Venues. The Club also offers 2 Pies and 2 Pints for 12 (well thats me sorted, wheres yours?). Under 22s 12.50 Official Blog - ticket news, tour previews & company announcements, RateYourSeats.com Launches 360 Interactive Seat View Photos, Fully interactive, 360 photos let you choose what The ground was easy to find. No problems with the stewards, who seemed to know what they were doing, although one of our tickets refused to work on the 'reader' and a supervisor had to be called to let us in with his master key! Just lost one of our best managers for a long time, Darrell Clarke, so thought it would be interesting with us in trouble fourth from bottom and on a losing streak and them being third. I had heard some worrying reports from other Liverpool fans about heavy handed policing but there was no sign of this on my trip. This pub on Roker Avenue is located next to a busy road junction, going towards the City Centre from the stadium. Couldn't get her to the game though. Over 65s 17.50 The Stadium of Light looked great as we approached. What makes it for me though are the TV Screens. In the end a draw was harsh on the visitors and Sunderland look like they will have to battle to stay in the Premier League. It seemed pretty easy (although that might have been helped by the early exodus of much of the home support); the ground has a lot of open space around it and a couple of lanes on the bridge back to the city centre were closed to traffic in order to help disperse the crowds so that all seemed to work well for people on foot, but I can't comment on what it's like to try to drive away. Sections with photos at stadium of light ; stadium of light, Block U5; stadium of light, north east corner; stadium of light, north stand; stadium of light, P25; stadium of light, P30; stadium of light, P32; stadium of light, P34; stadium of light, p36; stadium of light, p8; stadium of light, PA22; stadium of light, U22; stadium of light, west . How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking. 0371 911 1200 Pitch Size: The trip on the Metro from Newcastle was a nightmare due to previous hold ups but, hopefully, that's not a regular occurrence and the trip itself should be fairly straightforward. When near the ground, I climbed a grassy bank with a defined footpath already worn into it. Grass Club Nickname: Safc.com Official website of Sunderland AFC. Sunderland have an open-air Fan Zone which was very good in respect of the atmosphere and drink but the food was pretty awful. Getting away from the ground was easy. Glad I came for a football match instead. After an even-steven 15 minutes Sunderland scored a wonder goal followed shortly after by another. Also as ever there was the belief that an upset could be on the cards. The Colliery Tavern was a nice warm pub, with small Sky TVs and amix of home and away chatting together. We never got going and got completely thrashed (3-0) and deservedly so, an awful performance which made the atmosphere quite poor, although we never really stopped singing (during Sunderlands celebrations for the 3rd we started going mental) it was hard to make a decent atmosphere because of the fact we were were up 'in the Gods'. A family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) is also available at 25. I came by train and stayed over a couple of nights. However so far I had never seen us win in Sunderland, so I was crossing my fingers for a good result. This was to be my first Premier League away game others that I had previously gone to were just been pre-season games. It cost 1- great value. I was also interested to see Bournemouth with their reputation for playing attractive football. A Love Supreme Fanzine (opens in a new tab). The Sunderland stewards were both friendly and helpful. It was very cold with continuous drizzle in the second half. Sunderland fans almost seemed resigned to defeat once we scored and many had left by the final whistle. towards Newcastle) and St Peters metro station only operates Southbound (i.e. What you did before the game pub/chippy. Theres FA Cup 6th Round Replay, 8th March 1933. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near the Stadium of Light via YourParkingSpace.co.uk. A great away support considering the weather and the long distance with 1600 Gasheads voicing on our team. Although predominantly a home fans pub, it does allow in away fans and we had an enjoyable time on our visit. It had been several years since I last went to Sunderland to see Albion; in those days it was at the former ground of Roker Park. Truist Park Seating Chart. Lightened by the use of quotes on the wall but if anybody has mobility impairments give yourself plenty of time. We wereseated three rows from the very back of the North Stand, which wasvery high up. Coors Field Seat Viewer. That said, after a night out with them, the journey home the next day was one of the hardest 5/6 hours I've ever had to endure, with several unscheduled stop offs! With neither of us drinking the only place we visited was a McDonalds in which we met a few other hammers but also came across a few rough looking Sunderland fans, apart from those 2 or 3 the fans seemed a friendly bunch and didn't bother or threaten us in anyway. There was no traffic until we reached the