The last Metro to Seaburn saw us pub crawling to his, kebab in hand. Lane Stadium, 5L (1) Lane Stadium, 6L. But, since our word is our bond, It is larger than the average ground and the away fans are housed in the upper tier behind the goal. It has excellent links to the national rail network and Metro system, ensuring quick and easy travel to other areas of the region. If you feel a little mischievous, then ask the nearest Sunderland fan whether it is a Geordie Lamp. Behind the away stand is a bar which shows Sky Sports at half time and also has a live feed of the match, whilst the game inside is being played. We had hot food from one of the catering vans. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. One point is better than none. FedExField Seating Chart. Under 16s 7.50. I must admit that the Stadium of Light is very impressive looking. After that we took the A19, to the A690 and that all flowed well. The Stadium of Light's current capacity of 48,707 makes the club's home the ninth-biggest football ground in England. Instead you can park at the Stadium of Light Metro Station (cost 1) or alternatively, you can park in the city centre and walk to the ground (about 10-15 minutes). They really should have been 3 or 4 goals up by half time. I picked up Sandy (who I had only just met at Charlton game a fortnight ago) from Harrow & Wealdstone who was coming from Central London at 07:20 and left about 07:30 for A41 then M1 J5 Watford, straight up M1, A1(M), A19, A1018 to ground. So I had a seat in the Main Stand and the view, as you'd expect from a new ground, was very good. It is also a great experience to visit the Stadium of Light. BBC - Wear 360 views - Stadium of Light Pitch All Rights Reserved. Adults 20 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. The atmosphere from the 1200 plus Oxford fans was great and of course, the 30 000 Sunderland fans when they got going. The coach dropped us off right outside the ground which was good. Away fans are now housed in the Upper Tier of the Carling North Stand at one end of the stadium, where around 3,000 fans can be housed for league games. In my couple of days there I developed quite a fondness for the place and especially the people so I hope better times aren't far away. I could see this place could be jumping if the locals were winning. 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. Sunderland need to improve if they want to go up. It replaced the clubs former home of 99 years, Roker Park, located less than two miles away. 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. The drive via Yorkshire was a bit perilous as there was torrential rain which limited our visibility. I had visited previously, but that was years ago, when the away end was in the South Stand. Concerts. Plus I have been to the Stadium of Light several times before and have always enjoyed the trip. 9/10. 3. Sunderland came back strongly in the second half and earned a 1-1 draw. The journey took about 30 minutes. 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). It cost 1- great value. After climbing the four flights of stairs to the away end the ground looks huge from the away end. 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. Paid for our train tickets and stood on the platform with a few hundred people only for an already fairly busy 2 carriage train to turn up, We couldn't fit on and as the next train wasn't for another hour we cut our losses and the 3 of us hailed a cab to drive us to The Harbour view pub in Sunderland for a cost of about 30. Both teams had been struggling before this fixture and Sunderland again didn't play all to well, with Villa running out 4-0 winners. The ground is very impressive but you need to be a bit fit to climb the many steps up to the away section. mobile devices, Coverage provided for 99% of seats at all Take the A1231 (Sunderland North) turn off. A long car journey from Portsmouth but a 5am departure evaded any traffic build-ups and we arrived in Sunderland at 10.30am. However, if at some point the Club were to add an additional tier to the two remaining sides, then an even more remarkable stadium would emerge. 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. Use the Navigator to select your preferred aerial view, and turn on or off various levels. We went for a drive up the coast and were surprised to find that Sunderland has a nice beach which looks like a grand place to spend a sunny evening. We got the 3 points but nothing kicked off outside afterwards. 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. Lightened by the use of quotes on the wall but if anybody has mobility impairments give yourself plenty of time. When near the ground, I climbed a grassy bank with a defined footpath already worn into it. I stayed in Newcastle for the weekend with a mate. Like I say, the Metro Station car park took a long time to get out of. In December 2018 the club renamed the South Stand, the Roker Stand, in tribute to their old ground, following a vote by fans. Also note the height of which you have to climb to get to your sea P32 section 16 row 75 seat We warmed up in the car first for around 15 minutes. Excellent view but like all big stadiums, you feel distant from the game when you are so high up. SECTION MAP. Tours run roughly once a month and more often during the summer holidays. The Stadium of Light is a large ground. However Sunderland came back into the game late in the half, getting an equaliser in time added on. It was a two minute walk back to the coach. There was no traffic until we reached the A1(M) and getting close to the Stadium of Light. Walked up to Newcastle Station to get our train tickets as the Metro wasn't operating between Newcastle and Sunderland due to maintenance work on the line. