Stadium of Light facts for kids
| Location | Stadium Of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU |
|---|---|
| Owner | Sunderland A.F.C. |
| Capacity | 49 000 |
| Field size | 115 × 75 yards (105 × 68 metres) |
| Surface | lawn |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Expanded | 2002 |
| Construction cost | £ 23million |
| Architect | TTH Architects |
| Main contractors | Ballast Wiltshire PLC |
| Tenants | |
| Sunderland A.F.C. | |
The Stadium of Light is a famous football stadium. You can find it in Sunderland, England. It is the home ground for the football team Sunderland A.F.C..
This stadium was officially opened on July 30, 1997. Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was there for the special event. The first match played was between Sunderland A.F.C. and Ajax Amsterdam.
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What is the Stadium of Light Used For?
The Stadium of Light is a stadium where everyone has a seat. It is mainly used for the league matches of Sunderland A.F.C. But it's not just for club games! Some national football teams have also played important matches here.
International Matches Played Here
Here are some of the international football games that have taken place at the stadium:
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10 October 1999 |  England 2–1  Belgium |
Friendly |
| 27 November 2002 | England 3–5  Italy |
Under 20 International |
| 2 April 2003 | England 2–0  Turkey |
UEFA Euro 2004 Qualifying |
More Than Just Football
The stadium is also a popular place for big concerts. Famous bands and singers like Oasis, Take That, and Pink have performed here. It's also where the University of Sunderland holds its graduation ceremonies. Imagine getting your diploma in a huge football stadium!
How Many Fans Visit the Stadium?
Many fans come to watch games at the Stadium of Light. The stadium can hold up to 49,000 people.
Visitor Records
The record for the most visitors at a league match was set on April 13, 2002. A total of 48,353 fans came to watch Sunderland play against Liverpool. That's almost a full house!
Here's a look at how many people visited the stadium each season:
| Season | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | 34,334 | 41,214 |
| 1998-99 | 38,724 | 41,634 |
| 1999-2000 | 41,375 | 42,192 |
| 2000-01 | 46,790 | 48,285 |
| 2001-02 | 44,108 | 47,989 |
| 2002-03 | 39,672 | 47,586 |
| 2003-04 | 27,119 | 36,278 |
| 2004-05 | 28,821 | 47,350 |
| 2005-06 | 33,904 | 44,003 |
| 2006-07 | 31,883 | 44,448 |
| 2007-08 | 43,344 | 47,802 |
| 2008-09 | 40,168 | 47,936 |
| 2009-10 | 40,355 | 47,641 |
Images for kids
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Exterior of the West Stand
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Game being played at the Stadium of Light
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Davy Lamp outside of the Stadium of Light
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A plan of the layout of The Stadium of Light. The shaded area indicates the section designated for away fans.
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Black Cat House - used as a ticket office and club administration
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Liam Gallagher and Chris Sharrock of Oasis performing at the Stadium of Light in 2009
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Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour at the Stadium of Light, 3 June 2022
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The Stadium of Light Tyne Wear Metro station
See also
In Spanish: Stadium of Light para niños
