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SEASON TICKET WAITING LIST IS OPEN
Our 2027-28 season ticket waiting list is open to Black Cats Members. There's nothing quite like your seat, every other weekend, watching this team chase down European nights and Premier League points, and from Thursday, that gets a step closer. The waiting list gives you a fixed position in the queue. Once you join, that position only moves when season tickets become available. Once a season, after renewals and any seat moves are completed, you'll get an update of where you are on the...
Sunderland AFC’s North America Tour: Fan Events Guide
Sunderland AFC will head to North America on Wednesday for an exciting pre-season tour in preparation for the 2026-27 campaign – and you can be part of it. Delivered in collaboration with TEG Sport, as part of an exclusive showcase alongside Leeds United, Liverpool and Wrexham, supporters across the continent are invited to be part of a series of unique fan experiences, meet-and-greets, activations and matchday events, as we take Sunderland to the World! From ic...
Liam Hunt signs pro deal
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Liam Hunt has signed his first professional contract with the Club. The midfielder has played nearly 70 times for the Club’s youth teams in all competitions since making his Under-18 debut three years ago. On signing the deal, Hunt said: “I am delighted to be staying at my boyhood club. I know there is a lot of hard work still be done but I’m really pleased with how my journey is progressing. I want to thank the coaches, my tea...
Finlay Holcroft signs professional deal
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Finlay Holcroft has signed his first professional contract with the Club. A boyhood Sunderland fan, the defender made 17 Premier League 2 appearances last season and was awarded the Club’s Under-18 Player of the Season award. On signing his first professional deal, Holcroft said: “I am delighted to sign my first pro deal. A lot of hard work has gone into the last few years, and I'd like to thank all my coaches and teammates for ...
The Gaffers: Sunderland AFC’s Managers Through the Decades – On Sale Now
Supporters can now purchase The Gaffers: Sunderland AFC’s Managers Through the Decades, written by Sunderland AFC’s official Club Historian, Rob Mason. The book charts every manager and head coach to take charge of the Black Cats, from Tom Watson following the Club’s admission into the Football League in 1890 through to current Head Coach Régis Le Bris. Including every permanent and caretaker manager, The Gaffers features an at-a-glance guide detailing their time i...
TUTIEROV PENS CONTRACT EXTENSION
Sunderland AFC is delighted to confirm that Timur Tutierov has signed a new contract with the Club. The Ukrainian winger, who scored in Saturday's 5-1 pre-season victory over York City, has committed his future to the Black Cats after an impressive year of development. Tutierov enjoyed an outstanding first half of the 2025-26 season with Sunderland Under-21, scoring six goals and registering one assist in seven Premier League 2 appearances. His performances earned him a first tas...
Marissa Sheva Signs new contract
Sunderland Women are delighted to announce that Marissa Sheva has signed a new contract with the Club. The 29-year-old Republic of Ireland international has penned a one-year deal, committing her future to the Black Cats until the summer of 2027. Sheva has appeared 26 times for the Club since making her debut in March 2024 against Charlton Athletic. Born in Pennsylvania, USA, Sheva began her career in the National Women's Soccer League, representing Utah Royals, Wa...
Premium Match-to-Match Available Now!
Match-to-match premium experiences are now available to book. Enjoy Stadium of Light matchdays in style and soak in an exceptional premium experience on Wearside, game by game. With packages to suit every occasion, fans can secure their place today at safc.com to book, to make their trip to Sunderland extra special. Due to high demand spaces are extremely limited. Don't miss out. From a relaxed and informal lively setting in The Founders, to panoramic views across the pitch in 76 Yar...
Marcus Neill signs pro contract
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Marcus Neill has signed his first professional contract with the Club. The prolific young striker has an exceptional record in front of goal, with 48 goal contributions to his name for Sunderland in 67 appearances. On signing his new deal, Neill said: “It’s the proudest moment in my career so far. It’s a good milestone to have but now I just need to keep pushing on to the first-team and have a good career in the game. “...
Le Bris outlines Sunderland priorities after York win
Régis Le Bris praised Sunderland's disciplined start to pre-season after a 5-1 victory over York City, highlighting the importance of carefully managing his squad's fitness while continuing to strengthen ahead of the new campaign. The Black Cats opened their summer schedule in emphatic fashion, with Enzo Le Fée scoring twice and further goals from Chris Rigg, Timur Tutierov and Tom Proctor. Le Bris handed minutes to 23 players, changing his entire side at half-time before Leo...
Sunderland score five at York in pre-season opener
York City 1-5 Sunderland Sunderland kicked off their preparations for the 2026-27 campaign with an emphatic 5-1 victory over newly promoted Sky Bet League Two side York City at the LNER Community Stadium, as the Lads also debuted their brand-new away kit . The Black Cats threatened first when Timur Tutierov raced in behind Alan Browne after two minutes, but George Sykes-Kenworthy reacted sharply to smother the effort. Régis Le Bris’ side soon took the lead on seven minutes w...
Sunderland team news confirmed at York
Régis Le Bris has named his first Sunderland AFC starting XI of the 2026-27 season as the Black Cats face York City in their opening pre-season fixture, kick-off 3pm BST. Melker Ellborg starts in goal, with Reinildo, Luke O’Nien, Nordi Mukiele and Trai Hume making up the back four. In midfield, Chris Rigg and Alan Browne anchor the side, while Timur Tutierov, Enzo Le Fée and Jocelin Ta Bi support striker Trey Ogunsuyi. Supporters can watch today's pre-season opener li...
