Stadium of Light, Football stadium in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, England
The Stadium of Light contains 49,000 seats divided into four sections: West Stand, North Stand, East Stand, and Roker End.
Prince Andrew inaugurated the stadium in 1997 on the former Monkwearmouth Colliery site, replacing the previous Roker Park ground.
The stadium name and Davy lamp monument at the entrance commemorate the North East region's coal mining industrial background.
Visitors reach the stadium through St Peter's or Stadium of Light metro stations, while buses 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15, and 16 stop nearby.
The stadium features a specialized sensory room for individuals with autism, making Sunderland the first football club to provide this facility.
Location: Sunderland
Official opening: 1997
Capacity: 48339
Website: https://safc.com/stadium-of-light
GPS coordinates: 54.91443,-1.38817
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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