Sunderland Football Club - Premier League

Stadium of Light

Stadium of Light Information

Stadium	Stadium of Light
Box Office Telephone	0845 671 1973
Stadium Capacity	49000
Year Established	1879
Ground Opened	1997
Pitch Size	114x74

Sunderland Information

Club Nickname	The Black Cats
Chairman	Niall Quinn
Manager	Steve Bruce
Home Colours	Red & White stripes.
Away Colours	White.
Sponsor	Boylesports
Kit Manufacturer	Umbro

Travel and Directions to Stadium of Light

Directions to Stadium of Light by Car

Take the A19 and exit at the A1231 junction (Sunderland North). After four roundabouts keep to the left hand lane and follow signs for B1289 (Roker). Continue on this road and you will see the stadium on your right.

Posted by Swanny32 on 2008-01-10 16:39:19

Stadium of Light Parking

There is a car park outside of the stadium but you will need to get there early. There is a park and walk scheme at the University of Sunderland on the A183 (Chester Road) and St. Peters, both are clearly signposted , follow signs for matchday parking. Alternatively there is a free park and ride at the Sunderland Enterprise Park on Wessington Way (A1231) and is clearly signposted "Park & Ride"

Posted by Swanny32 on 2008-01-10 16:39:19

Stadium of Light Rail and Tube

Two metro stations AND a mainline station!

There are two metro stations within close proximity of The Stadium Of Light. And a mainline station in the City Centre.

Stadium of Light Metro Station and St Peter's Metro Station

Sunderland Central Station is a 15 minute walk away.

Posted by Sterock85 on 2008-01-18 18:25:34

Sunderland Train Station is approximately 10-15 minutes walk from the stadium of light. Seaburn station is also close by.

Posted by Swanny32 on 2008-01-10 16:39:19

Bus

From the central bus station you will need either bus numbers 2,3,4,12,13,15 or 16 which all stop within a few minutes of the ground.

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