The Black Cats Year Ground Opened: I was hoping to hear the famous Roker Roar but it was more a Stadium of Light murmur and it would have been good if the home supporters had got behind their team more. Whilst Jason Adderley a visiting West Brom fan adds; The Albion pub, on Victor Street, off Roker Avenue, is a five minute walk from the ground, with some parking nearby. Because the away fans are in the upper tier of the stand I feel this is detrimental to the atmosphere of the game. I had heard some worrying reports from other Liverpool fans about heavy handed policing but there was no sign of this on my trip. There is also a Park & Ride scheme in operation on matchdays, free for both home and away supporters. Sunderland is well worth the trip and, even though their football isn't great, I hope they stay in the top league. But that food and alcohol on sale were a bit pricey. It was the first game of the season at the leagues biggest club and also taking my 9 year old boy to his furthest ever away game. The Metro from Newcastle to the Stadium of Light was very quick and easy and the ground is easy to see from the station. Not too much as we arrived at 2.40 so it was straight on the bus to the ground. Truist Park Seating Chart. Mercedes-Benz Stadium Seating Chart. Sunderland came back strongly in the second half and earned a 1-1 draw. 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. You are a little bit away from the action but it was a magnificent view of the pitch, and also of the big screen at the far end. I spent a good couple of minutes talking to a steward on my way in. Great away support and very friendly home fans. 30 MLB stadiums, Access any of our Seat Selection Charts for any of the 30 MLB Stadiums. Steak and ale pie was of decent quality and my pint was quite good also. No problems. Sunderland typically only sell out the Tyne-Wear derby and possibly one or two other high-profile matches per season. Alternatively, you can also pick one of the hotels on the North Sea coast, from where it is a 20 to 30-minute walk to the stadium. I wasn't driving but there seemed to be plenty of parking at the stadium though it seemed to me that the road layout was quite complex and they could do with more designated pedestrian crossings. A family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) is also available at 25. Best fans worst team was a frequent comment. All the fans were really friendly, no tension, lots of friendly chat before and after the game. One can also arrive at the stadium by metro. I enjoyed the day but another disappointing first half which meant another defeat. Quickly search for your desired view from section. We went to have a look in the fanzone upon arrival, with both home and away fans being allowed in on production of a valid season/match ticket. The away section is slightly steep and located in the top part of the stand. Our seats in the the West Stand Premier Concourse, and the views over the city from the windows behind being second to none. Aaaaargh! 1. I hope Sunderland stay up so we can visit the Stadium of Light again next season. Visitors to SeatingPlan.net haven't yet rated any of the seat blocks at Sunderland Stadium Of Light. There is a chippy just across the road but by 2.30pm our decision-making skills were letting us down and we carelessly spent the last of our change on another pint instead. We were once again picked up from outside the ground so it was no problem. P25 section 5 row 336 seat stuboro70 Stadium Of Light Sunderland AFC vs Middlesbrough FC Overall, I'd say that the Stadium of Light has one of the best away ends I have been in. A Love Supreme Fanzine 2.50 It was agood view from the away section, but very high up though. The main entrance to the ground also looked good, and we had the usual photos taken outside. Supporters of both sides having something to eat and drink and a total absence of any kind of unpleasantness that spoiled the League 1 encounter I saw at Port Vale the previous day! The game was a classic cup tie with both teams up for it, going in at half time locked at 3-3. Quickly search for your desired view from section. I was in the area and wanted to visit a ground I'd not previously been to. The Stadium of Light looked very good from the outside. An all-round top boozer. The journey up from the Midlands was straightforward, with no problems. mobile devices, Coverage provided for 99% of seats at all A long car journey from Portsmouth but a 5am departure evaded any traffic build-ups and we arrived in Sunderland at 10.30am. Thevisitors seatsquite high and to get to it, you have to climb a tall flight of stairs but we rewarded witha good view of the pitch. The clubs fans have always been famous for producing an intense atmosphere, and the traditions of Roker Park have remained at the Stadium of Light. Plymouth had a go in the second half but conceded a second goal five minutes from time. Walked the 20 minutes up Roker Avenue to the stadium. A great day out at Sunderland and all the fans I met were really friendly. The Stadium of Light looks impressive from the outside, and is just as impressive inside too. Remember, to avoid errors do not open multiple browsers or tabs when purchasing tickets. Stadium Of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU Telephone: Sunderland Railway Station is located just under one mile away from the Stadium of Light and takes around 15-20 minutes to walk. Exit the A1 at Junction 62, the Durham/Sunderland exit and take the A690 towards Sunderland. It was literally a two minute walk from the coach to the stadium. Just lost one of our best managers for a long time, Darrell Clarke, so thought it would be interesting with us in trouble fourth from bottom and on a losing streak and them being third. This stand I thought was very steep, and a few older supporters had problems walking up and down the steps. Walking over the Wear Bridge it dominates the skyline and is an impressive sight all lit up at night. Walked down to the Harbour Hotel, much better but they dont do food midweek. Straight back to the station and headed home. Easy to park and 10 mins by bus to the ground. Check out our 360 pictures for a players eye view. There was a great atmosphere from away fans. This is the view that you will get from Seat Block U6 at Sunderland Stadium Of Light. It was a nine-goal thriller and we scored five of them! Premier League, 13th April 2002. The away end was good and the view is impressive, even though I was on the back row. 