A1(M) and getting close to the Stadium of Light. After the match northbound (Newcastle) going supporters are required to board at Stadium of Light station, whereas southbound supporters need to board at St. Peters. Lukaku scored a 11 minute hat trick to send the away support in to party mode as Everton saw the game through to complete a comfortable away win, and in fairness, didn't exactly have to work too hard for it! Travelling up from Sheffield was easy. Was fairly easy to get away as there are many ways to head back into town , most home fans headed back to the local pubs or to the metro. The coaches were parked more or less outside the ground on car parks or on access roads. Violent outbreaks are not uncommon in this fixture. One of a kind: All our high-res venue maps have been meticulously designed and built from scratch. The journey took about 30 minutes. Shame we didn't have more time pre-match to enjoy it further. Away fans are always welcome to this large pub, which is only ten minutes walk to the stadium and only a few minutes from the Stadium of Light Metro station. I dropped lucky on my application this time, so I had no hesitation in going. The away turnstiles, which are electronic, are numbered 69-72 and open 90 minutes before kick off. No issues in getting back to coach but a bit of a slow journey back to the dual carriageway. It was the first game of the season at the leagues biggest club and also taking my 9 year old boy to his furthest ever away game. I don't know if this was just because of it being an evening game or they were concerned about our more boisterous supporters. The stadium, built on the former site of the Monkwearmouth Colliery by Ballast Wiltshire plc, opened with a showpiece game against Ajax in July 1997. Stadium Of Light Capacity: 49,000 (all seated) Address: Stadium Of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU Telephone: 0371 911 1200 Fax: 0191 551 5123 Ticket Office: 0371 911 1973 StadiumTours: 0371 911 1200 Pitch Size: 105 x 68 metres Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Black Cats Year Ground Opened: 1997 Undersoil Heating: Yes View from Seat Block U6 at Sunderland Stadium Of Light. I was walking so this was very straightforward for me. The pub which is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, serves good beer (up to six ales), reasonably priced food (with its own matchday menu) and has a large screen television. It is a tough league. I highly recommend you try the Steak and Ale and Chicken Balti pies (3.50 each) as they are some of the best around. Lots of hustle and bustle outside with the big crowd and the anticipation of the new season. There is little in the way of banter between the two sets of supporters, because the acoustics of the stand mean all you can hear is your own fans. I was with the West Ham fans in the away section and I thought I was going to need an oxygen mask by the time we reached our seats! Finally after 83 minutes a slick move involving Mason, Kane and Lamela saw Mason finish in style. Sunderland had a few chances to equalise and we squandered a couple of chances to put the game to bed. It was generally a good view of the game although couldn't see the screens on the opposite end. I was also confident of a point or three given the poor run Sunderland were on. Soon after the restart we were back in front after a 20 yard strike from Jordan Shipley,but were once again pegged back from a deflected shot. The fans are some of the friendliest I know and I hate to see them fighting against relegation. Tickets for category C matches, the cheapest, range from 25.00 for a seat behind the goal or in the corners to 30.00 for a central seat at one of the long sides. Quickly search for your desired view from section. It was dry, cold and a little windy. To get to the seats of the away section you have to climb about 10 flights of stairs which is not so great, but once to our seats the view of the pitch was fine. The Stadium of Light looked very good from the outside. Adults 20 At pitch side, despite being placed into the gods, the view I had was great with a full view of the pitch and of course the goals! The ground is like a bowl so there are no individual stands about, if it was me I'd put the away fans back behind the goal. 1997 Undersoil Heating: I left London on the 8.00am train to Newcastle. Sunderland is a lovely town, I've always rated the place and have great memories of when Grimsby used to play at Roker Park. I was picked up by a mate at 6:30am for a fairly comfortable drive up north. We weren't at the races and could have easily conceded a few more before half time. I wasn't driving but there seemed to be plenty of parking at the stadium though it seemed to me that the road layout was quite complex and they could do with more designated pedestrian crossings. You can find a stadium plan here. Both teams had been struggling before this fixture and Sunderland again didn't play all to well, with Villa running out 4-0 winners. Hopefully, these idiots will be identified and banned and spoilt which was otherwise a good day. The Stadium of Light was the last of the big north-eastern clubs I needed to visit and another ground to tick off the list. Continue on this road and you will see the Stadium of Light on the right hand side. