City-centre walk
Arrive at Sunderland station, use the mapped central area and cross the Wear towards the North Stand.
Premier League · Sunderland
Sunderland
Stadium of Light · Monkwearmouth · SR5 1SU
About 48,000stadium capacity
North Stand Uppervisiting supporters
Ground directionsMake a day of it
Plan your Sunderland away day
The Stadium of Light is close to the centre but operates like a major-event venue, with controlled roads, directed Metro flows and a high visiting section.
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Metro plan
Use St Peter's for the visiting approach and follow the separate post-match boarding instructions for your direction.
Seafront overnight
Stay around Roker or Seaburn, combine the coast with the match and use Metro or a planned walk.
A sensible 3pm plan
11:30 - arrive in Sunderland and remain in the centre or continue to a confirmed away-friendly venue.
13:30 - cross the Wear or use St Peter's Metro, allowing extra time for the upper-tier climb.
14:00 - reach turnstiles 69-74 and enter before the main queue.
17:00 onwards - follow the directed station for the required Metro direction or walk back to the centre while roads clear.
Food and pubs
The Albion is mapped as away-friendly; The Greens and Avenue are check-first, while the Wheatsheaf and Colliery Tavern are home-only. Sunderland city centre is the recommended broader area before the North Stand concourse.
Things to do
The Fans Museum is close to the stadium and worth checking for matchday opening. Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens fit a central plan, while Roker and Seaburn add a seafront option for an overnight trip.
Hotels near the stadium
These options keep the final matchday journey relatively short. Compare event-night prices, parking and cancellation terms before booking.
Central hotels
A central base is usually better for the station, food and the evening after the match.
Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 28 September 2026.