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Stadium and Conference Centre

Stadium of Light

Sunderland, North East England — SR5 1SU

2500

Max Capacity

FROM

£150

Per Day

4.4

5 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Stadium of Light, home to Sunderland AFC, is a world-class venue offering exceptional conference and event facilities alongside its renowned football heritage. Located in the heart of Sunderland, this impressive stadium provides versatile meeting spaces, hospitality suites, and event areas suitable for corporate conferences, weddings, and special occasions. The venue combines modern amenities with stunning stadium views, featuring state-of-the-art AV equipment, flexible room configurations, and professional catering services. With excellent transport links and ample parking, the Stadium of Light delivers memorable experiences for events of all sizes, from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale conferences and celebrations.

Room Capacities

theatre

1200

boardroom

classroom

600

u shape

120

cabaret

400

reception

2500

dining

800

banquet

600

Pricing

Day rates from £150

Day delegate rates from £150pp including refreshments and lunch. Room hire from £500. Stadium tours and hospitality packages available. Wedding packages from £3000.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Accessible

Catering

Air conditioning

Natural light

Stadium views

Multiple room configurations

Professional event support

AV & Technical

LED screens

Professional sound system

Wireless microphones

Projectors

Stage lighting

Wi-Fi

Video conferencing facilities

Ideal For

ConferencesCorporate EventsAward CeremoniesProduct LaunchesTraining EventsExhibitions

Location & Access

Stadium of Light, Stadium Way, Sunderland SR5 1SU

Stadium of Light Metro station adjacent to venue (Yellow Line). Regular bus services from Sunderland city centre. Newcastle Airport 45 minutes by car or public transport.

Over 1000 on-site parking spaces available. Additional parking at nearby retail park. Blue badge parking available.

Wheelchair accessible