I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast on Mowbray Road so walked the 20 minutes from there. It was very cold with continuous drizzle in the second half. Great stadium and atmosphere. Great away support and very friendly home fans. It is quite steep but there is plenty of leg room, also with no supporting pillars the view is superb. The clientele was exclusively red and white apart from us but this was no problem. Both teams had been struggling before this fixture and Sunderland again didn't play all to well, with Villa running out 4-0 winners. I was also looking to the game as well, as away games are normally a good day out. The Stadium of Light is certainly a ground worth visiting. We found some free street parking just outside the ground on Easington Street, opposite CTD Tiles. There is also a large video screen perched upon the roof at either end. We were once again picked up from outside the ground so it was no problem. Find out for yourself 1997 Undersoil Heating: The game itself was good. Not-in-Kansas-anymore type distances from where we started. 0371 911 1200 Pitch Size: Exit the A1 at Junction 62, the Durham/Sunderland exit and take the A690 towards Sunderland. A vital game for both teams and with a sold-out away allocation it was sure to be a good atmosphere. But, since our word is our bond, Use the Navigator to select your preferred aerial view, and turn on or off various levels. Our seats in the the West Stand Premier Concourse, and the views over the city from the windows behind being second to none. When you're at an event, share a photo, your comments and a. 90s tech is no longer with us. The ground itself looks more or less of the new identikit grounds that clubs move into and they lack character and imagination. We live in the West Country so we flew up from Bristol to Newcastle which is the closest airport to Sunderland. You can set your preferences, at any time, regarding the use of Cookies. It takes away from the authentic football experience and seems manufactured and plastic. Other I parked in the City Centre and then it was a 15 minute walk to the stadium. The coach dropped us off on a small road just behind the North Stand. Defoe should have scored for them when through on goal, but amazingly he hit the post. Excellent price range depending on what you want. 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. The stewards were very friendly and helpful. Attendance: 40,943. It's now a housing estate with football themed road names (such as "Midfield Drive" and the possibly ironic "Promotion Close"). It took about 40 minutes to get away from the ground along the A1018. Sunderland were poor in the first half but we needed to score a second cushion goal. We had the Sunderland away fixture in the diary for some time. We headed to the Colliery Tavern which had a marquee outside so supporters could avoid going in to the fairly busy pub. I would recommend the Stadium of Light as an away day for any visiting club. 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. We walked a half an hour into the city center for beers, meal, bookies and a party night out. Responsibly, Buy Sunderland Match Tickets From StubHub, Map showing the location of the Stadium Of Light, Railway, Metro Stations & pubs. On its day the place can be rocking, the PA system deafening (especially when the classical piece Dance Of The Knights from Prokofievs Romeo & Juliet is played before the players come on to the pitch at the start of the game and the Futureheads Beginning of the Twist, as the teams come out of the tunnel) and the Sunderland supporters exceptionally friendly (I was even given a Sunderland shirt by one supporter!). Unfortunately away fans are housed in the very top tier so a long way up from the pitch but a good clear view. SEARCH BAR. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): Well, being an exiled Iron and living bang on the Cornwall Devon border, completing the grounds like Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Sunderland in the 92 early on was key for me, meaning that I could casually visit them and not have to fret and worry about not doing them. There was a bit of traffic getting away from the ground but it wasn't unexpected. I love the stadium. You are a little bit away from the action but it was a magnificent view of the pitch, and also of the big screen at the far end. The game turned out to be a cracker between the two poorest teams in the league. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. One Sunderland fan called me Dougie Freedman great banter. This lead lasted until first half stoppage time when Grabban beat the offside trap and poked past the onrushing Ben Alnwick. Message: Please click on the following link to view the Denver Broncos Seats3D web site. The ground is only a short walk from there. But finally after eight minutes of stoppage time, the referee blew his whistle and the three points were safe. Under 16s 7.50. There is a big scoreboard on the opposite stand to the away fans. My friend, a West Ham follower, got me a ticket. I had gone on my own so just walked from the B&B having bought a sandwich with me. One can also arrive at the stadium by metro. The Stadium of Light. Ut molestie. An excellent day tainted by a few mindless idiots. Walked around the ground. the focus back on fun. A great day in Sunderland, a great stadium, a great result and very nice people. I travelled up from where I live in Scunthorpe giving myself plenty of time. And about seven hours to get back to Southampton. 