Amex Stadium – Brighton & Hove Albion
Address: American Express Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL Tel: 01273 668855
Amex Stadium Stats
| Amex Stadium | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 31,800 |
| Away Capacity | 2,100 |
| Owner | Brighton & Hove Albion Community Stadium Limited |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Average Attendance | 30,374 (2021/22 season) |
| Record Attendance | 31,635 (vs Manchester United, Premier League, 2021) |
| Brighton & Hove Albion Stats | |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1879 |
| Nicknames | The Seagulls, The Albion, The Seasiders |
| Club Mascot | Seagull Sammy, a cartoon seagull |
| Rival Clubs | Crystal Palace, Southampton, Portsmouth, West Ham United |
| Record Scorer | Peter Ward (128 goals) |
| Record Appearances | Gordon Smith (542 appearances) |
| Owner | Tony Bloom |
| Shirt Sponsor | American Express |
Amex Stadium Seating Plan
Total capacity of 31,800 split across the following stands:
| Stand | Number of Seats | Number of Wheelchair Spaces | Obstructed View | Away Fans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Stand | 13,000 | 32 | No | Yes, blocks N1-N12 |
| South Stand | 9,800 | 24 | No | No |
| East Stand | 9,000 | 24 | No | No |
| West Stand | 9,000 | 24 | No | No |
Brighton & Hove Albion Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Adult | Over 65s/ Under 21s | Under 18s | Under 10s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season Ticket | £565-£895 | £385-£550 | £150-£380 | £95-£190 |
As with many of the clubs in the Premier League, ticket demand is high and being a member is often the best way to guarantee tickets. Membership at Brighton is called MyAlbion and costs £36 for 23/24 season for adults and £26 for U18s. If you are overseas those prices are £40 and £30 respectively. Prices for matchday tickets fluctuate depending on the category of the game with matches against bigger teams typically costing more.
Matchday tickets for Adults cost between £35 – £52 and for U18s around £25-£30
Where to Buy Brighton Tickets
As mentioned the official site, along with membership is the best way to get tickets but if you are looking to attend a one off game then sites like https://www.livefootballtickets.com/, https://ticket-compare.com/ and https://seatpick.com/ are the best places to start.
Getting to Amex Stadium
By Bus: Brighton operate free travel on buses and trains with valid tickets for the days game providing the fans are boarding the transport within the Free Travel Zone. The bus services you can use are; Stagecoach 700 and N700, All Brighton & Hove buses. Services run between 11am to 9pm for 3pm kick offs, 4:15pm and Midnight for 7:45 kick offs and 12:30pm and 10pm for 4pm kick offs.
By Car: You can pre-book car parking at the stadium for £15. Book online here where you will get a ticket to display on match day. There are three car parks which are well signposted on game day with Car Park A being found at BN1 9BL, Car Park B at BN1 9PW and Car Park C BN1 9RB.
Ticketing and towing is active on match days around the stadium so parking in residential areas close to the stadium is risky business.
Park and Ride is also in operation from Mill Road (BN1 8ZF), University of Brighton (BN2 4AT) and Brighton Racecourse (BN2 9XZ). Availability can vary depending on seasonal events, particularly at the University so be sure to double check before starting your journey.
By Train: Falmer Train Station is only a few minutes walk from the Amex / Falmer Stadium and you can get to it on Southern Rail trains. Trains run every 10 minutes on match days. Train tickets are free if you are inside the Free Travel Zone if you have a matchday ticket. The travel zone perimeter is at the following stations: Worthing, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne, Seaford.
Bars & Hotels Near Amex Stadium
Bars Close to Amex Stadium
There are a few bars on the route into the stadium and getting to them will depend largely on the mode of transport you choose. The furthest bar (within walking distance) is the Ruby Pub & Hotel on Coldean Lane and is a 20 minute walk or you can get there in 4 minutes on the bus. The Swan Inn (01273 681842) and Falmer Bar ( 01273 678148) are much closer to the stadium and both within comfortable walking distance. All three options offer a good range of drinks, food and takeaway.
Hotels Close to Amex Stadium
The Ruby Pub & Hotel mentioned above is the closest hotel on the way back into Brighton from the stadium. Address: Coldean Ln, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 9GD Tel: 01273019637
There are plenty of choices on Brighton Seafront with Travelodge having a good amount of space and well positioned. Address: West St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2RE Tel: 08719846405
Amex Stadium Facilities
Food
The Amex / Falmer Stadium is a cashless stadium and offers the usual football ground fare you’d expect with pies baked on site from a local supplier with a range of flavours and vegetarian options. Slightly cheaper options include burgers and hot dogs.
Tours
Available on non-matchdays taking fans around dressing rooms, directors box and lounge and the media suites whilst also getting a history of The Seagulls as you make your way around their home. Tours take roughly 60 to 90 minutes are a little on the expensive sides compared to some other teams in the Premier League. Adult tickets are £15, U18s / Over65s £7.50 and you can get a family of four ticket for £40.
Hospitality
There are a number of hospitality options at Brighton FC but the memberships are sold out until at least 2026. You can join the waiting list but know you will be waiting until at least the 26/27 season before you can take advantage of them. There are a selection of Executive Boxes, Lounges and Private Restaurants to choose from. Prices are determined by the match category for many of the hospitality packages (With a directors box package being the exception which is a fee of £3,950 + VAT)
Hospitality options pricing is as follows:
| Location | Category A* | Category A | Category B | Category C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldstone Restaurant | £355+VAT | £300+VAT | £225+VAT | £200+VAT |
| HB’s Restaurant | £355+VAT | £300+VAT | £225+VAT | £200+VAT |
| Heineken Experience | £275+VAT | £235+VAT | £180+VAT | £165+VAT |
| Bruno’s Restaurant | £355+VAT | £300+VAT | £225+VAT | £200+VAT |
| Mullery’s Restaurant | £425+VAT | £355+VAT | £255+VAT | £235+VAT |
Match categories at Brighton are:
Category A*: Liverpool & Manchester United
Category A: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur & Manchester City
Category B: Newcastle, Notts Forest, Everton, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, West Ham & Fulham
Category C: Brentford, Burnley, Wolves, Bournemouth, Sheffield United, Luton
Amex Stadium History
Brighton & Hove Albion has existed for over a century longer than the Amex Stadium and there is plenty of rich history in Brighton & Hove’s past.
Much of Brighton’s history is driven by fan power as they petitioned and supported the club and local authorities to get Brighton to the point they are today. In the late 90’s, fans ran a campaign to back plans for a new stadium and win over politicians. After much deliberation and consultation periods the fans were backed by the government and the site at Falmer was stated to be in the public interest and would bring many social and economic benefits to Brighton and the surrounding area.
Permission wasn’t granted until 2007 however and funding was an issue. A wealthy fan named Tony Bloom provided £100m towards construction and £30 towards a training complex at nearby Lancing.
Brighton played their first game at the Amex Stadium in the Championship against Doncaster Rovers. Triumphing 2-1 on 6th August 2011.
The stadium was expanded to fit 30,750 seats in 2013 and has been regularly updated now Brighton have become a regular fixture in the Premier League and currently has a capacity of 31,876.