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. It is quite steep but there is plenty of leg room, also with no supporting pillars the view is superb. The RateYourSeats.com I really sometimes think that people don't appreciate what they have on their doorstep. The ground is only a short walk from there. We weren't at the races and could have easily conceded a few more before half time. So I had a seat in the Main Stand and the view, as you'd expect from a new ground, was very good. It is open three hours before kick off and for one hour after the game has ended. I felt at home, and the people are generally nice. But for all their hard work it finished up a goalless draw. Finding the ground was very straightforward. undefined The ground is like a bowl so there are no individual stands about, if it was me I'd put the away fans back behind the goal. Drink prices were great as I remember getting three pints and a coke for less than a tenner, which was an absolute bargain! We started well and scored after ten minutes. We weren't particularly early, so went straight to the ground. Getting away was very slow back to the A19 and traffic was heavy all the way back down the A19 and A1. I enjoyed it very much. The coach dropped us off right outside the ground which was good. The club have not yet confirmed when (if ever) they will go ahead with this. A great day out spoilt by our performance. It is up on a hill so is clearly visible. Best one by far was the "Ship Isis" and we also got some perfectly decent pub grub at the nearby Engine Room (the old fire station). In conclusion, Sunderland is a very enjoyable and good value for money day out and I would recommend it to anyone. After climbing the four flights of stairs to the away end the ground looks huge from the away end. You are given a good view of the pitch, despite your height. The Bournemouth fans produced a good atmosphere but I couldn't really hear much from the Sunderland supporters until they scored. Took me just over two hours to drive from where I live near Manchester. There's a pub opposite the ground but we decided to give it a miss as it looked exclusively red and white. When we got out of our car, we askedtwo Sunderland fans how it worked as we wasn't sure if we had to pay. The game turned out to be a cracker between the two poorest teams in the league. The news from Villa Park that Newcastle were losing, went down a treat from both supports as the loudest cheer of the game was that Newcastle were going down. Coleman must have given his players a rocket at half time as Sunderland came out with a lot more purpose but the damage was done and there were no further goals. Had a stottie (local name for a large bread roll) on the way to the ground so was an enjoyable time pre-match. This part of the country has had a tough time economically so staying in the Premier League gives the town a decent profile. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: The ground was nice but the city wasn't, great, plus and awful game. Easy to get back into town and to where our car was parked. Stewards were fine and the half time cup of tea was pretty good. Overall, it was a good day out. A very good away day. The pub was full of home supporters but all seemed to tolerate a lot of Liverpool fans in their pub. Headed into the city centre then out to the A1. The stadium is built on the former site of the Monkwearmouth Colliery by Ballast Wiltshire plc. Haydn Gleed for providing the YouTube video of the Stadium of Light. I wasn't too keen on the away end, it felt as with we were being locked away in the top of the ground which wouldn't help with the atmosphere at all, as for the rest of the ground, I was reasonably impressed. We arrived around 5:30pm so spent a little while in a pub close to the stadium. The Stadium of Light is very modern. 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. 0371 911 1973 StadiumTours: As with any modern ground, theStadium of Light looks good from the outside and is equally impressive on the inside. Also note the height of which you have to climb to get to your sea P32 section 16 row 75 seat Away fans are housed in the Upper Tier of the North Stand. Average Attendance A steward signalled us to follow him and told us where to park. We tried the Wheatsheaf, a quarter of a mile away across the bridge, but there was a seething mass of humanity inside and only two bar staff. You can also set or reject cookies in our Cookies Settings Center. Ashley Smith adds; The Metro stations called the Stadium of Light and St. There are cigarettes everywhere, even in the family zone and premier concourse! There was a late scare when Rodwell hit the bar. The game was relatively entertaining. The staff at the ground, including the stewards, are the friendliest I've come across in the Premier league. looks very impressive from the outside but the away seating is too high and far away from the pitch for my liking. Exit Next. Me and my mate got back onto the Metro within 10 minutes and back to Newcastle. Travelling up from Sheffield was easy. By the time the 90 minutes were up the home support were streaming out such that by the time the final whistle actually went (after five minutes of added time) there seemed to be hardly anyone left. However the journey is pretty straightforward as both the Stadium Of Light and Newcastle Airport are both served by the Metro transit system.