Events at Amex Stadium
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Stadium Overview
- Home Team: Brighton & Hove Albion
- Capacity: 32,500
- Opened: 2011
- Address: Village Way, Brighton and Hove BN1 9BL
- Stands: West Stand, East Stand, North Stand, South Stand
- Away supporters: South Stand
- Public transport: Falmer station, next to the ground
The Amex Stadium, officially the American Express Community Stadium, sits in a natural bowl of the South Downs at Falmer, on the edge of Brighton. Brighton moved here in 2011 after years ground-sharing, and it has quickly become one of the best-regarded modern grounds in England.
History of Amex Stadium
The £93 million stadium took from 2008 to 2011 to build. The first competitive match was played on 16 July 2011 and the official opening followed on 30 July 2011. Premier League football arrived in August 2017, and the first European match was against AEK Athens in the Europa League on 21 September 2023.
The Amex hosted matches at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, including Japan's famous 34-32 win over South Africa, and at the Women's Euro 2022, including a quarter-final.
The stands at Amex Stadium
- West Stand: The biggest, with 13,654 seats across three tiers, including the luxury boxes and premium clubs.
- East Stand: 11,833 seats, including the family stand.
- North Stand: 2,688 seats.
- South Stand: 2,575 seats, set aside for visiting supporters.
Away supporters at Amex Stadium
Visiting supporters are in the South Stand, which holds 2,575. For cup games, 10% of the East Stand is also reserved for away fans.
About Amex Stadium Tickets
Official tickets for Brighton & Hove Albion home games go to season ticket holders and members first, with little left for general sale. Tickets for Brighton & Hove Albion fixtures at Amex Stadium are available at Love1Ticket with no membership required. See all Brighton & Hove Albion tickets.
Amex Stadium Facilities
Food and drink: Multiple concourse kiosks throughout serving hot food, snacks and drinks.
Payment: Cashless venue. Card and contactless payment only.
Tickets: Digital ticketing via the Brighton app. Ensure your mobile device is charged before arrival.
Club Shop: Located at the stadium and open on matchdays.
Stadium tours: Amex Stadium tours are available and include pitchside access. Pre-booking recommended.
Accessible facilities: Fully accessible stadium with wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets and assistance services. Contact the club in advance for specific requirements.
Family section: Dedicated family area in the East Stand for selected fixtures.
Bags: A bag policy is in operation. Check restrictions before travelling.
Popular Events at Amex Stadium
- Premier League
- UEFA Europa League
- UEFA Europa Conference League
- FA Cup
- EFL (Carabao) Cup
Football at Amex Stadium
Brighton vs Universitatea Craiova
From £194
Brighton vs Newcastle
From £143
Brighton vs Monaco
From £194
Brighton vs Everton
From £118
Brighton vs Ipswich
From £206
Brighton vs Manchester United
From £387
Brighton vs Bournemouth
From £219
Brighton vs Manchester City
From £224
Brighton vs Hull City
From £1,509
Brighton vs Tottenham
From £290
Brighton vs Fulham
From £1,940
Brighton vs Coventry
From £1,937
Brighton vs Chelsea
From £258
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
From £2,694
Brighton vs Sunderland
From £2,694
Brighton vs Liverpool
From £709Where to stay near Amex Stadium
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Getting There
Amex Stadium Transport Guide
Rail and Underground
- Falmer: National Rail station next to the stadium. Trains from Brighton take about 9 minutes and from Lewes about 7 minutes.
Bus
- Routes 3X, 23, 25 and 28/29: Serve the stadium.
Good to know
- A car park of around 1,000 spaces operates at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, with separate spaces for officials and disabled supporters and around 220 bicycle spaces.
- By road, the ground is signposted from the A27 Brighton by-pass, with the M23 and A23 as the main approach from the north.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village Way, Falmer, Brighton and Hove BN1 9BL.
32,500.
Falmer station is next to the stadium. Trains from Brighton take about 9 minutes.
In the South Stand, which holds 2,575 seats.
Brighton played their first match at the stadium in July 2011.