SUPPORTER INFORMATION: SUNDERLAND V BURNLEY (2022)

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Important information for travelling supporters

2022-10-21T10:47:13.503Z

SUPPORTER INFORMATION: SUNDERLAND V BURNLEY (2022)

Important information for travelling supporters

2022-10-21T10:47:13.503Z

Ticket information for our game at the Stadium of Light

Burnley head to the North East on Saturday to take on Sunderland.

Address: Sunderland Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU

Fan Zone

The Sunderland AFC Fan Zone is located inside the Foundation of Light’s award-winning venue, the Beacon of Light, on matchdays.

Traveling fans are also welcome in the Beacon of Light Fanzone before the game, along with a Football drop-in with Foundation of Light coach (this will be on outside pitches), Food & drink from Fausto Coppa, FIFA 22 on the Xboxes, Visit from Club mascots Samson & Delilah, Music from Spark radio and Countdown to kick off and team news.

Turnstiles

Turnstiles open at 1:30pm, Stadium of Light is now a cashless stadium. Please note, that the Stadium of Light is a smoke-free venue.

Parking information

Parking at the stadium is limited and parking passes are sold out. On matchdays, stadium car parks are closed from five minutes before full time until 30 minutes after the final whistle. Police and local authority parking restrictions, including permit schemes, are in place on more than 60 streets surrounding the stadium and are heavily enforced.

Park and Ride

Fans should use the Park and Ride facility on Wessington Way (A1231). This is easily accessible from the A19 and is clearly signposted. Buses will pick up from the permanent bus stops on Sunderland Enterprise Park while pick-up points from the stadium are to the north on Kier Hardie Way.

Buses run every five minutes before the game from 90 minutes prior to kick-off and regularly after the game until all fans have been transported back to their cars.

Park and walk

Car parking is available from two sites at the University of Sunderland – the A183 (Chester Road) and St Peter’s. Both are clearly signposted. Follow signs for matchday parking.

City centre parking

St Mary’s car park in the city centre is a 5-minute walk to the Stadium of Light. Postcode is SR1 3AH.

By Car

The stadium is easily accessible from both the A19 and A1 via Wessington Way (A1231).

By Train

Sunderland is the nearest main line station, located 10-15 minutes’ walk away in the city centre (walking directions here). For journey planning and other rail information, visit National Rail.

By Metro

The Tyne and Wear Metro serves the Stadium via both Stadium of Light and St Peter’s stations. After matches, fans travelling towards South Hylton must board at St Peter’s, while those heading northbound towards Newcastle must use Stadium of Light station. Visit Nexus for more information on Metro, including journey planning.

‘Take the Kids for Free’ offer - which is permanent, all day every day, all year round.

By Bus

Bus numbers 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15 and 16 all stop nearby. The city’s main bus station, Park Lane Interchange, is within walking distance of the stadium.

By Supporter Coaches

The stadium site has space for up to 24 coaches. These must be booked in advance by calling 0371 911 1973.

Road Closures

At this moment in time, there are no planned road closures.

Pubs in the city centre & near the ground

All pubs and restaurants in our city centre are away fan friendly. Recommendations in the city centre are Greens, Street Bar, Victors, Fire Station & The Peacock. Pubs nearer to the stadium recommended are the Colliery Tavern and the Hilton Hotel.

Pubs for coaches just outside the area - Grindon Club

If any supporter coaches want to find a club not far from the ground where they can park up for drinks and food pre-match, they would be welcomed at the Grindon Club, Gregory Road, Grindon, SR4 9RX.

Disabled supporters needing to book or enquire about accessible car parking spaces or wishing to purchase tickets can contact the ticket office via email at ticket.office@safc.com. *Proof of eligibility is required

Visiting Club Supporters

There are six wheelchair bays in the Carling Stand (Upper). Accessible car parking spaces are also made available to visiting supporters.

For any accessibility issues with which the general ticket office may be unable to assist then the club’s dedicated point of contact for supporters with disabilities is Chris Waters, Disability Liaison Officer, who can be contacted via email at chris.waters@safc.com.

Assistance Dogs

We are delighted to assist and accommodate those supporters with assistance dogs. We can, however, only accommodate supporters with assistance dogs in our lower tier.

Any supporter wishing to bring an assistance dog to a fixture must contact the General Ticket Office in advance of the game, to ensure that appropriate match tickets are allocated, and suitable arrangements can be made.

Headsets for the blind or partially sighted

Supporters who are blind or partially sighted can enjoy match commentary via complimentary headsets. These can be booked through the General Ticket Office.

Accessible toilets

Accessible toilets are available in all areas of the stadium; these are fitted with radar locks and keys are available from nearby stewards.

Download a 3D plan of the Stadium of Light site

Download stadium plan - accessible entrances

Download stadium plan - accessible seating areas

Download stadium plan - accessible toilets