Stadium of Light
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- 49,000
- Capacity
- 1997
- Opened
- Sunderland
- Town
- 48,353
- Record crowd
- 105 × 68 m
- Pitch size
Ground capacity 49,000 · record crowd 48,353 · figure from Wikipedia, checked 8 September 2026
Playing surface 105 × 68 metres (115 × 74 yards) · Grass surface · measurement published by the club or Wikipedia
Ground facts last updated 8 September 2026. Capacity, accessibility and development data are checked against club and planning sources.
Sunderland's vast bowl on the site of the old Wearmouth Colliery.
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Matchday pubs
The five closest pubs to Stadium of Light (SR5 1SU), ordered by walking distance.
Full pub guide near Stadium of Light →- 0.1 mi
The Colliery Tavern
12 Southwick Road, Sunderland
3 min walk
- 0.2 mi
Taproom
Address unconfirmed
3 min walk
FoodBeer garden - 0.2 mi
The Wheatsheaf
1 Thomas Street North, Sunderland
5 min walk
- 0.3 mi
Kings Arms
Beach Street, Sunderland
6 min walk
- 0.3 mi
The Saltgrass
Address unconfirmed
6 min walk
Pub locations sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and supporter reports.
Parking & travel
Full parking guide for Stadium of Light →Stadium of Light Metro station is next to the ground.
Official car parks north of the ground plus city centre options.
Sheepfolds
North Bridge Street, Sunderland
£8.00 · 6 min walk
Blue badgeHandy for the Metro back into town after the game.
Sunderland Town Centre Multi-Storey
Market Street, Sunderland
£8.00 · 18 min walk
Blue badgeCheaper park-and-walk option in the town centre with an easier getaway than the ground-side car parks.
Accessibility
202wheelchair spaces
The Stadium of Light offers 196 home wheelchair user spaces across various stands, with 70 in the West Stand, 16 in the Carling Stand (North), 26 in the East Stand, and 80 in the South Stand. There are also 6 wheelchair bays for visiting supporters in the Carling Stand (Upper). Accessible entrances are located at 62A, 32A, 46A, and 54A. Ambulant supporters can sit anywhere with their Personal Assistant, and specific seating requirements can be discussed with the Disability Liaison Officer. Accessible toilets are available throughout the stadium and are fitted with radar locks. The Nathan Shippey sensory room is available for supporters with Autism Spectrum Disorder; booking is required throu
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