Sunderland v Crystal Palace tickets
· 2pm · Stadium of Light, Sunderland ·
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Listings begin at £99 in the Shortside Upper Tier area. Upper seats on every side follow in a narrow band, central touchline seats and the lower tier cost more, and lower-level seats sit well above that. Away-section listings and hospitality packages are priced on their own, with the away seats well above most home areas at the last check.
Lowest resale listings by area on Hellotickets, checked 5 Nov. Sellers set their own prices, which can be above face value; the block, row and final price are shown before you pay. Roar Tickets does not sell tickets.
Sunderland v Crystal Palace: date, kick-off and how to watch
Crystal Palace make the long trip north for a Premier League match at the Stadium of Light on Sunday 20 December 2026, with kick-off at 2pm. Checked on 5 Nov 2026, the fixture was not on sale yet at the official seller; Sunderland's members' ballot runs from 3pm on Tuesday 17 November to 3pm on Thursday 19 November, and a general sale follows from 3pm on Tuesday 24 November if tickets remain.
On Hellotickets, resale seats for the match start at £99 in the Shortside Upper Tier area (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Membership decides it: like every Sunderland home league game, this one goes to Black Cats members through a ballot, so non-members can only buy from the club if seats are left for the general sale from 24 November.
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Sunderland v Crystal Palace is fixed for Sunday 20 December 2026 at 2pm UK time, at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Both the date and the kick-off come from the Premier League's official fixture data.
Sunday matches fall outside the 3pm Saturday blackout, and the Premier League's TV listings show the UK broadcaster once it is confirmed. Recheck the kick-off in the days before you travel, in case the slot is revised.
Official ticketing
Black Cats members' ballot 17-19 Nov (opens 3pm); general sale from Tue 24 Nov, 3pm.
- Black Cats Adult and Academy Members' ballot · from 17 Nov to 19 Nov · to come
- Members notified and seat selection for successful ballot winners · from 20 Nov to 23 Nov · to come
- General sale for everyone (tickets left after the ballot, subject to availability) · from 24 Nov · to come
Membership: Black Cats Adult Membership, £48 per season.
How to get Sunderland v Crystal Palace tickets
The club route. On 2 November Sunderland published the dates: the ballot for Black Cats Adult and Academy Members who opt in to the game opens at 3pm on Tuesday 17 November and closes at 3pm on Thursday 19 November, and successful members are notified and pick their seats from midday on Friday 20 November to midday on Monday 23 November. Adult membership costs £48 a season.
Restrictions and extra phases. Some fixtures are reserved for members with purchase history. For Palace, any tickets left after the ballot go on general sale from 3pm on Tuesday 24 November, subject to availability.
Prices. The category for Palace had not been published; the club's 2026/27 bulletins show adult Category A tickets from £39. Premium hospitality is sold separately on the club's ticketing site.
Resale. If you are not a member or miss out in the ballot, seats listed on Hellotickets are the fallback. Sellers fix their own prices, which may be higher than face value, and the final price is shown before payment. The Sunderland tickets page covers the other home games, and Crystal Palace tickets lists Palace's fixtures.
Good to know before you go
- Palace fans: bring a cardVisiting supporters enter through turnstiles 69-74 to the North Stand Upper. The whole ground is cashless, so bring a bank card or a phone that pays contactless.
- Coming by trainSunderland station in the city centre is a 10-15 minute walk from the ground, and the Tyne and Wear Metro stops at both Stadium of Light and St Peter's.
- Pack lightOnly bags of A4 size or smaller are allowed in, and the stadium has no left-luggage facility, so leave anything larger at your hotel or at home.
- Resale: read before you payOn Hellotickets the final price is shown before payment, and tickets are sent as soon as they arrive from the seller, sometimes up to 1–2 days before the event.
Where to sit at Stadium of Light
The North Stand Upper, high above the north goal, is the away section, so Palace's supporters will be there, entering through turnstiles 69-74; the Premier League has allowed Sunderland to keep visiting fans in that spot for 2026/27 only. Home supporters who want noise head for the Roker End, the South Stand at the opposite end. The touchline stands are the Jimmy Montgomery Stand on the west side, the main stand with the Premier Concourse and executive boxes upstairs, and the East Stand.
On Hellotickets, "Central Longside Seats" are close to the halfway line, other "Longside" seats run along the touchlines and "Shortside" seats are behind the goals. Away-section listings put you among the Palace supporters in the North Stand Upper. Our Stadium of Light seating plan maps every stand.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Sunderland v Crystal Palace tickets?
No price had been published for this match at the last check. As a guide, Sunderland's adult Category A tickets for 2026/27 start at £39, and you need a Black Cats membership to enter the ballot. Resale seats listed on Hellotickets start at £99 in the Shortside Upper Tier area (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Can I buy Sunderland v Crystal Palace tickets without being a member?
Not in the club's first sale: the ballot, from 3pm on 17 November to 3pm on 19 November, is open only to Black Cats Adult and Academy Members. Non-members get a chance at the club only if tickets remain for the general sale from 3pm on Tuesday 24 November. Otherwise, resale seats on Hellotickets can be bought without membership, with the final price shown before you pay.
How can I buy Sunderland tickets?
Sunderland sell home tickets through per-match ballots. Join as a Black Cats Adult Member (£48 a season) or Academy Member, then opt in when the club announces a game's two-day window in its weekly ticket news; results follow by email from 4pm the next day. Hospitality packages are sold separately on the club's ticketing site.
What time is kick-off for Sunderland v Crystal Palace?
Kick-off is at 2pm UK time on Sunday 20 December 2026, at the Stadium of Light. The date and time are taken from the Premier League's official fixture data. Vehicles cannot reach the stadium site from 30 minutes before kick-off, so if someone is dropping you off, arrive well before then.
Where do Crystal Palace fans sit at the Stadium of Light?
Away supporters are in the North Stand Upper, the upper tier behind the north goal, with entry through turnstiles 69-74. The Premier League approved that arrangement for the 2026/27 season only. The home singing end, the Roker End, is at the opposite end of the ground.
How do I get to the Stadium of Light?
The Tyne and Wear Metro stops at Stadium of Light and St Peter's stations, both serving the ground, and Sunderland railway station is a 10-15 minute walk away. Buses 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15 and 16 stop nearby. Drivers arrive via the A19 or A1 and Wessington Way, but there is no general supporter parking.
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