Sunderland Tickets

Sunderland supporters are extremely passionate about their team, and they'll be eager to see the Black Cats in action.

They've enjoyed a long-awaited upturn in fortunes in recent years. In 2025 they returned to the English Premier League and in their first season back they secured a Europa League spot thanks to a seventh placed finish. Sunderland match tickets can be purchased in a safe and secure manner with SeatPick.

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Sunderland AFC Info

Sunderland supporters are a loyal bunch who have stuck behind their team through thick and thin. Even after the Black Cats succumbed to relegation from the Premier League in 2017, and subsequently from the EFL Championship the following year, the Stadium of Light continued to boast attendances of more than 40,000.

The Black Cats have spent some time away from the English top flight, particularly during the early years of the Premier League as well as from 2017 onwards.

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Sunderland AFC History

The club was founded in 1879, initially under the name Sunderland and District Teachers, but it was renamed to Sunderland A.F.C. shortly thereafter. The Black Cats took part in the 1890/91 First Division, just the third edition of the competition after the Football League had been established.

By 1896, Sunderland had been crowned First Division champions three times in the space of four years. SAFC claimed a sixth league title in 1936, one year before winning their first FA Cup.

Since then, however, the Wearside outfit have not tasted all too much success. Sunderland celebrated another FA Cup triumph in 1973, though this would ultimately be the club’s last major piece of silverware for more than 50 years.

Immediately after returning to the top flight in 1999, Sunderland finished 7th in back-to-back Premier League campaigns under head coach Peter Reid.

Best Sunderland Players

These are some of the most well-known players who represented the Black Cats in the 21st century:

• Lee Cattermole
• Kevin Phillips
• Grant Leadbitter
• Dean Whitehead
• Darren Bent
• Jordan Henderson
• John O'Shea
• Jordan Pickford

Top Sunderland Managers

There are a handful of individuals who excelled in the position, though in recent years there have been a fair few managers in and out at the Stadium of Light. Régis Le Bris bucked the trend, achieving promotion to the Premier League in his first season in charge and European qualification, against all odds, in his second campaign.

These are some of Sunderland's best managers of all time:

• Bob Kyle
• Johnny Cochrane
• Tom Watson
• Alex Mackie
• Bob Stokoe
• Peter Reid
• Régis Le Bris

Sunderland Rivals

Sunderland’s arch rivals are Newcastle United, with both clubs situated in the county of Tyne and Wear in North East England. The teams contest the Tyne-Wear derby, which is taken extremely seriously by every football fan in the region.

The clubs have faced one another more than 150 times in competitive matchups. They did not meet in the top flight between 2017 and 2025. On their return to the Premier League, Sunderland managed to beat Newcastle home and away in two games wildly celebrated by Black Cats fans.

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Sunderland Stadium: Stadium of Light

Sunderland’s home ground is the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats moved here in 1997, having played at Roker Park for the best part of a century. Switching to a new stadium saw the Black Cats almost double their seating capacity, with a 48,707 capacity at the Stadium of Light.

The Stadium of Light is based in the area of Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. The four stands at the ground are the West Stand, North Stand, East Stand, and Roker End (South Stand). Away supporters visiting the Stadium of Light sit behind the goal at the Roker End.

Aside from football matches, the Stadium of Light has also hosted a number of other events such as music concerts. Acts such as Coldplay, Pink, and Ed Sheeran have all previously performed at this venue.

Planning Your Visit to the Stadium of Light

The Stadium of Light has been Sunderland’s home since 1997, replacing the club’s much-loved former Roker Park ground. With a current football capacity of 48,707, it is one of the largest club stadiums in England and retains an imposing feel even when viewed from the uppermost reaches of the top tiers.

When looking for Sunderland tickets, think first about whether you want to sit near the core home support, see the match from a central longside position, or have a direct view of a penalty area.

Where to Sit at the Stadium of Light

Roker End: The Roker End, at the south end of the stadium, is the natural choice for supporters seeking a louder home-end experience. Named after Sunderland’s former ground, it is usually one of the most animated areas during league matches and is particularly lively when the team is attacking that goal.

Behind-the-goal seats do not offer the same wide tactical perspective as the longside stands, but they give a direct view of shots, corners and celebrations at close range. For supporters who want the crowd to be a major part of the day, this is a strong place to start.

North Stand: The North Stand sits opposite the Roker End and includes the current away allocation in its upper tier. Visiting fans will remain in North Stand Upper for the 2026/27 season under a Premier League-approved dispensation.

Home supporters can still sit in other parts of the stand, but anyone buying Sunderland tickets near the upper-tier away blocks should expect a different atmosphere on high-profile matchdays. If avoiding proximity to travelling supporters is important, consider the Roker End or central areas of the East and West Stands instead.

East Stand: The East Stand runs the length of the pitch and provides a broad, uninterrupted view. It is a sensible choice for supporters who want to follow the full shape of the game, rather than concentrating on one end.

Seats around the halfway line give the clearest view of Sunderland’s build-up play, substitutions and tactical changes. The corners offer a slightly more angled perspective and can be worth considering when central blocks are unavailable.

West Stand: The West Stand is the main stand and houses the dugouts, tunnel, changing facilities and a large share of the stadium’s hospitality areas. Its central seating is among the best places to watch both the football and the technical area throughout the match.

For a more comfortable or premium visit, this is the stand to investigate, although central West Stand Sunderland tickets may carry higher prices than standard seats elsewhere in the stadium.

The Stadium of Light is large enough that height can matter as much as location. Lower-tier seats bring you closer to the pace and physicality of the game, while the upper tier gives a clearer picture of how Sunderland use the width of the pitch.

The Roker End is best for supporters chasing a more vocal home atmosphere. The East and West Stands suit fans who prefer a side-on view, and the North Stand deserves closer attention because it includes the away section. Check the block and tier on the listing before buying, especially for seats in North Stand Upper.

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