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? If the club then proceeds after this to add another tier to the East Stand then the final capacity would be around 64,000.. Also outside one corner of the stadium is a large miners lamp. Address: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU. Next stop Wembley Stadium for the Football League Cup Final! 3. Access our charts below or by searching for any venue using the SeatGeek search bar. Vereiste velden zijn gemarkeerd met *, Bundesliga stadiums Eredivisie stadiums La Liga stadiums Ligue 1 stadiums Premier League stadiums Serie A stadiums Scottish Premiership stadiums, Europes Largest Football Stadiums Champions League Final venues Europa League Final venues World Cup Final venues Euros Final venues Latin Americas Largest Football Stadiums. It had some real ales and a large eating area and outside decking with glass windbreaks. A great day out at Sunderland and all the fans I met were really friendly. I could see this place could be jumping if the locals were winning. In the run up to the game itself, we elected to go to some pubs on the city centre side of the river (so about 20 minutes walk from the ground). Home fans are friendly and welcoming and the stadium is one that every football fan must visit. Red and White Away Kit: The area has entertainment in the form of live bands, large screens etc.. Plus food and drink outlets. It is not a flat pack ground like most of the modern stadiums and has a bit of character. Please note though that after the game the Stadium of Light metro station only operates Northbound (i.e. A very nice ground. As I missed that game I am thinking it must be me! However I was not looking forward to the long coach journey that I was facing to get to and from the game. These cost 10 for adults and 5 for concessions. Arriving at Stadium of Light by Public Transport National Rail/Metro Sunderland Station [SUN] The station is located at Athenaeum Street, Sunderland SR1 3HP; 20 mins' walk. Then go through two sets of traffic lights (keeping in the left hand lane at the second set, going straight on towards Roker rather than the city centre) and you will see the Stadium car park on your right, about a mile after the traffic lights. The stadium is built on the former site of the Monkwearmouth Colliery by Ballast Wiltshire plc. Headed into the city centre then out to the A1. Club: Sunderland AFC | Opening: 1997 | Capacity: 49,000 seats. We travelled on a train chartered by Tottenham. It took about 40 minutes to get away from the ground along the A1018. The game itself was good. At the Stadium of Light, we have a broad range of suites and packages that are tailored towards you to ensure you enjoy a fantastic matchday experience on a seasonal or match-to-match basis.. For all hotels near the Stadium of Light click here. I even got chatting to old bloke (well into his 70's) who I bumped into on one street ("Turnstile Mews" I think it was) who used to go to the old ground in his younger years. The railway station was just a ten minute walk to the Stadium of Light. The statues dedicated to the fans were a nice touch and of course the iconic pose of Bob Stokoe running across the Wembley turf in 1973 stirred memories. At SeatGeek we have the best seating charts for the most venues. We were advised that we couldsit anywhere we liked which was a nice pleasant surprise. Use the Navigator to select your preferred aerial view, and turn on or off various levels. We were once again picked up from outside the ground so it was no problem. It was a long drive back due to the freezing rain/sleet, plus we stopped twice. I have been to the Stadium of Light a couple of times. It's been open for years but still has a new feeling, clean, tidy and a little bit partisan. We stayed overnight in Premier Inn which was a 15 minute walk. The second half produced a much better performance from the Dons and whilst we got one goal back we couldn't get another. Unfortunately Pantilimon took him out as he scored and he left the match on a stretcher. A simple reverse walk back to the Stadium of LightMetro. West Ham were unbeaten away from home so far this season. Sunderland station itself is a pretty depressing place (especially if you come out of the side entrance from its subterranean bowels) but once you're away from it and overlooking the river with the docks, harbour and sea as a view on a sunny day you can quickly banish any unfavourable first impressions. On the downside seats need replacing (faded) and away fans housed in the top tier out of the way. We had a pint at the airport at 7.30am so it was always going to be an epic day. Walked around the ground. One can also arrive at the stadium by metro. It's a similar architectural style all the way around so it looks very neat (apart from there only being an upper tier on two sides, although I believe it's been built such that an upper tier could be added to the other two sides if needed). Thanks Sunderland! The Metro is normally also efficient, taking about an hour from the airport to the Stadium of Light, although the carriages look like a throwback to the Communist era in Eastern Europe. Theoretically at walking distance, but also close to the metro. Stadium Of Light Sunderland AFC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Middle seat in the row so you'll struggle with a hasty exit. Sunderland have a fanzone at the stadium which was pretty decent. 