Stadium of Light Tickets
Sunderland, England · Capacity 49,000 · Opened 1997
The Stadium of Light is the home ground of Sunderland AFC, located on the north bank of the River Wear in Sunderland, north-east England. With a capacity of approximately 49,000, it is one of the largest football stadiums in England. The ground hosts Sunderland's home fixtures across the English Football League and has also staged international matches and large-scale concerts.
Stadium of Light seat layout
Explore the Stadium of Light seating map: this stadium layout colours each section by tier and groups them into the ground's named stands, giving you a clear seat layout and seating chart for planning where to sit at any fixture or concert.
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About Stadium of Light
The Stadium of Light was built on the site of the former Wearmouth Colliery, a detail commemorated in the ground's design and name — a nod to the miners' lamps once used at the pit. It opened in 1997, replacing Roker Park as Sunderland's home after more than a century. The original structure held around 42,000 supporters; a significant expansion of the North Stand in 2000 pushed capacity towards 49,000. The ground has hosted England under-21 internationals and memorable European nights during Sunderland's Premier League years, cementing its status as a major venue in the north-east.
The Stadium of Light has a reputation for generating one of the most fervent atmospheres in English football. The steep stands keep crowd noise enclosed and intense, particularly in the North Stand where the most vocal supporters gather. On a full house — something the club has experienced regularly across both top-flight and Championship campaigns — the roar can be genuinely intimidating for visiting sides and exhilarating for those inside.
Set in Sunderland, Stadium of Light holds roughly 49,000 spectators and delivers a matchday and concert experience that draws crowds from across the region. Browse upcoming events below and buy with confidence on Staadly.
How to get to Stadium of Light
The stadium sits on the north bank of the River Wear, close to Sunderland city centre. Sunderland railway station is roughly a 15-minute walk away, with regular services from Newcastle and Durham. The nearby Stadium of Light Metro station on the Tyne and Wear Metro network offers a direct and convenient option for supporters travelling from across the region. Limited matchday parking is available nearby.
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Venue information
| Capacity | 49,000 |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Surface | Grass |
| City | Sunderland |
| Country | England |