120th Anniversary

120 Years at Heywood Road - Sale FC Gala

120 Years at Heywood Road

A Black Tie Gala Event & Foundation Launch

Date: 06 February 2026

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Celebrating a Century of Passion

Join us to commemorate our past and celebrate a brand new chapter. We believe that Rugby should be at the centre of the community. That is why we are launching The Sale FC Foundation.

"A foundation of community. A lifetime of camaraderie."

Our Purpose

A registered charity dedicated to taking the passion, camaraderie, and lifelong benefits of rugby beyond the touchlines.

Promoting Healthy Recreation

Providing facilities for the playing of rugby and other sports to improve community health.

Providing Facilities for All

Assisting those in need due to youth, age, infirmity, or social circumstances, in the interests of social welfare.

Advancing Education

Supporting the education of children and young people through the values and discipline of sport.

The Gala Night

John Inverdale

Hosted by John Inverdale

Be there for the start of the next era.

Richard Trickey

Richard Trickey

Sale FC & Lancashire Legend

Steve Smith

Steve Smith

Sale FC, England & Lions Legend

Fran Cotton

Fran Cotton

Sale FC, England & Lions Legend

Evening Itinerary

Venue Heywood Road
Arrival 7:00 PM - Welcome Drink (Smithy Bar)
Canapes 7:30 - 8:00 PM (Smithy Bar)
Dinner Seats 7:45 PM (Suite @ Sale FC)
Dinner Served Three Course Meal + Cheeseboard
Guest Speakers (Pt 1) 8:30 PM - Antony Howcroft | Jonathan Keep | Richard Trickey
Legends Panel (Pt 2) 9:00 PM - Steve Smith | Fran Cotton | Special Guest(s)
Carriages Midnight

Join Us. Be a Founder of the Future.

Tickets: £80 per person (Tables available up to 12 people)

All profits go to the Sale FC Foundation (Registered Charity CE040130).

Dress Code: Black Tie / Evening Dress

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© 2026 Sale FC. 1861 - 2025. 120 Years at Heywood Road (1905-2025).

Sale FC Foundation is a Registered Charity. Registration Number: CE040130