Saracens

Dizzee Rascal to Perform Live at The Showdown 6 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Saracens have today announced that one of the most influential and pioneering artists in British music, Dizzee Rascal, will perform live at The Showdown 6 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Born and raised in London, Dizzee Rascal has been a defining voice in UK culture for more than two decades. From the release of his Mercury Prize-winning debut album Boy in da Corner to a catalogue of chart-topping records and landmark live performances, Dizzee has played a central role in shaping modern British music. His work has consistently reflected the energy and attitude of London, making his appearance at The Showdown a natural fit for an event staged in the heart of the capital.

The performance forms part of a major day of elite rugby and live entertainment, with The Showdown 6 bringing together women’s and men’s fixtures on one of the biggest stages in UK sport. Hosted at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the event continues to redefine what a live rugby occasion can be, blending world-class action on the pitch with headline cultural moments.

As the original club of North London, Saracens continue to evolve their matchday offering, delivering large-scale events that place live entertainment alongside elite sport. The involvement of Dizzee Rascal reflects the club’s ambition to create standout stadium experiences that resonate with London’s energy and elevate The Showdown as a must-attend live event.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will continue to host our annual marquee fixture – The Showdown – until 2028!

The partnership extension will see The Showdown, which has become one of the biggest occasions in London’s sporting calendar, played at the largest Club stadium in the capital for the next four years.

Taking place the week after the climax of the Guinness Six Nations, The Showdown is the first chance for supporters to see the world’s biggest stars in club action once they return from international duty.

It has taken place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since 2022 and this year’s fixture between London rivals Saracens and Harlequins was staged in front of a packed house in N17 of over 60,000, and also attracted the highest ever average television audience in the history of Premiership Rugby.

The Showdown joins a host of major events hosted at one of the country’s leading sport, leisure and entertainment destinations, including football, NFL, concerts and boxing.

The stadium’s ability to stage a wide range of major events all year round directly contributes to the £344m a year boost being delivered to local economy, with 3,700 FTE jobs supported as a direct result of major events and visitor attractions. Creating additional recurring sources of revenue to reinvest in its football activities is a key part of the Club’s financial model.

Saracens CEO Mark Thompson said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Tottenham Hotspur for another four years. Our annual match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has become one of the biggest dates of the domestic rugby calendar and it continues to go from strength to strength. Everyone from our players to our fans can’t wait to return next year for Showdown 5!”

Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur, said: “Hosting ‘The Showdown’ every year is another example of how the biggest and best events in sport and entertainment are coming to London N17. This has a huge, positive impact on our local economy and creates diverse revenue streams for the Club to continue investing in its football activities.”

Tickets are now on sale here to ‘The Showdown 5’ between Saracens and Harlequins, taking place Saturday 22nd March 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.