Sunderland away guide — Stadium of Light

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 Stadium of Light in Sunderland

Getting there

St Peter's Metro — Tyne and Wear Metro station a five-minute walk from the ground, connected to Newcastle Central via Sunderland station.
Sunderland station — Mainline station in the city centre, a 20-minute walk or short Metro ride to the ground.
Driving — A19 to the A1231; the stadium's own car parks are extensive and among the more straightforward in the league to use.

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 Wearmouth, city centre — Large pub near the station, popular for a pre-match pint before heading to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
Stadium of Light concourse — Standard pie and Bovril fare, with reasonably quick-moving queues. Colours policy unknownMap
Roker seafront cafés — A short bus ride away for those wanting a coastal pre-match instead. Colours policy unknownMap

Worth the detour

National Glass Centre

Riverside museum on the site of the old Monkwearmouth colliery, a short walk from the ground.

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Roker Beach and Pier

A striking Victorian pier and clean beach, a short bus ride from the city centre.

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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Free city-centre museum with a striking glasshouse extension.

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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.

The Colliery Tavern, Roker
A proper local's pub near the seafront, well away from the main matchday routes.
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Old Monkwearmouth Station Museum
A small, little-visited museum in a restored Victorian station building near the ground.
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Hylton Castle
A ruined medieval castle on the edge of the city, rarely visited by away fans but an easy taxi ride.
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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Sunderland; 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

The Stadium of Light is one of the largest and most passionate grounds in the division — arrive early as the concourses fill quickly.

Ground note · unverified

Wearside derbies with Newcastle involve extremely heavy policing and strict segregation; follow official travel advice closely.

From the away end

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