SAFC's Supporters' Collective elections open for 2026-27
Sunderland AFC is inviting applications from supporters wishing to stand for election to the Supporters' Collective ahead of the 2026-27 season, with two positions available. The Supporters' Collective provides fans with a direct voice in conversations with the Club, meeting regularly throughout the season and contributing to a number of working groups focused on enhancing the matchday and wider supporter experience. The group includes representatives from the Branch Liaison Council, Red &...
Noa Schumacher joins Sunderland Women
Sunderland Women is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Noa Schumacher. The 26-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at the Stadium of Light, having spent the last two seasons in Scotland with Hibernian. Schumacher moves to Wearside after featuring 32 times during the 2025-2026 campaign, registering 12 clean sheets as Hibernian secured a fourth-place finish in the Scottish Women’s Premier League 1. Born in California, Schumacher began her...
Tickets: Stade Rennais (H)
Tickets for Sunderland AFC's pre-season friendly against Stade Rennais at the Stadium of Light will go on sale today from 4pm BST. The Black Cats will welcome the Ligue 1 side to Wearside on Saturday 15 August, kick-off 3pm BST, for their final pre-season fixture ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign, which gets under way a week later with a trip to Ipswich Town. Enter Now: Win a signed shirt from Thomas Meunier! Ticket prices are as follows: Adult General Admission: &poun...
Lads gear up for York pre-season test
Sunderland AFC have entered their second week of pre-season preparations, with focus now turning to Saturday's first summer test against York City. Régis Le Bris' side travel to the LNER Stadium for their opening pre-season fixture before departing for next week's USA tour. The Lads have been back at the Academy, building fitness through a series of physical assessments, gym sessions and on-pitch work as preparations continue ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. View the full gallery be...
TIMOTHÉE PEMBÉLÉ JOINS LE HAVRE
Sunderland AFC can confirm that Timothée Pembélé has joined French side Le Havre on a permanent deal. The 23-year-old played eight times in red and white after joining in September 2023. The full-back also had two loan spells at Le Havre during his time on Wearside, featuring 35 times in Ligue 1. All at Sunderland AFC wish Timothée the best of luck in the next steps of his career.
Preview: Black Cats travel to York in first pre-season test
Sunderland AFC return to action on Saturday afternoon as Régis Le Bris' side begin their preparations for the 2026-27 Premier League season with a trip to the LNER Stadium to face York City (3pm BST). The fixture marks the Black Cats' first outing since the conclusion of last season and provides the first opportunity for supporters to see the squad back in action ahead of a busy summer schedule, with the Club departing for its USA tour on Wednesday. The Opposition York City head i...
Watch Sunderland’s 2026-27 Pre-Season Campaign Live
Sunderland AFC supporters can watch the Club’s 2026-27 pre-season campaign live on safc.com, with six fixtures scheduled ahead of the new Premier League season. The Black Cats return to action on Saturday when Régis Le Bris’ side travel to York City, marking Sunderland’s first outing since the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign. Broadcast restrictions apply to selected fixtures in line with international rights agreements. TAP HERE FOR STREAMING PASSES! F...
Belief knows no limits for Thomas Meunier
“There is no limit. At the end, it’s just about believing.” Those are not the words of a player winding down his career. They are the words of a footballer who has spent more than a decade competing at the highest level and who sees Sunderland not as a destination, but as the next challenge. Ahead of the Club’s first European campaign in more than half a century, Belgium international Thomas Meunier arrives on Wearside with more than 550 senior appearances, ...
Shop: Meunier to wear the number 12 shirt
Thomas Meunier will wear the number 12 shirt after becoming Sunderland AFC's first signing of the summer. The experienced right-back completed his move to Wearside following Belgium's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, arriving after the expiration of his contract with French Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille. Bringing with him more than 550 senior appearances and 83 international caps, Meunier adds a wealth of experience to Régis Le Bris' squad ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Belgium internati...
Thomas Meunier joins Sunderland
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of defender Thomas Meunier. The 34-year-old right-back, who featured for Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at the Stadium of Light. Enter now: Win a signed Thomas Meunier shirt. Shop now: Secure your 'Meunier 12' jersey. The vastly experienced Meunier, with more than 550 senior club appearances and 83 international caps to his name, arrives following the expiration of his contr...
Win Meunier's signed shirt!
To celebrate the first signing of the summer, SAFC are giving away a signed Thomas Meunier 2026-27 away shirt. All you need to do is be signed up for a 2026-27 Black Cats Membership across any tier by 9am Monday 20 July 2026, to be in with a chance to win it! Alongside the opportunity to win amazing prizes, the Black Cats Membership also brings several ways to get closer to the action. Season Ticket Plus (£20 per season) is for supporters who play their part at the Stadium of Lig...
Gallery: Meunier arrives on Wearside
Thomas Meunier became Sunderland AFC's first signing of the summer after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal following Belgium's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The experienced right-back arrives on Wearside after the expiration of his contract with French Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille, bringing with him more than 550 senior club appearances and 83 international caps. Having represented Belgium at this summer's FIFA World Cup, the 34-year-old adds a wealth of experience to Régis Le Bris...
Join us at Graceland!
Sunderland AFC’s 2026/27 away kit officially placed Elvis at the heart of Wearside, now it’s the turn of Sunderland to go to Elvis this summer – as part of our 2026/27 pre-season tour. SAFC has partnered with Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime package on Thursday, 23 July, for supporters looking to visit the home of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll this summer. This rare bespoke package has limited spaces and will include an a...
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