West Ham United Foundation Gala Dinner & Awards 2026

A festive evening of celebration, inspiration, and community impact. ❤️

📆 Date: Monday 14th December 2026
📍 Venue: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London
⭐ Dress Code: Black Tie & Cocktail Dresses

Join us for one of the highlights of the West Ham United Foundation calendar as we gather for our third annual Gala Dinner & Awards 2026.

This year, we are delighted to welcome guests to the magnificent De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, the historic birthplace of the Football Association, founded there in 1863. Set against the backdrop of one of London's most iconic venues, the evening will bring together the West Ham family, partners, supporters and friends for a festive celebration of another remarkable year of community impact.

The Gala Dinner & Awards is an opportunity to honour our community heroes, recognise the achievements of the people and programmes changing lives across East London, Essex and beyond, and celebrate the collective impact made possible through the power of football. Guests will hear inspiring stories from special guests, enjoy unforgettable entertainment, and help raise vital funds that enable the Foundation to continue supporting local people and communities.

What to Expect:

Guests will enjoy a drinks reception, three-course dinner, half a bottle of wine and an evening filled with inspiration and entertainment. Highlights include:

• Stories and appearances from special guests
• An exclusive charity auction
• Presentation of our Community Awards
• Live entertainment and dancing in The Grand Hall to close the night in style

You can also take a look back at highlights from last year's event, here.

Ticket Pricing:

• Blue Package 
• Table of 10: £1,500 | Individual Ticket: £150
• The perfect way to be part of the evening. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception, three-course dinner, half a bottle of wine per guest, inspiring special guests, the Foundation Community Awards, and entertainment until 1am.

• Bronze Package | £4,000 
• Only 5 available!
• Everything included in the Blue Package, plus an upgraded table location and an exclusive West Ham United gift.

• Silver Package | £8,000
• Only 2 available
• Includes all Bronze Package benefits, together with a West Ham United Legend seated on your table for an unforgettable experience.

• Gold Package | £10,000
• Only 1 available!
• Our most exclusive package. Enjoy all Silver Package benefits, a premium table location adjacent to the VIP area, and the company of two West Ham United Legends throughout the evening.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Whether you’re interested in taking the lead as our Headline Sponsor or supporting one of our Community Awards, there are lots of exciting ways to be part of this year’s Gala. To find out about all the opportunities we have available, please take a look at our sponsorship deck, here.

Every ticket purchased helps support the West Ham United Foundation's work across East London, Essex and beyond, creating opportunities, improving health and wellbeing, supporting education and employment pathways, and strengthening local communities.

Join us for a truly special evening as we celebrate another year of impact, recognise those making a difference, and come together to ensure even more lives can be changed in the year ahead.

Reserve your table today and be part of an unforgettable night of football, community and festive celebration. ⚒️❤️❄️