Other Events. 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. Our maps feature: Access our charts below or by searching for any venue using the SeatGeek search bar. A quick walk to the Metro and I was back in Newcastle by 5.45pm. This was okay until we passed the Park and Ride and then it was slow to the junction with the A19. just become the next hassle in the frustrating process of seat selection, we A very good day out, friendly home supporters, comfortable ground and a rather generous home defence! We went into the city centre for a drink. Would definitely recommend as a stadium to visit. After that we took the A19, to the A690 and that all flowed well. A steward signalled us to follow him and told us where to park. The stadium is of a good size, is totally enclosed and on the whole is quite impressive. Home and away supporters mixed with quite a friendly atmosphere. A family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) is also available at 25. The game ended 1-1. The Black Cats eventually went on to win 6-3. U.S. Bank Stadium Seating Chart. Seats. View other Sunderland Stadium Of Light Seating Plans I stayed in Newcastle for the weekend with a mate. My friend got me a ticket to this game and offered to drive, therefore I had no hesitation in going. The Stadium of Light is the second largest stadium in the North East so it's quite impressive, more so inside as it looks as if the playing surface is set below ground level. Took me just over two hours to drive from where I live near Manchester. The ground is Premier League just wow, modern, class. It's now a housing estate with football themed road names (such as "Midfield Drive" and the possibly ironic "Promotion Close"). The journey up from the Midlands was straightforward, with no problems. Past and present year matches are shown, as well as a live feed of the current game, with Soccer Saturday also shown. Not-in-Kansas-anymore type distances from where we started. I have a season ticket there. The Stadium of Light looked great as we approached. A lift is available for disabled supporters, who are in one given a corner section of the away end. Quickly search for your desired view from section. This means that it is quite a climb up a number of flights of stairs to actually reach the tier. The pub was full of home supporters but all seemed to tolerate a lot of Liverpool fans in their pub. I felt quite weary as Row 16 was quite near the back. They didn't turn up for the first half which saw us take a fairly comfortable 2-0 lead. Great stadium and atmosphere. 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. Our party had a good laugh with the home fans who thought a draw would be the final result. It is located on Zetland Street just off Roker Avenue. So I had a seat in the Main Stand and the view, as you'd expect from a new ground, was very good. I don't know if this was just because of it being an evening game or they were concerned about our more boisterous supporters. 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. 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. We used the Park and Ride car parking which was very easy to use before and after the game. After linking up with some Mackem's friends of my mate we headed to the stadium sharing a bit of banter and looking forward to the game. No problems with the stewards, who seemed to know what they were doing, although one of our tickets refused to work on the 'reader' and a supervisor had to be called to let us in with his master key! Luckily we were the only ones in there so we were able to move closer to the front in order to get a much better view. Seating charts for New York Giants, New York Guardians, New York Jets. For tour times and availability ring the tour hotline on 0871 911 1224. Definitely worthwhile and if Gateshead ever get into the league I'd certainly make another trip up. Good atmosphere though, and we always stay behind our team. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. A vital game for both teams and with a sold-out away allocation it was sure to be a good atmosphere. 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. There were rarely any queues for food and drink and there was a well-staffed betting desk and clean toilets. 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. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. Given that Sunderland looked certain to be relegated I thought this might be the last time for a while that I would get to the Stadium of Light. The tours last just over 60 minutes. Not our best decision ever. The Sunderland fans were fairly quiet, perhaps not surprisingly given the score, but the Saints fans were in good voice, especially towards the end of the match after two late goals. The game was a totally one sided affair. Go straight over four roundabouts into Sunderland. Friendly locals and a good atmosphere. 2019-2020: 30,118 (League One) We missed a chance and they broke and it was to 2-1 to the home side. Walked down to the Harbour Hotel, much better but they dont do food midweek. The food was nice but relatively pricey. Some people were getting the Metro to St Peters Station but it took around about the same time. 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. It had plenty of screens showing live football. (opens in a new tab). An excellent day tainted by a few mindless idiots. Blackpool deserved the win but it ended in a 1-1 draw. The stewards were overall very friendly and helped you find your seat. Ive used this pub the last three times Ive visited Sunderland with West Brom. 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. SECTION MAP. The present-day capacity is 49,000 Sunderland's train station is a 10 to 15-minute walk from the the stadium. It replaced the clubs former home of 99 years, Roker Park, located less than two miles away. We met some on the way back when we stopped on A19 and exchanged good and honest appraisals of the match. A good day out even if it was a long drive. This was my second visit to the Stadium of Light. A West Ham player was sent off near the end but Sunderland failed to take advantage. We always stand at every away game and nothing is ever said, every single fan stands without fail and no problems were caused, until the stewards came round and told us all to sit, which obviously didnt go down to well. I was looking forward to visiting the Stadium of Light as I had never been there before. 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!). Great views but I prefer a ground level view. I ended up parking, for free, on some waste land at the junction of Thomas Street and Alexandra Avenue. Excellent price range depending on what you want. The Stadium of Light is a big, imposing ground. The home fans all seemed friendly and there was no hint of any animosity and club colours were being openly worn. As we stayed behind for 30 minutes most of the post match crowd had gone. American Express Community Stadium, Brighton. The coaches were parked more or less outside the ground on car parks or on access roads. Club: Sunderland AFC | Opening: 1997 | Capacity: 49,000 seats. Manufacturer:Adidas Home Kit: But it could have been for safety reasons. 4. The away fans turnstile is separate due to the visitors being in the top tier of the stand. Stadium Of Light Elton John tour: Farewell Yellow Brick Road 19 June 2022. Sunderland is a lovely town, I've always rated the place and have great memories of when Grimsby used to play at Roker Park. You can also set or reject cookies in our Cookies Settings Center. I went to Gateshead v Grimsby the day before and was stopping overnight at my mate's in the North East which is one of my favourite parts of the country. We headed to the Colliery Tavern which had a marquee outside so supporters could avoid going in to the fairly busy pub. towards Newcastle) and St Peters metro station only operates Southbound (i.e. Use the Navigator to select your preferred aerial view, and turn on or off various levels. The atmosphere was not great as the only noise seemed to be coming from the away section, the only time you can hear the home fans is when they score. 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 Stadium of Light is a fantastic stadium, with great facilities and a good look. Venues. Last season I went to Liberty Browns with my friend and that was fine. Easy to get back into town and to where our car was parked. To get to the seats of the away section you have to climb about 10 flights of stairs which is not so great, but once to our seats the view of the pitch was fine. 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. There is a great atmosphere, great fans and it is the best stadium in our league. If you have sat in Seat Block U6 at Sunderland Stadium Of Light, why not click the stars to leave your rating to let other visitors know what to expect! It was easy to find our seats and we enjoyed great sightlines. The stadium is built on the former site of the Monkwearmouth Colliery by Ballast Wiltshire plc. By continuing, you agree to the use of cookies. Use the Navigator to select your preferred aerial view, and turn on or off various levels. 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). A great away support considering the weather and the long distance with 1600 Gasheads voicing on our team. It almost feels if this area has been tucked in under the stadium roof, as it comes down over this section. 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. I very rarely watch top division football so this promised to be a treat. An all-round top boozer. We travelled down on the Friday and spent the weekend in Newcastle. There is a fan zone outside the south east corner of the Stadium of Light, however it's pretty lame compared to the only other one I've been to at Ewood Park Blackburn. All the away seats are in the upper tier but the view was fantastic. 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. Roker seafront early doors to clear my throbbing head just confirmed my opinion of the beauty of the coast there.