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. Use the Navigator to select your preferred aerial view, and turn on or off various levels. I highly recommend you try the Steak and Ale and Chicken Balti pies (3.50 each) as they are some of the best around. The home fans were very quiet. Straight back to the station and headed home. I parked in a spot made known to me by a fellow Scunthorpe Spur. We left Southampton at 6am. Would have been much better if the sun didn't shine on the screen, though. Fully interactive, 360 photos let you choose what aspect of a seat's view to experience. Bournemouth started well dominating the opening period and deservedly going ahead on 13 minutes. Would have been much better if the sun didn't shine on the screen, though. Unfortunately, it wasn't fully working this weekend. SECTION MAP. Away fans are housed 'out of the way' in the upper tier of the stand. Currently, with half the stadium being larger than the other, it looks a little imbalanced, when looking from the Roker Stand. I headed to a nearby McDonalds, situated near a Tesco Extra. A very good day out, friendly home supporters, comfortable ground and a rather generous home defence! Would definitely recommend as a stadium to visit. Best fans worst team was a frequent comment. The food was nice but relatively pricey. Last season we had a couple of drinks in The Colliery pub just over the road from the ground: You could drink outside, where they even had a small bar set up and that was a memorable and unique experience. 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. It's just to give you an idea of what you can expect. We bailed and ended up at the Howard Arms, 300 yards down Roker Avenue, even though it said SAFC over the door. Towards the Wear crossing there was a slight bottleneck around the Metro stop but we managed to make it back to the train station in time to get the 17:30 train back to Newcastle. The two teams who had yet to win and badly need to get off and running. Turn right onto the A1231 following the signs for Sunderland. The Black Cats Year Ground Opened: Aside from football, Sunderlands home hosted a music concert for the first time when Take That visited in summer 2009, and it has since become one of the most respected venues on the European music circuit. Aaaaargh! I must admit I've never seen anything quite like it. As one of the UK's leading concert venues, the Stadium of Light has played host to some of the biggest names in music since 2009. The visiting supporters had travelled miles to get here and were well received by the home fans. To find out more click here, LOGIN OR REGISTER TO SEE THE PREMIUM CONTENT, Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing. This means that it is quite a climb up a number of flights of stairs to actually reach the tier. A long way to go on a Tuesday night but the Stadium of Light is highly recommended, having now been. Shame we didn't have more time pre-match to enjoy it further. The score was 3-2 to Sunderland. I was hoping to hear the famous Roker Roar but it was more a Stadium of Light murmur and it would have been good if the home supporters had got behind their team more. I have never visited the Stadium of Light, and doubt that we will be in the same division as Sunderland next season. Use Map. On the downside seats need replacing (faded) and away fans housed in the top tier out of the way. but actually both sides had chances. Check out our 360 pictures for a players eye view. I visited Greens Bar, which is around a 15 minute walk to the ground. There was also a fan zone outside the ground with live music.We didn't go in but it looked good. Took me just over two hours to drive from where I live near Manchester. (opens in a new tab). The atmosphere was good to start with but, within a fairly short time, seemed to become quite subdued. It is an impressive stadium. I enjoyed the day overall at the Stadium of Light; decent weather, three points: the game was very poor though and although I was sad to see Sunderland relegated the football they produced under Moyes was not of Premier League standard and won't be missed from an aesthetic point of view. Sadly throughout the game, some of our "support" were lobbing various items including the odd plastic bottle down into the home section below. Capital One Arena Seating Chart. The stewards were kind and helpful. The journey back to the A1 was uneventful despite the traffic. I travelled with my Father and a friend on one of the club supporters coaches to the game. Bournemouth should have won the match when Grabban missed a sitter just before the end. One of a kind: All our high-res venue maps have been meticulously designed and built from scratch. 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. Outside one part of the stadium was a fan-zone, which I have to say I'm not a fan of. Concerts. This is the view that you will get from Seat Block U6 at Sunderland Stadium Of Light. 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. Post match we stayed in the stand for at least 30 minutes singing and the stewards and police were fine and friendly with this. Younger football fans as in sub 30-years-old will probably associate Sunderland with their current ground, The Stadium of Light, and nothing else. It means that if you are sitting towards the back of the tier, then although you can see the pitch, you get a limited view of the majority of the rest of the stadium, giving the feeling of being a bit cut off from it all. Haydn Gleed for providing the YouTube video of the Stadium of Light. We took the full 3,000 allocation and the atmosphere was electric from both teams at the start as Sunderland were looking to survive relegation and their biggest rivals potentially going down they raised the roof. I've always had a soft spot for Sunderland. A few boozers later saw us queuing up to get in. Go straight over four roundabouts into Sunderland. Paddy McNair found a gap in the Bolton back line and found the bottom corner with a shot to make it 3-3 and a share of the points. The stadiums design allows for further expansions to a maximum capacity of 66,000 seats, though no plans for such expansion exist at the moment. Always a good atmosphere at the Stadium of Light. 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! nothing worse than being disappointed with your seat at a stellar concert or 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. Plymouth had a go in the second half but conceded a second goal five minutes from time. 