This was also queued so we crossed the river and followed the A1231 to wards the A1. Blackpool deserved the win but it ended in a 1-1 draw. Ashley Smith adds; The Metro stations called the Stadium of Light and St. We got the train into Sunderland Station and it was a simple 10 minute walk to the stadium. The Sunderland fans, stewards and locals were faultless. R sections are odd numbered seats and L sections are even numbered seats. Back on the bus which took probably 25 minutes to get back, but once in the car, it was straight out of Sunderland with ease. proud that our teams diligence and technical savvy continues to help I noticed that traffic in the area seemed pretty congested. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. There was a late scare when Rodwell hit the bar. Although predominantly a home fans pub, it does allow in away fans and we had an enjoyable time on our visit. Finding the ground was very straightforward. I saw less than 1800 at a game the day before compared to a more or less sold out game this day which is as far apart as it gets. Oxford taking a deserved 1-0 half time lead. Of course I would! The away turnstiles, which are electronic, are numbered 69-72 and open 90 minutes before kick off. I thought that the Stadium of Lightwas very impressive, both from the outside and from the inside. The game went well we scored early on and it was all Blackpool until Sunderland scored against the run of play, then it was mixed. The Stadium of Light stands on the north bank of the River Wear. Not our best decision ever. Queues at half time for pies etc looked quite long. We think our 360 Seat View Photos are the most accessible This pub on Roker Avenue is located next to a busy road junction, going towards the City Centre from the stadium. Interactive: Pan, zoom, and drill into ticket listings by section and row. The stadium stands on the banks of the River Wear, a vision of the future and a landmark for Wearside. as rich an experience or works as seamlessly as ours does. Sunderland AFC, Info & Map | Premier League As a groundhopper I wanted to add the Stadium of Light to my list, and took advantage of the Albion's offer of free coach travel to the game. A large away following in a Premier League standard ground with 35,000 odd fans in attendance and a night out in Newcastle. I had been to the old Roker Park but never to the Stadium of Light so I was looking forward to seeing the new ground. Sunderland's train station is a 10 to 15-minute walk from the the stadium. Use Map. Indianapolis Colts Virtual Venue by IOMEDIA Didn't try the pies but the toilets were ok I guess. Red and White Away Kit: A family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) is also available at 25. So despite the 700 mile round trip it was we'll worth going to and we won 4-0 as we'll. What did you do before the game, pub, chippy.home fans friendly? This is a small but busy pub with a beer garden. Getting away from the stadium after the game was simple and easy. The original capacity was 42,000, which subsequently increased when an extension to add another tier to the north end of the ground opened in 2000. I travelled up with my mate who is an Everton disabled Season Ticket holder, meaning our tickets came with a parking pass for the Green Car Park (which is located right next to the fanzone). Remember, to avoid errors do not open multiple browsers or tabs when purchasing tickets. Sunderland fought back twice for a 2-2 draw which, in the end, will not help them stay up, but they showed plenty of spirit even though some of their players appeared not to like each other much. It was direct from London all the way up to Sunderland Central with just one stop at Stevenage. When near the ground, I climbed a grassy bank with a defined footpath already worn into it. SEAT MANAGEMENT PORTALUsing our SEAT MANAGEMENT PORTAL, Manchester City was able to relocate 31.000 Season ticket holders in 6 months completing the entire process before the New Grand Stand was completed. The atmosphere was good to start with but, within a fairly short time, seemed to become quite subdued. The Stadium of Light hosted its first full international in 1999 when England took on Belgium in a friendly, and housed its first competitive international in April 2003 as England faced Turkey in a Euro 2004 qualifier. A steward signalled us to follow him and told us where to park. nothing worse than being disappointed with your seat at a stellar concert or Peters both serve the stadium. Fantastic day out. Both the metro stations St. Peters and Stadium of Light are within short walking distance of the ground. Despite the result and the poor performance from Chelsea, we had a great day out. Also outside one corner of the stadium is a large miners lamp. We went to a Wetherspoons called the Lampton Worm which I am informed is a local legend of a serpent/dragon. They are necessary for the basic functioning of the website and, therefore, are always active. As I had already visited the ground previously for an evening game I knew what to expert and therefore was looking forward to visiting on a Saturday. The clientele was exclusively red and white apart from us but this was no problem. Had a quick bite of homemade spicy bean burger and Indian masala tea in car to warm us up. The journey was a long one and then we met quite a lot of traffic as we reached Sunderland. We went into the city centre for a drink. On first seeing the ground the Stadium of Light is a very impressive and modern stadium. The Black Cats eventually went on to win 6-3. Quickly search for your desired view from section. SELECT A SECTION This was okay until we passed the Park and Ride and then it was slow to the junction with the A19. Sunderland got an equaliser that was totally against the run of play just before half time. A very good away day. Overall then a great day out capped by a classic Chelsea win and made it one of the best aways of the season and I for one can't wait for Sunderland next year. We went in 1-0 down at half time. Tickets for Sunderland games can be purchased online, by phone + 44 (0) 871 911 1973, or in person at the Stadium of Light ticket office. Sunderland Stadium Of Light - Seating Plan Plenty in there too, over 23,000. However inside they do add a bit of character with famous quote from various football personalities as you're walking up the stairs or walking to the concourse, which I thought was a nice touch. After the match we went straight back to the Colliery Tavern, this side inside and got speaking to some locals while waiting for our friends. This undefined The ground is Premier League just wow, modern, class. The Stadium of Light is a 15-minute walk away from the city centre and Sunderland train station. Check out their current availability of Sunderland FC Tickets. 9/10. 