Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in 2021 . The two fixtures will be held on 22 and 23 May and are likely to make use of the venue 's retractable grass field , rather than the artificial surface that will be used for American football matches . Now, there’s more rugby news. The latest announcement , which included the news that rugby union club Saracens will play its annual rivalry match against Harlequins at the stadium , demonstrates that the multipurpose design of the Premier League football club 's new home ground is paying off financially .
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in 2021 . The two fixtures will be held on 22 and 23 May and are likely to make use of the venue 's retractable grass field , rather than the artificial surface that will be used for American football matches . The latest announcement , which included the news that rugby union club Saracens will play its annual rivalry match against Harlequins at the stadium , demonstrates that the multipurpose design of the Premier League football club 's new home ground is paying off financially .