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The Padded Seat 2025 Awards

In 2024/25, we reviewed hospitality across 90 clubs and venues.

Our annual awards celebrate the best we've seen...

Golden Standard

Liverpool

 

Followers' Choice

Slough Town

 

Hidden Gem

Lewes FC

 

Non-League Food Award

St. Ives Town

 

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Best Atmosphere

1. FC Kaiserslautern

 

Best VIP Features

Manchester United / Marriott Bonvoy

 

Best Value

CD Castellón

 

Service Excellence

Aston Villa

 

Best Design

Newcastle United

 

Non-League Heroes

Broxburn Athletic

 

Best Food & Drink

Blackburn Rovers

 

Best Global Experience

Seattle Seahawks

 

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