Towards the Wear crossing there was a slight bottleneck around the Metro stop but we managed to make it back to the train station in time to get the 17:30 train back to Newcastle. Last season I went to Liberty Browns with my friend and that was fine. Also, the toilets are rotten. Telling me about he used to live/work in Southampton. Six ales on tap of very good quality. Theoretically at walking distance, but also close to the metro. I was looking forward to visiting the Stadium of Light as I had never been there before. Section: Select up to four areas from the map to view. Latin Americas Largest Football Stadiums. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: The nearest airport is Newcastle which is located 24 miles away. There was plenty of beer and pies but no large screens showing football or indeed any sort of entertainment. The Stadium of Light was built at a site a few hundred metres away from Roker Park and initially had a capacity of 42,000 seats. Suites & Party Facilities. It's a very impressive and nice ground. Play I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast on Mowbray Road so walked the 20 minutes from there. It has excellent links to the national rail network and Metro system, ensuring quick and easy travel to other areas of the region. New grounds usually look impressive from the outside as there's usually no buildings next to it blocking the view and the Stadium of Light is no exception. From the parking space it was a 10-15 minute walk to the ground. Other Events. Bournemouth lived up to their reputation and were excellent. I was walking so this was very straightforward for me. All away friendly and good banter with the locals. It was a damp, cold day, and the pie and bovril before the game were very welcome and went down well! However parking is in short supply around the stadium itself. We went to a really decent pub called the Wheatsheaf, about a five minute walk from the ground. but actually both sides had chances. as rich an experience or works as seamlessly as ours does. The West (Main) Stand on one side also has a row of executive boxes (which you can sit outside if you wish), that are situated just below the top tier. However, it took quite a long time for the coaches to get out onto the main road. I headed to a nearby McDonalds, situated near a Tesco Extra. We walked back to the Stadium of Light station after the match and got on a train back to Newcastle more or less straight away. What were your thoughts on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? The drive via Yorkshire was a bit perilous as there was torrential rain which limited our visibility. Yes Shirt Sponsors: Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): Well, being an exiled Iron and living bang on the Cornwall Devon border, completing the grounds like Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Sunderland in the 92 early on was key for me, meaning that I could casually visit them and not have to fret and worry about not doing them. Sunderland fought back twice for a 2-2 draw which, in the end, will not help them stay up, but they showed plenty of spirit even though some of their players appeared not to like each other much. The turnstiles are similar to St James Park Newcastle, as the Upper Tier turnstiles are separate from the ground itself. Unfortunately away fans are housed in the very top tier so a long way up from the pitch but a good clear view. I was picked up by a mate at 6:30am for a fairly comfortable drive up north. There was also a fan zone outside the ground with live music.We didn't go in but it looked good. Walked the 20 minutes up Roker Avenue to the stadium. I dropped lucky on my application this time, so I had no hesitation in going. It was easy to park in the Roker Beach seafront area near our booked accommodation. Instead you can park at the Stadium of Light Metro Station (cost 1) or alternatively, you can park in the city centre and walk to the ground (about 10-15 minutes). But it could have been for safety reasons. With 2,900 Yorkshiremen turning up it would be some atmosphere and decided to book a hotel in Newcastle for a post-game night on the Toon. The last Metro to Seaburn saw us pub crawling to his, kebab in hand. The Sunderland fans very happy to chat with us. The Stadium of Light is a large ground. View other Sunderland Stadium Of Light Seating Plans Why were you looking forward to visiting the Stadium of Light? There were no problems between the home and away fans outside the stadium and we had a wander around the club shop with our colours showing. We were once again picked up from outside the ground so it was no problem. Safc.com Official website of Sunderland AFC. Your view may be different depending on which seat you are sitting in. SEARCH BAR. Next stop Wembley Stadium for the Football League Cup Final! Thanks Sunderland! We had a couple of comfort stops en route. Defoe should have scored for them when through on goal, but amazingly he hit the post. A simple reverse walk back to the Stadium of LightMetro. The general facilities are good and it is a good place to watch footy. I almost visited the Stadium of Light a year ago when Bruce Springsteen was in concert here, but the price of the tickets were sky high. On first seeing the ground the Stadium of Light is a very impressive and modern stadium. The Stadium of Light looked very good from the outside. Where are the best seats at Sunderland Stadium Of Light? It shows live football on a number of tvs and to cope with a large number of fans it has a marquee outside, also serving beer as well as a burger van. I didn't sample any of the food but was able to get to the catering stand and get served with a cold drink within the half time interval. On entering the away end it's a lot of steps up to the top tier but some quotes on the walls on the way up to keep you entertained. It is also a great experience to visit the Stadium of Light. I was also interested to see Bournemouth with their reputation for playing attractive football. Stadium Of Light - Interactive Seating Chart Photos Sections Comments Tags Stadium Of Light - Interactive Seating Chart