Stadium of Light
The Stadium of Light opened on 30 July 1997, replacing Roker Park, and takes its name from the Davy lamps used by the region's miners. Sunderland Women set a Women's Championship attendance record of 15,387 here against Newcastle United on 13 October 2024.
Stadium of Light, Millenium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1SU
Seaham (5.5 miles)
Plan your journeyUpcoming matches at Stadium of Light
- Sunderland AFC Women v Newcastle United WFC
- Sunderland AFC Women v Burnley Women
- Sunderland AFC Women v Everton Women
- Sunderland AFC Women v Wolverhampton Wanderers Women
- Sunderland AFC Women v Burnley Women
- Sunderland AFC Women v Durham Women
- Sunderland AFC Women v Ipswich Town Women
- Sunderland AFC Women v Nottingham Forest WFC
Parking & getting there
Car parks nearby
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Stadium of Light Official Onsite Car Parks
The stadium complex features dedicated surface parking bays, accessible disabled spaces, and electric vehicle charging points; however, matchday parking is strictly limited and must be pre-booked directly through the club via a permit scheme.
Onsite Charging station -
St Mary's Car Park
A 480-space multi-storey council facility equipped with lift access, CCTV security, accessible bays, and EV charging stations, offering an easy walk across the Wearmouth Bridge to the stadium.
Charging station CCTV Disabled -
Sunniside Multi Storey Car Park
A modern 650-space multi-storey car park providing 24-hour access, CCTV monitoring, disabled parking bays, and EV charging points within short walking distance of both the stadium and city center amenities.
Charging station CCTV Disabled