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in their entirety.

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals 2014 - 2016

The ATP appointed MATCH Hospitality as the worldwide exclusive rights holder of the Official Commercial Hospitality Programme for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals as of 2014.

This week-long tournament, is the year-end climax to the ATP World Tour season and brings together the world's best eight qualified singles players and doubles teams to battle for the last coveted title of the season.

Hospitality guests at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals experience the winning combination of exceptional hospitality services and benefits, while witnessing the clash of the world’s tennis greats live.

	5,000	Commercial Hospitality Packages sold
	70%	Hospitality Packages sold to the domestic market
	30%	Hospitality Packages sold internationally
	8	Highest ranking ATP players competing
	3	Hospitality products offered

Roland-Garros 2012 - 2016

The French Tennis Federation appointed MATCH Hospitality as an Official Hospitality Sales Agent to the international market in 2011, with the contract subsequently being extended through to 2016.

As the most renowned of the four Grand Slam Tournaments, the French Open is a high profile event offering an exceptional Hospitality Programme, which has become a highlight on many private and corporate calendars.

FIA Formula E Championship 2015

Formula E is the FIA's single-seater championship and the world's first fully-electric racing series. It is a pioneering adventure which merges entertainment, technology, racing and a world-class hospitality experience by MATCH Hospitality, into a spectacular motorsport event.

The Championship aims to accelerate general interest in electric cars, by showcasing the technology while promoting clean energy and sustainability. Our exceptional hospitality offerings gave our guests a unique opportunity to network with progressive companies, individuals, VIPs and drivers, while enjoying world class racing from the comfort of an exclusive hospitality area.

US Open 2015

Tennis Titans clashed on the blue court of the legendary Arthur Ashe stadium and our guests got to see the best that tennis had to offer in comfort with MATCH Hospitality, by enjoying reserved premium seating and official all-day hospitality in the Chase Centre Hospitality Pavilion.

MATCH Hospitality offered all tennis enthusiasts an opportunity to treat themselves and their guests to an exclusive hospitality experience at the most explosive Grand Slam tournament in the city that never sleeps. The US Open is known as the last, loudest and best loved Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™

Between 6 June and 5 July 2015, Canada welcomed football lovers to a country of majestic mountains, pristine lakes and diverse cities when it hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™. 24 qualifying teams clashed to claim the coveted position of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™ champions and our MATCH Hospitality clients were able to watch the tournament in comfort and style.

Our hospitality products provided a great opportunity to experience the best of the live football action, while building relationships and generating goodwill. Our clients entertained their most valued guests, family or friends in a range of great MATCH products from the comfort and exclusivity of a private suite to the atmosphere of a shared lounge. MATCH Hospitality ensured that there was a range of products on offer to suit every need.

BNP Paribas Masters 2014 & 2015

Hospitality guests at the BNP Paribas Masters 2014 revelled in the unmistakeable on-court excitement that the penultimate tournament of the ATP season brings. Held in Paris, the tournament was the last opportunity for the world's top tennis players to claim points needed to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals held in London.

In addition to the talented display of tennis, the hospitality programme at the BNP Paribas 2014 met all expectation as being the 'best in class'. Catering services were provided by the renowned Saint Clair company and complimented by an exclusive concierge service provided on-site.

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™

MATCH Hospitality was appointed by FIFA as the worldwide exclusive rights holder of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Official Hospitality Programme, providing turn-key solutions for the Official Hospitality Programme from conceptualization through to sales and onsite delivery.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Official Hospitality Programme is the largest FIFA World Cup™ commercial hospitality programme to date, and MATCH Hospitality was responsible for the delivery of just under 380 000 Hospitality Packages in total across the Commercial, Affiliates and VIP Hospitality Programmes.

	290,000		Commercial Hospitality Packages sold
	20,641		Hospitality guests served at the Final
	7,400		Catering Staff
	2,257		Hostesses
	155		Tons of food served
	42%		Percentage of total Hospitality sales made to the International market

FIFA Confederations Cup 2013

As a precursor to 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 was hosted in Brazil from the 15 – 30 June 2013. Eight teams participated, in what proved to be a world-class football fiesta, where Brazil emerged victorious for their third consecutive crown. MATCH Hospitality was responsible for delivering the VIP, Affiliates and Commercial Hospitality Programmes for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 in their entirety.

UEFA EURO 2012™, Poland & Ukraine

UEFA appointed MATCH Hospitality as the Official Sales Agent for the Club Prestige hospitality programme for UEFA EURO 2012™ outside the 53 UEFA Member countries. For the first time in half a century, the final tournament of the UEFA European Football Championship took place in Central and Eastern Europe and offered spectacular football in a truly unique setting.

	121,700	Meals served in all Hospitality Programmes
	48,333	Total number of commercial Hospitality Packages sold
	12,000	Sqm of temporary tented villages
	18,700	Chairs set up in hospitality areas
	7,000	Hospitality guests served as a maximum at one match
	3,640	Service staff specifically trained for the event
	740	Hostesses welcoming and directing guests
	3	Hospitality programmes tailored for specific groups

FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011™

FIFA appointed MATCH Hospitality as the worldwide exclusive rights holder of the FIFA Hospitality Programme including the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011™. This was the first FIFA Women's World Cup where a comprehensive hospitality programme was available.

	121,700	Meals served in all Hospitality Programmes
	3,930	Hospitality Packages sold for the Opening Match
	2,500	Hospitality guests served at the Final
	93%	Packages sold in the domestic market
	7%	Packages sold in the international market, primarily in Japan & USA
	50%	Packages acquired by women

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

FIFA appointed MATCH Hospitality as the worldwide exclusive rights holder of the FIFA Hospitality Programme including the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

	250,000	Meals served in all Hospitality Programmes which entailed more than 50 different menu rotations
	21,000	Hospitality guests served at the single biggest hospitality operation ever, the Final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
	140,212	Total number of commercial Hospitality Packages sold
	80,000	Sqm of temporary tented villages
	40,000	Chairs set up in hospitality areas
	6,000	Service staff specifically trained for the event
	1,500	Hostesses welcoming and directing guests
	3	Hospitality programmes tailored for specificgroups: FIFA/LOC VIPs, FIFA Commercial Affiliates and the Commercial Programme