Stadium of Light seating plan with real 3D views from the stands — Sunderland
- Club
- Sunderland A.F.C.
- Capacity
- 48,707
- Opened
- 1997
- City
- Sunderland
- Home league matches
- 19 in 2026-27
The Stadium of Light opened in 1997 on the site of Wearmouth Colliery, replacing Roker Park, and holds 48,707 — the largest ground in the North East and one of the biggest in England. The name and the Davy lamp monument at the entrance are both deliberate references to the pit that stood here. Rail seating is being added in parts of the Roker End and the south-west corner for 2026-27.
Unlike most English grounds of its age this one was designed as a single continuous bowl, so sightlines are unusually consistent and there is no obviously bad side. Two tiers run all the way round. The North Stand, still called the Roker End, is the home end; the West Stand along the touchline carries the largest upper tier and the main hospitality. Because the bowl is regular, the decision here really is just height against price rather than one stand against another.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I see the view from my seat at Stadium of Light?
- Click any section on the interactive Stadium of Light 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 Stadium of Light?
- 48,707 spectators.
- Who plays at Stadium of Light?
- Sunderland A.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 Stadium of Light?
- West Stand upper tier at mid height for the most complete view; the Roker End lower tier for atmosphere; the corners for the best value in a ground with very few bad seats.
2026-27 season at Stadium of Light
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 Sunderland play 19 home league matches at Stadium of Light. 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.