West Ham United's men’s first team are in Florida for the first time for a two-match Sunshine State Tour in summer 2024.
The Hammers are in the United States to take on Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace in two exciting fixtures as part of the inaugural Stateside Cup.
The Irons took on Wolves at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville on Saturday 27 July at 7pm EDT, before facing the Eagles at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Saturday 3 August at 7pm EDT. Palace and Wolves will play in between, with the top performing team being presented with the Stateside Cup.
Here, we answer (almost) all the questions you could have ahead of The Sunshine State Tour!
West Ham United’s men’s first-team squad will visit the American State of Florida for the first time in the Club’s history in July-August 2024. During their stay in the United States, the Irons will play two matches in the inaugural Stateside Cup against English Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the cities of Tampa and Jacksonville respectively, host open training sessions and immerse ourselves in the local cultures and communities.
The Stateside Cup is a new pre-season tournament featuring three English Premier League clubs created by Maryland-based international event agency Elite Promotions Group. The tournament will be played in three cities over a week between 27 July-3 August 2024 and feature West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Matches will be played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, and Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The inaugural Stateside Cup trophy will be awarded to the top performing team across the three fixtures.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United
The Stateside Cup
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Saturday 27 July, 7pm EDT
West Ham United v Crystal Palace
The Stateside Cup
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida, USA
Saturday 3 August, 7pm EDT
A pre-sale took place over the weekend of 10-12 May for West Ham United supporters who pre-registered.
A general sale began on 10am EDT (3pm BST) on Monday 13 May. Tickets are available now here.
All tickets will be digital and sent to supporters by email to download onto mobile devices.
Yes, there will. Designated sections for West Ham United supporters can be found on each stadium map as you go through the purchase process.
The designated sections at EverBank Stadium are Blocks 147, 148 and 149 (approximately 1,600 seats).
The designated sections at Raymond James Stadium are Blocks 122, 123 and 124 (approximately 1,700 seats).
Only lower bowl sections will be on sale in the opening sales period for both fixtures.
Ticket prices start from $35 for both matches.
Yes, for both fixtures.
For groups of ten or more at EverBank Stadium, click here.
For groups of ten or more at Raymond James Stadium, click here.
Yes. Supporters can purchase a Suite in both stadiums, which offer an intimate, climate-controlled environment from which to enjoy the action, and your own private restroom.
If you wish to you purchase a Suite at EverBank Stadium, click here.
If you wish to you purchase a Suite at Raymond James Stadium, click here.
Yes, accessible seats, wheelchair spaces accessible parking and other facilities for supporters with additional needs on matchday are available at both stadiums.
In Jacksonsville, these can be purchased directly by calling the EverBank Stadium Ticket Office on (904) 633 2000. For Accessibility information, click here.
In Tampa, please purchase your tickets and then fill out a Special Needs Request Form. For Accessibility information at Raymond James Stadium, click here.
For information about parking, transportation and tailgating at EverBank Stadium, click here.
For information about parking, transportation and tailgating at Raymond James Stadium, click here.
Yes, all the concessions stands will be open at both stadiums on matchday. Supporters should note that Florida state law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21, and fans should expect to show valid identification and proof of age when buying alcoholic beverages.
You can fly direct from London to Tampa or Orlando, which is situated 85 miles to the east down Interstate 4. There are no direct flights from London to Jacksonville, but you can book return flights via Atlanta, Boston or New York.
Open training sessions will be held in both Jacksonville and Tampa. More details will be confirmed in due course.
Our Stateside Cup matches will be broadcast worldwide on West Ham TV via whufc.com and our official mobile apps!
Buy your match pass for Crystal Palace for just £4.99 by heading to https://www.whufc.com/video-packages
Yes. In Tampa there will be pop-up merchandise units selling a variety of items in the following locations:
- Gate C
- Gate D
- Suites – East & West
- Bucs Beach, on the South Plaza outside the stadium
Subject to availability, supporters will be able to claim a limited edition collectable Topps card commemorating the tour from the units above, when they purchase an item of West Ham United merchandise.
