Club

West Ham United are one of the biggest clubs in the UK and thus the Premier League.

They possess passionate fans, have had the privilege of watching some of the world’s greatest players and have a rich history deeply ingrained in the football club.

West Ham United club name

West Ham United Football Club are named after the area of London where they were founded.

A group of workers from the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company, which was based in the West Ham district of east London, founded the club.

Initially, the team were known as ‘Thames Ironworks FC’. But when the club turned professional in 1898, they actually changed the name to ‘West Ham United’ to reflect their connection to the area.

The name ‘West Ham’ comes from the two nearby geographical landmarks, which are the River Thames and the village of Ham.

The club adopted their nickname, ‘The Hammers’, in reference to the ironworks that were once a huge industry in the area.

The club’s badge also features two crossed hammers, which is a symbol of the club’s heritage.

Founded as: Thames Ironworks FC (1895-1898)

Named changed to: West Ham United (1898 – present)

Nicknames: The Irons, The Hammers

West Ham United founding year

The club were founded in 1895 and West Ham United were originally known as ‘Thames Ironworks FC’.

West Ham United home stadium

West Ham have called three stadiums their home over the years, with London Stadium becoming the club’s permanent residence in 2016.

First stadium: Memorial Ground (1895-1904)

Previous stadium: Boleyn Ground (1904-2016)

Current stadium: London Stadium (2016-present)

London Stadium’s Capacity: 62,500

West Ham United training ground

West Ham United Football Club currently train at the Rush Green Training Ground.

The facility has been the club’s training base since 2015 and it includes multiple training pitches, a gymnasium and a medical and rehabilitation centre, as well as administrative offices.

Previous training ground: Chadwell Heath (1963 – 2007)

Location: Havering, England

West Ham United current league

West Ham currently play in the Premier League and have regularly called the division home since it was established for the 1992/93 season. The Irons have, however, been relegated from the Premier League twice, in 2002/03 and 2010/11.

Current league: Premier League (2012-present)

Previous league: Championship (2011-2012)

West Ham United current manager

After a disastrous start to the 2025/26 campaign, Graham Potter was sacked and very swiftly replaced by Nuno Espirito Santo as the latest manager of West Ham United in September 2025. He works under the official title of head coach, and is contracted to stay with the Hammers until June 2028.

The Portuguese coach had departed Nottingham Forest earlier that month in controversial circumstances. Interestingly, Nuno was spotted near David Sullivan’s home amid speculation over Potter’s future, leading many to suggest the deal was all but done to bring him to London.

Current manager: Nuno Espirito Santo (September 2025-present)

Previous manager: Graham Potter (January 2025-September2025)

West Ham contact details

Accessibility:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 333 030 0174

Commercial and Sponsorship:

Email: [email protected]

Corporate Hospitality:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8114 2442

Mascots:

Email: [email protected] 
Tel: +44 (0)208 548 2748

Retail:

Website: officialwesthamstore.com
Email: [email protected]

Stadium Store, London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST

West Ham tickets

Email: [email protected] (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm)
Address: West Ham United FC Ticket Office, London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST
Telephone: 0333 030 1966 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm)
Online bookings: Click here
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