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IntroductionsIconic
Dance of the Knights
Players enter the Stadium of Light to Prokofiev's "Dance of the Knights," creating one of football's most dramatic pre-match moments.
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The basics
About Stadium of Light
The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England, and the eighth and current home to Premier League club Sunderland. With seating for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light is the 10th largest football stadium in England. The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland home matches. The stadium was named by chairman Bob Murray to reflect the coal mining heritage of the North East and the former Monkwearmouth Colliery site on which it stands.
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- Sports
- Soccer
- League
- Premier League
- Location
- Sunderland
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Crowd ChantsIconic
Ha'way the Lads
The famous Wearside chant echoes throughout every home match.
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Crowd ChantsIconic
Roker Roar
The legendary "Roker Roar" lives on as the atmosphere carried from Roker Park to the Stadium of Light.
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Songs & MusicIconic
Wise Men Say
Supporters sing "Wise Men Say" before kickoff and after victories.
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Statue
Davy Lamp Statue
The Davy lamp monument outside the Stadium of Light — a miners’ lamp honouring the Wearmouth Colliery that stood on this site.
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Statue
Charlie Hurley Statue
Bronze of Charlie Hurley, “the King,” Sunderland’s greatest centre-half, outside the Stadium of Light.
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Displays
Sunderland Museum
The Sunderland AFC museum at the Stadium of Light — Roker Park years, FA Cup wins, and Wearside heritage.
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Historic Marker
Wearmouth Heritage
Wearmouth heritage at the Stadium of Light — the ground occupies the former Wearmouth Colliery on the north bank of the Wear.
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Architecture
River Wear Views
Views of the River Wear from the Stadium of Light, built on the north bank after the move from Roker Park in 1997.
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Displays
Club Timeline
A timeline of Sunderland AFC from Roker Park to the Stadium of Light and the club’s six English league titles.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
A legacy wall at the Stadium of Light for FA Cup wins, league titles, and the mining community the ground commemorates.
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Architecture
1997 Opening Legacy
One of England's largest modern stadiums.
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Architecture
49,000+ Capacity
Major football venue in Northern England.
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Architecture
Mining Heritage Connection
Honors the region's industrial past.
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History
Black Cats Heritage
Celebrates club identity.
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History
FA Cup
Connected with Sunderland's historic cup success.
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History
North East Football Culture
Represents passionate regional support.
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History
Roker Park Legacy
Former Sunderland home.
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History
Stadium Name Heritage
References the area's mining history.
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Experience
Black Cats
Connects fans with club traditions.
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Experience
Mining Heritage
Honors Sunderland's community roots.
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Experience
North East Football
Combines football with regional culture.
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Experience
Sunderland Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Experience
Sunderland Store
Official merchandise destination.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1997-presentSunderlandPremier League
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