No Seating Charts Available We're working on one. Sunderland typically only sell out the Tyne-Wear derby and possibly one or two other high-profile matches per season. We travelled on a train chartered by Tottenham. Inside the ground it was really impressive with three large stands and very unique, one of my favourites in the premiership and the away end provides a very good view. Photos! I had never even been to the North East before and wanted to go to either Newcastle or Sunderland. So please check for any warning signs on lamp posts before parking, or you may end up with a hefty parking ticket for your trouble. Then it was a walk into town and first stop the Blue Bell followed by a taxi towards the ground. Club: Sunderland AFC | Opening: 1997 | Capacity: 49,000 seats. I had gone on my own so just walked from the B&B having bought a sandwich with me. Had a couple of pints in the Harbour View pub with a mix of Sky Blues and Mackems with no bother just watching the early sky game on a large screen. Sunderland is well worth the trip and, even though their football isn't great, I hope they stay in the top league. The stewards were not of my liking either. We travelled down on the Friday and spent the weekend in Newcastle. Because these sections have so many rows, you ideally want to sit between rows 10-30 so you can watch the plays develop from all corners of the field. Travelling up from Sheffield was easy. When we won 2-1 vs Newcastle, the supporters never stopped cheering and singing even when the geordies eaqualised. The Upper Tier features a refreshments concourse, with food/drink on sale, and male and female toilets accessible. It was easy to find our seats and we enjoyed great sightlines. Browse every angle from a 360 perspective. Use the Navigator to select your preferred aerial view, and turn on or off various levels. A great day in Sunderland, a great stadium, a great result and very nice people. I had been to the old Roker Park but never to the Stadium of Light so I was looking forward to seeing the new ground. It was good. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking. 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! For exact dates, availability, and bookings check the Sunderland website or call the Tours Hotline +44 (0) 191 551 5055. The combination of an excellent stadium and a club rivalry dating back to 19 May 1977 when Sunderland were relegated from Division One in controversial circumstances, whilst Coventry stayed up, were bound to ensure a good atmosphere. Before the game I had a walk around the outside of the stadium and looked at the surroundings the relics of the mining era in these parts was a good reminder of the past. Plenty in there too, over 23,000. I have been to Stadium of Light on a previous occasion but the away fans were located in a different part of the ground on this occasion so we had some difficulty in locating the correct turnstiles. These cost 10 for adults and 5 for concessions. The second half produced a much better performance from the Dons and whilst we got one goal back we couldn't get another. All the home fans we met were friendly even to us ever popular Leeds fans! Getting away was very slow back to the A19 and traffic was heavy all the way back down the A19 and A1. A great day out spoilt by our performance. A great day out at Sunderland and all the fans I met were really friendly. A Love Supreme Fanzine 2.50 It was mainly home fans inside, but very friendly. 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. U.S. Bank Stadium Seating Chart. An excellent day tainted by a few mindless idiots. Our seats in the the West Stand Premier Concourse, and the views over the city from the windows behind being second to none. A Love Supreme Fanzine My mobile roused me from my seafront bench slumber and got me back to Neil's where his better half had prepared us a smoked salmon and champagne breakfast. We got in the queue for the Park and Ride bus and we only waited 10 to 15 minutes for the next bus and we were back at the car park in 15 minutes or so. Responsibly, Buy Sunderland Match Tickets From StubHub, Map showing the location of the Stadium Of Light, Railway, Metro Stations & pubs. Great away support and very friendly home fans. I had heard some worrying reports from other Liverpool fans about heavy handed policing but there was no sign of this on my trip. 0371 911 1200 Pitch Size: We Are Wearside. The statues dedicated to the fans were a nice touch and of course the iconic pose of Bob Stokoe running across the Wembley turf in 1973 stirred memories. Found the away end and climbed the stairs up to the bar. Until then, I will make do with playing them at Stevenage next week in the EFL Cup third round! No issues with the stewards. R sections are odd numbered seats and L sections are even numbered seats. Trust me, the bubbles do go to your head. My friend got me a ticket to this game and offered to drive, therefore I had no hesitation in going. Tried the pub at the away end but it was crap. This probably had something to do with the fact that the Great North Run was being held at the same time. A quick walk to the Metro and I was back in Newcastle by 5.45pm. A steward signalled us to follow him and told us where to park. It was a poor performance from Chelsea. (opens in a new tab). The present-day capacity is 49,000. In and between the pubs the home fans could not have been better. The view from the away end (in the upper tier behind one of the goals) is excellent apart from the fact if you're near the back you can't see the big screen above the goal at the other end as the roof is in the way, but the view of the pitch itself is really good. So I had a seat in the Main Stand and the view, as you'd expect from a new ground, was very good. experience, HDRI support provides stunning, high-definition images Other The stewards were overall very friendly and helped you find your seat. Some brilliant running from Robinson as he got the ball ahead of the keeper after a poor Sunderland pass back, he then chipped the ball across for the on-rushing Karl Henry who volleyed the ball into the net in front of our fans.