Brentford v Sunderland matchday guide

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·3 September 2026

Brentford v Sunderland matchday guide

Brentford host Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday in our latest Premier League fixture (3pm kick-off BST).

Use this guide to plan your visit to the Gtech, find out what’s happening around the stadium ahead of kick-off and discover how you can get involved in our matchday activities.

The club’s updated bag policy remains in effect this season. Supporters are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the latest bag restrictions and exemptions before travelling to the stadium.

Find out more about bag restrictions and exemptions here.

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Talking is the Best Tactic

Our home match against Sunderland is one of Brentford's dedicated Talking is the Best Tactic fixtures.

Supporters can find Michael Caufield’s bench outside entrance B, where trained representatives from the club, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and volunteers from Samaritans will be available to speak with fans and promote the importance of checking in on one another.

The activation will be in place from approximately 12.30pm until 2.30pm. Supporters are encouraged to stop by, have a conversation and learn more about the campaign.

As part of the activation, Talking is the Best Tactic coasters will be available across premium and general admission areas of the stadium.

Continue to build the matchday atmosphere

Help us create a memorable atmosphere at the Gtech as we continue to build the matchday experience together.

Wear red and white at the match to create a sea of red and white
Be in your seat at 2.30pm to get behind the team during the warm-up
Supporters in the west stand and north stand are encouraged to wave the flags placed on their seats as the teams enter the pitch
Once the match has finished, please leave your flag on your seat before departing the stadium so it can be collected and reused at future fixtures

Get involved

At around 2.30pm, Stu Wakeford will be joined by former Bees players Sam Sodje, Michael Turner and John Salako for a pre-match interview
The family area will feature a DJ throughout the build-up to the game
The Brentford Penguins will be back in their yellow van selling socks and homemade candles. Find the van outside the Bees Superstore
Piing will also be returning with their popular Pen Kick game

Food and beverage – take advantage of new items and early bird offers

See what delicious new items and returning favourites are on offer for the rest of the season in our matchday menu update.

Our new London Pride Lager is available in all areas of the ground. A reduced-price early bird offer is available on food and drink.

Offers in general admission areas are available for 30 minutes upon turnstiles opening: 1.30pm-2pm
Offers in premium areas (including The Dugout) are available for 30 minutes upon turnstiles opening: 1pm-1.30pm

After the match, The Dugout bar in the south stand will be open to Bees fans, with 20 per cent off all food and drink until 8pm (bar close at 7.30pm).

Travel

Train

No planned disruption is scheduled for matchday. You can use the TfL journey planner or Citymapper to plan your journey to and from the match, including bus routes arriving near to the stadium.

Parking

We advise you to take public transport to the match where possible. You can pre-book parking through our website for secure parking on matchday. No reserved parking is available to supporters unless a space has been pre-booked.

Bike

Bike to Brentford will once again be operating for this fixture with special offers for fans that cycle to the match,

Check your bike in with the QR code at as many games as possible this season and earn rewards, including food and drink discounts, virtual meet and greets with players and a squad signed shirt
Park your bike for free at our temporary or permanent bike parks
Activate discounts on Forest and Voi E-bikes

Terms and conditions apply on rewards. For more information and general advice about cycling to the Gtech, visit the Bike to Brentford page.

Digital ticketing – download your ticket in advance and arrive early to avoid queues

Tickets for home fans are fully digital and accessible on any smartphone. To help you get into the stadium smoothly, we advise all fans to:

Download your ticket onto your phone before you arrive, so it’s ready at the turnstile without the need for internet connection
Arrive early to avoid queues and get discounts on food and drink (see deals below)

For any questions on the day, the box office opens at 11am. For guidance and FAQs on how to download your digital ticket, use the resources on our website.