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: The buses back to the car park are located behind the North Stand come out the ground and head towards the main road you'll more than likely see a queue of people already waiting. We got the Metro from Newcastle Central to Sunderland and it was really easy. further our mission of reducing the stress and anxiety that can come with The home fans were very quiet. Next stop Wembley Stadium for the Football League Cup Final! Sports Concerts Events - SAFC The away end was good and the view is impressive, even though I was on the back row. towards Sunderland centre). Sunderland's train station is a 10 to 15-minute walk from the the stadium. Unless I'm following my team Nottingham Forest I tend to sit or stand with the home supporters when I visit a ground. When we won 2-1 vs Newcastle, the supporters never stopped cheering and singing even when the geordies eaqualised. Plenty in there too, over 23,000. No problem getting out of the stadium. A good day out in a place with similarities to Portsmouth as both sets of supporters are loyal and like a matchday drink in the pubs. Keep walking straight ahead and within 100m you will see the Stadium Of Light rising up in front of you over the Wearmouth Bridge. Sunderland Stadium Of Light - View from Seat Block U6 - Seating Plan Had a quick walk round the stadium and was impressed with the size of the ground and the space surrounding it. Getting to the stadium is easy as long as you can follow the signs, that start to appear just outside of Sunderland itself. The Stadium of Lights current capacity of 48,707 makes the clubs home the ninth-biggest football ground in England. The atmosphere was good to start with but, within a fairly short time, seemed to become quite subdued. We had the Sunderland away fixture in the diary for some time. I travelled with my Father and a friend on one of the club supporters coaches to the game. Also, the toilets are rotten. An all-round top boozer. The Stadium of Light looks impressive as you approach it. Great stadium and atmosphere. Sunderland were woeful and their supporters were not at all impressed. It was good. 1. West Ham were unbeaten away from home so far this season. The game was enjoyable too ( From a Southampton point of view anyway ) as we won 4-0. The two teams who had yet to win and badly need to get off and running. However the journey is pretty straightforward as both the Stadium Of Light and Newcastle Airport are both served by the Metro transit system. The Stadium of Light. With its bowl-shaped lower deck and a second tier over the West and North Stands, it provides the ultimate in spectator comfort. What makes it for me though are the TV Screens. The pub was full of home supporters but all seemed to tolerate a lot of Liverpool fans in their pub. The coach parked up virtually right outside the away end. I also wore my teams colours walking out after the match and did not get any trouble from the Sunderland supporters. Sunderland's most vocal supporters are behind the opposite goal to the away fans which means there's little banter which doesn't help the atmosphere. Last season I went to Liberty Browns with my friend and that was fine. I had never been to the Stadium of Light in Sunderland and had heard good things about it so decided to take this opportunity to visit. By the time the 90 minutes were up the home support were streaming out such that by the time the final whistle actually went (after five minutes of added time) there seemed to be hardly anyone left. Plymouth had 1800 fans in attendance. It took about 40 minutes to get away from the ground along the A1018. Good value at just 20. Find Your Section View At stadium of light, home of Sunderland AFC This My friends tell me that the only time we have played well in the first half was at Blackpool when we won 3-0. Latin Americas Largest Football Stadiums. 30 MLB stadiums, Access any of our Seat Selection Charts for any of the 30 MLB Stadiums. 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. Also as ever there was the belief that an upset could be on the cards. Although the facilities are fine in this area, you do have to climb a large number of flights of stairs to reach this top tier. Not too much as we arrived at 2.40 so it was straight on the bus to the ground. An excellent day tainted by a few mindless idiots. On the downside seats need replacing (faded) and away fans housed in the top tier out of the way. The ground is Premier League just wow, modern, class. 90s tech is no longer with us. 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. However parking is in short supply around the stadium itself. Click a section to zoom in on seats, click the seats to select them (hover over a seat first to see price/details), then click Buy Tickets to check out. I'll definitely be back. 