Address
Stadium of Light
Sunderland
SR5 1SU
By Car
The postcode for the stadium is SR5 1SU. Entering this postcode into a sat-nav will direct you to the main entrance to the ground. The stadium is easily accessible from both the A19 and A1 via Wessington Way (A1231).
Via the A19, north or south:
Exit the A19 via the Hylton Grange interchange onto the Wessington Way (A1231). Continuing going on this road through three roundabouts, passing the Northern Spire bridge on your right. Keep going along Wessington Way (A1290) and exit the traffic lights via Queen’s Road (A1290). Continue down Keir Hardie Way (A1290) and the stadium will be on your right.
Alternative routes via the A19 (northbound):
Leave the A19 at Seaton and follow the A1018 from there to Sunderland city centre. Head onto the Monkwearmouth bridge (A1018) and turn left at the second set of traffic lights onto Millennium Way. Continue on and the stadium will be on your left.
Via the A1
Southbound - Leave the A1 (M) at junction 62 onto the A690. Continue down this road before merging onto the A19. Leave the A19 at the Hylton Grange interchange onto Wessington Way. Northbound - Leave the A1 at junction 80 and continue down the A19 until you reach the Hylton Grange interchange – leave onto Wessington Way
By Air
Newcastle International Airport is roughly a 40-minute drive away. The metro is also available from there to the Stadium of Light and takes approximately 45 minutes.
By Bus
Buses are frequent, and numbers E2, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 23, 24 and 56 all stop nearby. The city’s main bus station, Park Lane Interchange, is within walking distance of the stadium.
By Train/Metro
Sunderland is the nearest main line station, located 10-15 minutes walk away in the city centre. For journey planning and other rail information, visit National Rail.
The Tyne and Wear Metro serves the stadium via both Stadium of Light and St Peter’s stations. After matches, supporters travelling towards South Hylton must board at St Peter’s, while those heading northbound towards Newcastle must use Stadium of Light station. Visit Nexus for more information on Metro, including journey planning.
A ‘Take the Kids for Free’ offer is in place, which is permanent, all day every day, all year round. By Taxi Station Taxis - 0191 555 5555 City Taxis - 0191 511 0111 Steels Taxis - 0191 565 3555 Taxis can drop off outside the stadium main entrance for hospitality up to one hour before kick off or outside the Black Cat House Fanatics store any time prior to kick off. An Uber service is available across the city also, please download the Uber app for details.