Sunderland AFC Matchday Guide
Everything you need to see Sunderland AFC play at Stadium of Light — upcoming fixtures, getting there, and where to stay.
Stadium
Stadium of Light
League
Premier League
Founded
1879
Capacity
≈ 48,707
City
Sunderland
Follow the exact match
Sunderland says match-to-match information for 2026/27 will be published from the start of the season. The club's season-ticket waiting list is not evidence of live match-ticket availability. Use the official Sunderland ticket shop and follow the selected fixture as its sales rules are released.
Metro is the practical default
Stadium of Light and St Peter's Metro stations both serve the ground. Sunderland railway station is also within walking distance across the Wear, which makes a city-centre base practical. Check late-evening connections before committing to a same-day return.
Wait for two confirmations
Treat ticket access and kick-off time as separate decisions. A match can exist in the schedule before either is settled, so retain flexible travel until the club and competition publish the usable details.
Ticket access
Fixture-dependent
Sunderland says match-to-match information will be published from the start of 2026/27. Follow the exact fixture in its official shop; the season-ticket waiting list is not a live match-ticket signal.
Upcoming home matches
Pick a game and we'll help you build the whole trip around it — tickets, dates and where to stay.
Sunderland v Fulham
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 14:00 · Premier League
Sunderland v Arsenal
Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 20:00 · Premier League
Sunderland v Chelsea
Sat, 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Premier League
Sunderland v Tottenham
Sat, 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Premier League
Sunderland v Crystal Palace
Sat, 19 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Premier League
Where to stay near Stadium of Light
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