Yard Nine sponsors Foundation of Light's Community Clubs
The Beacon of Light’s Yard Nine café is giving their support to the Foundation of Light’s Community Club teams.
SAFC Matchday Fan Zones at the Beacon
Ahead of every Sunderland AFC home game the Beacon of Light plays host the Matchday Fan Zone.
The venue welcomes both home and away fans to gather ahead of each game for pre-match refreshments and entertainment in the countdown to kick-off.
Supporters can enjoy:
- Football drop-in with Foundation of Light coach (outdoor pitches)
- Food and drink available to buy from Fausto Coppa
- FIFA 22 on the XBoxes
- Visit from Black Cats mascots Samson and Delilah
- Music from Spark Radio
- Countdown to kick off and team news
The Matchday Fan Zone is open for 2.5 hours before home games, for 3pm kick-off doors will open at 12.30.
The Fan Zone does not operate for evening fixtures.
Beacon to host Remembrance Day Fan Zone for Heroes' Week
The Beacon of Light will host a dedicated Remembrance Day Fan Zone ahead of Sunderland AFC’s match against Coventry City.
Baroness Estelle Morris impressed by Beacon after Foundation's schools conference
Baroness Estelle Morris of Yardley, a trustee of Sunderland AFC’s official charity, took part in the conference and called the Beacon ‘a fantastic building’ adding that ‘what happens here is absolutely key.’