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. The Stadium of Light is a big, imposing ground. Some people were getting the Metro to St Peters Station but it took around about the same time. It was agood view from the away section, but very high up though. Access our charts below or by searching for any venue using the SeatGeek search bar. Overall, it was a good day out. I wasn't even 100% sure it was King who had scored our goal as you are so far from the other end of the ground. It shows live football on a number of tvs and to cope with a large number of fans it has a marquee outside, also serving beer as well as a burger van. The game was a disappointing (0-0) but the atmosphere was good. A Love Supreme Fanzine 2.50 Just a brilliant away day made all the better by the result and the night out in Newcastle following the match. I must admit I've never seen anything quite like it. Walked around the ground. The Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses gets excellent reviews, but require at least a three-night stay. HDRI support provides stunning, high-definition images on all device types. The Stadium of Light. (opens in a new tab). I spent a good couple of minutes talking to a steward on my way in. Had a quick walk round the stadium and was impressed with the size of the ground and the space surrounding it. So we had to wait until most of the traffic cleared before we left the ground. The crowd were a bit quiet, probably due to the fact that the club are in a relegation battle and Sam Allardyce is not known for attractive football. 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. It was easy to park in the Roker Beach seafront area near our booked accommodation. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. We parked in a ropey car park by the bus/metro station and walked into town. After speaking to a number of home fans they suggested I should have gone to a chippy just across the road. here are some instructions so you can get the most out of the 360 Seat View Not too much as we arrived at 2.40 so it was straight on the bus to the ground. It was a long drive back due to the freezing rain/sleet, plus we stopped twice. The ground itself looks more or less of the new identikit grounds that clubs move into and they lack character and imagination. Even though the ground is modern the surrounding area still has a traditional working class feel to it, and that's what I liked most. The Stadium of Light was built in the mid 1990s as a replacement for Sunderland's old Roker Park, which lacked the possibilities for further expansion and modernisation. The Stadium of Light looks impressive from the outside, and is just as impressive inside too. Owen Pavey for providing the ground layout diagram. It is a lovely stadium. 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! The Stadium of Light was agreat day out in every way, although obviously helped by the result. As it is the top tier, expect it to be high, and players hard to make out. It is an impressive stadium. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: The ground was nice but the city wasn't, great, plus and awful game. Bournemouth took the lead early on and their supporters high up behind the goal created most of the noise. Getting into ground involves a slight walk up a staircase that has two concourses, one for food and one mostly for drink, we went up to the food section. The stewards were not of my liking either. 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. Capacity: Despite not being right next to the ground they were still well populated with friendly home supporters but without being rammed. Inside it is very spacious; the concourses are large and easily accommodate refreshment outlets as well as large groups of people watching live football on the many screens dotted about. Stadium Of Light | Sunderland AFC | Football Ground Guide go. We wereseated three rows from the very back of the North Stand, which wasvery high up. So I had a seat in the Main Stand and the view, as you'd expect from a new ground, was very good. 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. Past and present year matches are shown, as well as a live feed of the current game, with Soccer Saturday also shown. Sunderland fans were very quiet. We started the game poorly. Whilst Jason Adderley a visiting West Brom fan adds; The Albion pub, on Victor Street, off Roker Avenue, is a five minute walk from the ground, with some parking nearby. The present-day capacity is 49,000 Sunderland's train station is a 10 to 15-minute walk from the the stadium. The away section is slightly steep and located in the top part of the stand. The only catch is traffic is pretty gridlocked in the area after the game, but unless you are local, I'd expect a long trip home anyway. The game was a very entertaining 2-2 draw in the end and as Wet Ham were 2-0 down after 20 minutes we went away very happy to have stolen a point. West Ham were probably the better side but both sides' defences were ropy. It's been open for years but still has a new feeling, clean, tidy and a little bit partisan. Over 1 million concertgoers have watched favourite artists shine on Wearside, including Oasis, Take That, Beyonce and Coldplay. We went to have a look in the fanzone upon arrival, with both home and away fans being allowed in on production of a valid season/match ticket. We left Southampton at 6am. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Easy walk back to the car amongst thousands of Sunderland fans who surprisingly were not overly cocky or joyous in defeat. Me and my mate got back onto the Metro within 10 minutes and back to Newcastle. Sunderland v Blackpool me and pals made a weekend of it beautiful stadium 30 mins walk from city center fans friendly and our bets won we had a class meal pubs even a party for a family day out. As we stayed behind for 30 minutes most of the post match crowd had gone. From there it's a quick walk down a lovely corridor to the main concourse. Fantastic. Both stations are only a few minutes walk from the stadium, although away supporters should alight at St Peters Station as that is closer to their entrance. Sunderland have an open-air Fan Zone which was very good in respect of the atmosphere and drink but the food was pretty awful. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Great experience for my first away game. It was a four hours each way journey, and the Albion fans seemed happy enough. Last season I went to Liberty Browns with my friend and that was fine. The stewards were fantastic. I know theyre only doing what they are told, but when there are no problems, and then starting an argument with 2,000 inebriatedand annoyed Cockneys definitely wasn't going to end well as they gave up shortly after. There arent a wealth of teams in the North East and these two are just 12 miles apart. aspect of a seats view to experience, Smartphone user movement is integrated for an immersive VR It was a pretty entertaining game. The Stadium of Light's current capacity of 48,707 makes the club's home the ninth-biggest football ground in England. Section: Select up to four areas from the map to view. Latin Americas Largest Football Stadiums. Maybe they were overawed by the ease of their win. Otherwise, there is a chippy a couple of doors away. After all, shouldnt live events be fun? 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. Your Ticket to Sports, Concerts & More | SeatGeek Ten minute walk into Town and Wetherspoons with Yate's across the road gave us a swift pint or two, before my train took me back to Newcastle, less than 4 hours after full time I was home, feet up with a single malt.