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. Both sets of fans were quiet, unusually for a Spurs away following. Over 65s 17.50 There are 20 rows, 5 of which are usually empty due to safety (these are the front rows). After climbing the four flights of stairs to the away end the ground looks huge from the away end. Bournemouth took the lead early on and their supporters high up behind the goal created most of the noise. I dropped lucky on my application this time, so I had no hesitation in going. The stadium's design drew inspiration from Sunderland's proud industrial heritage in glass-making, shipbuilding and coal-mining. 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). Stadium Of Light Elton John tour: Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour 19 June 2022. We travelled on a train chartered by Tottenham. Over 1 million concertgoers have watched favourite artists shine on Wearside, including Oasis, Take That, Beyonce and Coldplay. Wechatted with them on the way and they seemed friendly enough. They also showed us where to get the bus to the stadium and where to catch it after the match had ended. 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! I enjoyed it very much. It was easy to find our seats and we enjoyed great sightlines. Had a quick walk round the stadium and was impressed with the size of the ground and the space surrounding it. 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. For more information on this, please visit our Cookies Policy. The Police presence was quite high around the pub, some even came inside and got involved in the banter. Globe Life Field - Interactive Seating Chart. Only about five minutes from the stadium. There are cigarettes everywhere, even in the family zone and premier concourse! 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. But that food and alcohol on sale were a bit pricey. 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. There was no traffic until we reached the A1(M) and getting close to the Stadium of Light. A very nice ground. Oxford taking a deserved 1-0 half time lead. 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. Grass Club Nickname: They are the key component of ournewly redesigned event pages, the hallmark of the SeatGeek user experience. West Ham were unbeaten away from home so far this season. Lane Stadium, 3L. My friends tell me that the only time we have played well in the first half was at Blackpool when we won 3-0. Sunderland has always been a city without a cathedral, but the stadium has created a spiritual home for local people as thousands of supporters flock to games to experience the passion and enjoy the action. Home fans are friendly and welcoming and the stadium is one that every football fan must visit. 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. 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. It had plenty of screens showing live football. The stewards were fantastic. 75,118 v Derby County We warmed up in the car first for around 15 minutes. However Sunderland came back into the game late in the half, getting an equaliser in time added on. We equalised when Madine scored from five yards out when Sunderland failed to clear a cross. Theres It was agood view from the away section, but very high up though. We went in 1-0 down at half time. And when we say best, we mean the most helpful, easiest to use, and pleasantest to look at. Sunderland looked like a team destined for the Championship League and that was confirmed when Josh King hit the winner for Bournemouth near the end: the climax to a good move that was not representative of the game as a whole. 0371 911 1973 StadiumTours: 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. Past and present year matches are shown, as well as a live feed of the current game, with Soccer Saturday also shown. The Stadium of Light looked very good from the outside. At Roker Park: The Club offer daily tours of the stadium, except on matchdays. Leicester fans were very loud as usual and the home support was fairly mute as to be honest Sunderland were poor and we won 2-0. Didn't try the pies but the toilets were ok I guess. I hope Sunderland stay up so we can visit the Stadium of Light again next season. For more information on this, please visit our Cookies Policy. Apparently, there was a bit of trouble around the ground before and after the game but I didn't see any but I guess if you go looking for that kind of thing you'll probably find it. as rich an experience or works as seamlessly as ours does. 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. I have never sat so high up to see a game before. Each level of the stadium has its own map to make navigation easier. It's a small touch, but it is guaranteed to make you smile. The Stadium of Light was further expanded in 2002 to a capacity of 49,000 seats. Got back in the car and a short wait while the traffic cleared before we set off back to Derby for the second overnight stay. On the Saturday we took the metro from Newcastle Central to the Stadium of Light station. and user-friendly immersive experience around. Stadium Of Light 4.5 848 #5 of 44 things to do in Sunderland Arenas & Stadiums Visit website Call Email Write a review What people are saying " Sunderland hospitality. What did you do before the game, pub, chippy.home fans friendly? Why were you looking forward to visiting the Stadium of Light in Sunderland? FedExField Seating Chart. Wells Fargo Center Seating Chart. The metro provides regular and rapid transport from both Newcastle and the South of Sunderland. I went by the official coach and after a trouble-free journey arrived at 12:30pm. The away section turnstiles are located around the far side of the stadium and it is quite a long climb up several flights of stairs to the upper tier concourse so you may need to take a couple breaks on the way up! Drinks seemed a to be priced averagely starting at around 3.40. Seeing the ground from the awaysection is pretty impressive. We were back on the Metro within 40 minutes of the full time whistle. Your view may be different depending on which seat you are sitting in. Finding