Parking charges to be introduced to Stadium of Light car parks

Beacon of Light would like to inform our customers of the planned introduction of parking charges within the Stadium of Light car parks from Tuesday 26 August.

All stadium car parks will remain free of charge for visitors spending less than two hours on site, meaning most Beacon users should remain unaffected by the changes.

For those who use the car park regularly, a monthly season ticket is available for £30 – which may offer better value for money for visitors at less than £1 per day annually.

Parking Tariffs (from 26 August):

• 0–2 Hours: Free
• 2–4 Hours: £4
• 4–8 Hours: £8
• 24 Hours: £10

These tariffs remain considerably lower than other city centre options, with payment taken via the Evology cashless parking app. The information will be clearly displayed in all car parks, including details of the tariffs, payment methods, and penalties.

In addition to supporting the management of parking throughout the City of Sunderland, these changes will also contribute to the region’s 2030 carbon reduction targets by encouraging more people to consider using sustainable methods of travel.

Please note that these tariffs and season tickets do not apply on Sunderland AFC men’s first-team matchdays.

Matchday parking continues to be managed separately, with 2025-26 passes now available to buy via the ticket office. Further exceptions may apply during other events at the Stadium of Light, including event set-up and derig days.