Brighton & Hove Albion away guide — American Express Stadium

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.

Stylised illustration of American Express Stadium in Brighton

Getting there

Falmer station — Right next to the ground; direct trains from Brighton station take about 8 minutes.
Brighton station — Better for combining with the seafront and Lanes beforehand, then a short train out to Falmer.
Driving — The A27 to A270 route is well signed, but the Falmer park-and-ride is the sensible option given very limited ground parking.

Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

The Swan, Falmer — Village pub right by the station, a traditional away-fan stop before the short walk to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
Lewes Road cafés — A run of independent cafés and takeaways if travelling in from the city centre side. Colours policy unknownMap
Brighton Lanes — For a longer pre-match, the seafood and pub scene in the Lanes is 15 minutes from the main station. Colours policy unknownMap

Worth the detour

Royal Pavilion

Extraordinary Regency palace in the city centre, a must if you have time before or after.

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Brighton Palace Pier

Classic seaside pier with arcades and rides on the seafront.

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Sussex University campus

The ground sits within the university campus, with some striking Basil Spence architecture nearby.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

Stanmer Park
A large park adjoining Falmer station with woodland walks that almost no away fans explore.
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Stanmer House café
Georgian mansion café in the park, a peaceful spot before the walk to the ground.
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Snoopers Paradise, Brighton
Sprawling vintage market in Kensington Gardens, a proper local's spot away from the seafront crowds.
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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Brighton; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Falmer station gets extremely congested immediately after full time; expect a managed queuing system for 20-30 minutes.

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The stadium is exposed on the Downs and can be considerably colder and windier than central Brighton.

From the away end

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