the stadium from the Stadium of LightMetro Station is very easy. Club: Sunderland AFC | Opening: 1997 | Capacity: 49,000 seats. The Club also offers 2 Pies and 2 Pints for 12 (well thats me sorted, wheres yours?). Telling me about he used to live/work in Southampton. Red and White Away Kit: 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. Because the away fans are in the upper tier of the stand I feel this is detrimental to the atmosphere of the game. Owen Pavey for providing the ground layout diagram. Clubs. Ben King a visiting Ipswich Town fan adds; Also close to the ground is the Wheatsheaf pub, which now allows in away fans and has recently been refurbished. Home fans I encountered were friendly. Sunderland have a fanzone at the stadium which was pretty decent. Coors Field Seat Viewer. Good value at just 20. We had our colours on but under extra clothes as it was bitterly cold, only two degrees. Insightful: Use Seat View to gain some perspective before choosing your seat. For all hotels near the Stadium of Light click here. It was a long drive back due to the freezing rain/sleet, plus we stopped twice. 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. Overall though I would recommend any other fans to visit the Stadium of Light. After four roundabouts, keep to the left hand lane and follow signs for B1289 (Roker). A quick walk to the Metro and I was back in Newcastle by 5.45pm. 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. Continue on this road and you will see the Stadium of Light on the right hand side. It is a Wetherspoons pub that does get busy before and after the game, but they put on plenty of bar staff, so you dont have to wait long to get served. We Are Wearside. Tickets for category A matches, the most expensive, range between 32.00 and 40.00. It was a damp, cold day, and the pie and bovril before the game were very welcome and went down well! We mingled and chatted with both Black Cat and Saints fans and watched the Arsenal v Hull game on the television, all in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses gets excellent reviews, but require at least a three-night stay. Unfortunately Pantilimon took him out as he scored and he left the match on a stretcher. Another Sunderland fan suggested that we visit the Colliery Tavern as we got off the bus and we decidedto go there for a drink. Peters both serve the stadium. New This 2022-23 Season at TD Garden. The Stadium of Light was built at a site a few hundred metres away from Roker Park and initially had a capacity of 42,000 seats. My friend got me a ticket to this game and offered to drive, therefore I had no hesitation in going. Even went back there after the match to watch the Rugby World Cup. One of the best Ive been to. With it coming up to Christmas and the Stadium of Light being a beautiful stadium, we decided to make a weekend out of it! Also as ever there was the belief that an upset could be on the cards. As we arrived we soon got ushered into the town centre where their are a few pubs and bars to drink in and after a lovely refreshing beer we made our way to the stadium.The stadium is very easy to find, just follow the huge crowds and as you go over the bridge we saw the highly impressive Stadium of Light. 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! The drive via Yorkshire was a bit perilous as there was torrential rain which limited our visibility. Thanks Sunderland! A Love Supreme Fanzine 2.50 Home and away supporters mixed with quite a friendly atmosphere. I didn't try any but it seemed reasonably priced for a football ground (at 3.40 a pint). 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. Turn left along the front and you will see the pub up on the left. Refreshments were averagely priced, alcoholic beverages priced at 3.50, pies starting at 3. on all device types, Fully functional across desktop and 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. The second half produced a much better performance from the Dons and whilst we got one goal back we couldn't get another. We had a pint at the airport at 7.30am so it was always going to be an epic day. MMC is a global technology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, focusing on building 3D DIGITAL VENUE Management Solutions for the Sports and Entertainment Industry. Sunderland vs Newcastle rivalry: All football fans know about this derby despite the two teams being separated by an entire league right now. 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. After an even-steven 15 minutes Sunderland scored a wonder goal followed shortly after by another. 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. Of course I would! further our mission of reducing the stress and anxiety that can come with Posted Jan 12, 2023. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Well, the less said the better. The Colliery Tavern was a nice warm pub, with small Sky TVs and amix of home and away chatting together. After about eight miles, you will reach a roundabout, at which turn left onto the A19, signposted for the Tyne Tunnel. Check out this players eye view from the . The concept is simple. Tickets are also available at the ticket office before kick-off. Walking over the Wear Bridge it dominates the skyline and is an impressive sight all lit up at night. The Stadium of Light looked great as we approached. The present-day capacity is 49,000. Entry is free. The journey from Hertfordshire to the Stadium of Light took us four and a half hours straight up the A1 from Hertfordshire. 4. The away section is slightly steep and located in the top part of the stand. 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. Sunderland took the lead in the second half, when Grabban tapped home when the ball was squared to him from his strike partner. A good pub crawl taking in the Harbour View, Albion and Wheatsheaf pubs. Drink prices were great as I remember getting three pints and a coke for less than a tenner, which was an absolute bargain! Steak and ale pie was of decent quality and my pint was quite good also.