9/10. 2018-2019: 32,157 (League One) It was a poor performance from Chelsea. A good pub crawl taking in the Harbour View, Albion and Wheatsheaf pubs. You also pass the kiosks selling alcohol on the way up the stairs. The Upper Tier features a refreshments concourse, with food/drink on sale, and male and female toilets accessible. How easy was your journey and finding the ground? Aaaaargh! Once through the gate there is about nine sets of stairs to climb before eventually reaching the main concourse. Would have been much better if the sun didn't shine on the screen, though. Fear not, though, as were picked up from the airport by friends and deposited outside the ground via a sightseeing tour of Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. The train took about 25 minutes and we were back in the pub in Newcastle just after 5.30pm in time to watch more football (and rugby) on the television. They are necessary for the basic functioning of the website and, therefore, are always active. Otherwise, there is a chippy a couple of doors away. I have a season ticket there. Likewise inside the view of the pitch is good with no obstructions. Had a quick bite of homemade spicy bean burger and Indian masala tea in car to warm us up. The club have not yet confirmed when (if ever) they will go ahead with this. Overall, it was a good day out. They didn't turn up for the first half which saw us take a fairly comfortable 2-0 lead. There was a late scare when Rodwell hit the bar. The metro provides regular and rapid transport from both Newcastle and the South of Sunderland. 3D Interactive Seat Views for Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium interactive seat map using Virtual Venue by IOMEDIA . Were they not aware a match was on? I had visited previously, but that was years ago, when the away end was in the South Stand. Before the game I had a walk around the outside of the stadium and looked at the surroundings the relics of the mining era in these parts was a good reminder of the past. Great stadium and atmosphere,my Dad enjoyed his last visit before he died a life long support. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. A large away following in a Premier League standard ground with 35,000 odd fans in attendance and a night out in Newcastle. Ashley Smith adds; The Metro stations called the Stadium of Light and St. Bournemouth started well dominating the opening period and deservedly going ahead on 13 minutes. We walked a half an hour into the city center for beers, meal, bookies and a party night out. This is the view that you will get from Seat Block U6 at Sunderland Stadium Of Light. It's just to give you an idea of what you can expect. This rounded off a brilliant weekend away after watching non league footy the day before, I remember coming here all those years ago to watch Grimsby and you don't realise what you have lost until it's gone. There are 20 rows, 5 of which are usually empty due to safety (these are the front rows). 48,353 v Liverpool The Black Cats Year Ground Opened: I think if I ever drove to the ground I would park well away from it, or even on the city centre side of the river. I didn't try any but it seemed reasonably priced for a football ground (at 3.40 a pint). A West Ham player was sent off near the end but Sunderland failed to take advantage. as rich an experience or works as seamlessly as ours does. Lane Stadium, 2L. No issues with the stewards. It is a fabulous stadium. We arrived at around 2pm so we went to the Wheatsheaf pub which had a DJ providing entertainment. Sunderland absolutely pounded our goal, and we didn't manage a single shot on target. The combination of an excellent stadium and a club rivalry dating back to 19 May 1977 when Sunderland were relegated from Division One in controversial circumstances, whilst Coventry stayed up, were bound to ensure a good atmosphere. We went in 1-0 down at half time. The Stadium of Light is surprisingly poorly-signposted in Sunderland itself, but it's a big stadium so once you've spottedit, it is then impossible to miss. The staff at the ground, including the stewards, are the friendliest I've come across in the Premier league. Amazing show with a pretty good view of the stage, lighting, screens, and the sound was good too. I was looking forward to the game as it was yet another ground for me to tick off the list (number 67 of the 92) and the added bonus of going to a game without caring what the score was. Everything was premier league.. atmosphere, toilets, the staff. The Club moved to the Stadium of Light in 1997, after leaving their former home of Roker Park where they had played for 99 years. The stewards were helpful as you have to enter the stadium via two large pillars and they were approachable enough to help us to our seats. Overall, I'd say that the Stadium of Light has one of the best away ends I have been in. 7. SEARCH BAR. As explained above those home fans were friendly and when we got on the bus,we seemed to be the onlytwo Villa fans on there however we didn't feel intimidated at all.