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. 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. Behind the West Stand, there is a large red wheel, an emblem of the lifts that used to take the miners down to the mines. Buffalo Bills Virtual Venue by IOMEDIA I came by train and stayed over a couple of nights. Best fans worst team was a frequent comment. 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). Photos! Under 22s 12.50 As we were in the car park we weren't allowed to depart for up to 30 minutes after the final whistle we went round to the front to see the players depart, collect signatures and get photos, which we managed very easily. Your view may be different depending on which seat you are sitting in. 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. I would strongly recommend fellow football fans to visit it. Both the metro stations St. Peters and Stadium of Light are within short walking distance of the ground. Lovely drive up there, fabulous weather and easy parking. Although they get very busy they do welcome away supporters, and serve reasonably priced beer. The fan zone created a good pre match atmosphere and everything was very friendly. From there it's a quick walk down a lovely corridor to the main concourse. We travelled down on the Friday and spent the weekend in Newcastle. A long way to go on a Tuesday night but the Stadium of Light is highly recommended, having now been. Bournemouth started well dominating the opening period and deservedly going ahead on 13 minutes. Find Your Section View At Stadium Of Light, home of Sunderland AFC, Sunderland A.F.C.. Stadium Of Light Upload Photos Photos Sections Comments Tags 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 Had a stottie (local name for a large bread roll) on the way to the ground so was an enjoyable time pre-match. No problem getting away from the ground as stayed in Sunderland on the Saturday evening. In addition with Leicester only needing only four more wins to win the title the excitement levels were insane. Getting away from the ground was easy. It's been open for years but still has a new feeling, clean, tidy and a little bit partisan. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! The Sunderland fans, stewards and locals were faultless. Streaming is available through desktop and through the SAFSEE mobile app. Plenty of West Ham and Sunderland around with absolutely no issues. We started well and scored after ten minutes. We left Bournemouth at 5am and arrived at the Stadium of Light at just after 1pm. In truth, I can't think of a better ground that I've been to as an away supporter and I've been to over 40 in my time. Inside there's a few food/drink huts and a stage for live music, as well as some different games (including the power-measuring shot game and caged 5-a-aisde football). Supporters Club Heart Of England Branch After about eight miles, you will reach a roundabout, at which turn left onto the A19, signposted for the Tyne Tunnel. There was an amazing atmosphere in the away end although the rest of the stadium was quiet at the end. In and between the pubs the home fans could not have been better. 0371 911 1200 Pitch Size: Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: The nearest airport is Newcastle which is located 24 miles away. The main entrance to the ground also looked good, and we had the usual photos taken outside. We bailed and ended up at the Howard Arms, 300 yards down Roker Avenue, even though it said SAFC over the door. One Sunderland fan called me Dougie Freedman great banter. Glad I have ticked off the Stadium of Light and would definitely return should they stay up. Fully interactive, 360 photos let you choose what aspect of a seat's view to experience. Het e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. I have never been to the Stadium of Light. After speaking to a number of home fans they suggested I should have gone to a chippy just across the road. Very friendly all round and I can't speak highly enough of the Sunderland fans. It is quite steep but there is plenty of leg room, also with no supporting pillars the view is superb. SEARCH BAR. You can find the options in Newcastles city centre here. We weren't at the races and could have easily conceded a few more before half time. 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. Generally it was a poor affair. What is the interactive seat map and how do I use it? - Ticketmaster We drove up, leaving Liverpool at 2pm. 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 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 stewards very good and friendly. We live in the West Country so we flew up from Bristol to Newcastle which is the closest airport to Sunderland. Good day out, friendly fans, decent banter and if you're staying over you have Newcastle just 15 miles up the road. With 2,900 Yorkshiremen turning up it would be some atmosphere and decided to book a hotel in Newcastle for a post-game night on the Toon. But bear in mind you are not allowed to swear inside the stadium, so if you persist you may find yourself being ejected from the ground! SECTION MAP. The stadium's design drew inspiration from Sunderland's proud industrial heritage in glass-making, shipbuilding and coal-mining. 