Beacon closed ahead of Boro clash

Beacon closed ahead of Boro clash

The Beacon of Light will be closed this Saturday (21 September) ahead of the Sunderland vs Middlesbrough game.

Due to the planned road closures and accessibility of the building and surrounding areas, the venue won’t be open to the public.

All bookings on the day have been cancelled, with customers who are affected being contacted directly. 

As a result of the closure there will also be no matchday Fan Zone.

To see what’s on at the Beacon of Light check our schedule or to book a space to play sport click here.

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