Amex Stadium seating plan with real 3D views from the stands — Brighton & Hove Albion
- Club
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
- Capacity
- 31,876
- Opened
- 2011
- City
- Brighton
- Home league matches
- 19 in 2026-27
The American Express Stadium opened in 2011 after a sixteen-year planning fight that had Brighton playing in Gillingham and then a decade at the Withdean athletics track. It is built into a chalk valley inside the South Downs National Park, which is why the roof arcs the way it does — the height was constrained by the landscape. It holds 31,876 and has already been expanded twice, with North Stand work due to open at the start of 2026-27.
31,876 is the certified 2025-26 capacity. Brighton's North Stand 1901 Club works are due to open at the start of 2026-27, and the club has quoted a resulting capacity of between 32,000 and 32,500 — neither of which is a certified figure yet.
A continuous two-tier bowl with the two side stands carrying the larger upper tiers. The North Stand behind the goal is the vocal end. Because the ground was designed in one piece rather than stitched together over a century, the sightlines are consistent all the way round, and the real variables are height and how much of the near touchline the front rows lose. The valley setting means it is exposed to weather off the Downs, so the roof coverage of your row matters more here than at most grounds.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I see the view from my seat at Amex Stadium?
- Click any section on the interactive Amex Stadium map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the ground opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°.
- What is the capacity of Amex Stadium?
- 31,876 spectators. 31,876 is the certified 2025-26 capacity. Brighton's North Stand 1901 Club works are due to open at the start of 2026-27, and the club has quoted a resulting capacity of between 32,000 and 32,500 — neither of which is a certified figure yet.
- Who plays at Amex Stadium?
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., in the Premier League. The club plays 19 home league matches here in 2026-27.
- When does the 2026-27 Premier League season start?
- The 2026-27 season runs from 22 Aug 2026 to 30 May 2027. The Premier League published the fixture list on 19 Jun 2026 and confirms exact kick-off times a few weeks before each round, once television selections are made.
- What are the best seats at Amex Stadium?
- Upper tier along either touchline at mid height for the best view; the North Stand lower tier for atmosphere; the corners for value in a bowl with very few weak seats.
2026-27 season at Amex Stadium
The Premier League published the 2026-27 fixture list on 19 Jun 2026. The season runs from 22 Aug 2026 to 30 May 2027, and Brighton & Hove Albion play 19 home league matches at Amex Stadium. The match-by-match list is not on this page yet: it goes live once the fixtures have been fetched and checked against the league’s own calendar, rather than transcribed by hand.