4. Sunderland are going through a transition at the moment and so look a bit brittle. I've always had a soft spot for Sunderland. I have a season ticket there. The scenery as I progressed north was lovely, including some sea views. Many buses serve the stadium from the stadium and the city centre. Children with Cancer UK Kit A ten minute walk to the car. Your Ticket to Sports, Concerts & More | SeatGeek The game was a disappointing (0-0) but the atmosphere was good. It is open three hours before kick off and for one hour after the game has ended. New grounds usually look impressive from the outside as there's usually no buildings next to it blocking the view and the Stadium of Light is no exception. The view from the away end (in the upper tier behind one of the goals) is excellent apart from the fact if you're near the back you can't see the big screen above the goal at the other end as the roof is in the way, but the view of the pitch itself is really good. I had never been to the Stadium of Light and also Spurs away tickets are hard to come by. 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! 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. We passed one pub, The Colliery Tavern, which looked to be extremely busy and, as it was full of Sunderland fans, probably isn't one for away fans. For example, at 36ft you will see "36ft- The height that Chris Waddle's penalty reached in 1990." But with Sunderland fighting to stay in the Premier League, it could turn out to be an interesting game. A View From My Seat - Apps on Google Play It was a tense game but a good atmosphere, though there were some problems when a smoke bomb was thrown from the away section onto home supporters below. We were back on the Metro within 40 minutes of the full time whistle. The news from Villa Park that Newcastle were losing, went down a treat from both supports as the loudest cheer of the game was that Newcastle were going down. You can set your preferences, at any time, regarding the use of Cookies. The coach dropped us off on a small road just behind the North Stand. This is the view that you will get from Seat Block U6 at Sunderland Stadium Of Light. Step onto the pitch with this view from the centre spot. Sunderland fans were probably in a state of bewilderment at leading a game and I think the goal at the stroke of half time kicked the stuffing out if them. Got back home at 11pm with no road problems but at least 3 incidents on the A19S due to poor weather and poor driving? 75,118 v Derby County I very rarely watch top division football so this promised to be a treat. It's now a housing estate with football themed road names (such as "Midfield Drive" and the possibly ironic "Promotion Close"). All away friendly and good banter with the locals. Sadly throughout the game, some of our "support" were lobbing various items including the odd plastic bottle down into the home section below. We parked in a metro-link car park of which parking cost an incredibly and nearly unbelievable 1 for a whole day, this was also a 15 minute stroll to the ground which made it even better. I didn't try any but it seemed reasonably priced for a football ground (at 3.40 a pint). I bought a balti pie which was very average, but I've had worse. 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. 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. The journey to the ground was straightforward. It was a damp, cold day, and the pie and bovril before the game were very welcome and went down well! The bridge over the River Wear is a few minutes from there from which you can see the Stadium of Light (it's at most a 20 minute walk). Venues. Because these sections have so many rows, you ideally want to sit between rows 10-30 so you can watch the plays develop from all corners of the field. Made our way around the ground to the away end and climbed several flights of stairs and immediately went into the stadium bowl. Its quite a walk to the top tier and it is rather high when up there, but it does give a good view of the playing surface below even on the top row. A family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) is also available at 25. The stadiums attendance record currently stands at 48,335, set when Liverpool visited Wearside in April 2002. On the Saturday we took the metro from Newcastle Central to the Stadium of Light station. Sunderland Stadium Of Light - Seating Plan Address: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU. It was a poor performance from Chelsea. All good! The game was relatively entertaining. Overall from the final whistle to the A1(M) was about one hour. I enjoyed it very much. The food was nice but relatively pricey. The railway station was just a ten minute walk to the Stadium of Light. 360-enabled photos require you to download and register for an app, or Official Blog - ticket news, tour previews & company announcements, RateYourSeats.com Launches 360 Interactive Seat View Photos, Fully interactive, 360 photos let you choose what It almost feels if this area has been tucked in under the stadium roof, as it comes down over this section. The ground was easy to find. Where are the best seats at Sunderland Stadium Of Light? Many of the back roads and estates have official club signs on them, warning to respect residential parking, so not doing so could lead you to a hefty fine.