Brentford v Sunderland matchday guide | OneFootball

Brentford host Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium in our next Premier League on Wednesday 7 January (7.30pm kick-off GMT).

Use this guide to get ready for arrival at the Gtech and find out how to take part in our matchday activity.

Tickets are available for this match. Secure yours on our ticketing page.

This fixture is our annual fan remembrance game

There will be a minute's applause before kick-off to commemorate and celebrate the lives of Brentford supporters who passed away during 2025.

The names of fans to be remembered at the game will be displayed on the screens inside the stadium bowl and printed in the matchday programme.

Please take your seat in time for the players’ walk-out to join the applause (approximately 7.20pm). Please note that the deadline for submitting names was 28 December 2025.

Talking is the Best Tactic – learn about our suicide prevention campaign

As part of the Premier League’s suicide prevention pilot programme, we've launched Talking is the Best Tactic, a campaign to highlight the importance of talking and having honest conversations about mental health.

On matchday, artists from Positive Arts will create bespoke pieces inspired by the campaign. Our team will also be handing out Talking is the Best Tactic information cards.

Speak to them to find out about club-organised programmes and events aimed at improving your wellbeing, or learn about mental health support services in our area.

Find our team outside the box office before kick-off.

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 ground smoothly, we advise all fans to:

For any questions on the day, the box office opens at 10am. For guidance and FAQs on how to download your digital ticket, use the resources on our website.

Join our free stadium wi-fi

Use our free stadium wi-fi to access your digital tickets, get live match updates, or enjoy exclusive content through the Brentford FC app. Connecting is simple and quick, just input your name, date of birth and email address.

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.

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.

Cycling

Use our permanent bike racks outside Gtech Community Stadium to park your bike on matchday, located next to the staircase on Lionel Road South, outside the west stand.

Cycle parking is on a first come, first served basis and you must bring your own bike lock.

For general information about cycling to the Gtech, including cycle highways in our area, visit our Bike to Brentford page.

Matchday presentation – enjoy our pre-match light show

Take your seat to get involved with our matchday activity!

Pre-match:

Half-time:

Early bird offers and post-match deals on food, alcoholic and soft drinks

A reduced-price early bird offer is available on food and drink.

Concourse offers are available 30 minutes after turnstiles open, 6pm-6.30pm:

Premium area offers are available for one hour after turnstiles open, 5pm-6pm:

After the match, The Dugout bar in the south stand will be open to Bees fans to enjoy, with 20 per cent off all food and drink until 11pm (bar close at 10.30pm).

BeeOrder

Use BeeOrder to skip the pre-match queues and request food items from other menus across the stadium.

Access BeeOrder on the Brentford app to pre-order food and drink 72 hours before matchday.

Items ordered on BeeOrder can only be collected pre-match, but you can beat the queues with access to our dedicated BeeOrder collection points.

Our self-service screens remain available to fans pre-ordering food for collection at any time.

Download the Brentford app for iOS or Android here.

Countdown to kick-off - the timings you need to know

10am: Box office opens for all matchday enquiries, until half-time (not open after full-time)

11am: Hive Superstore opens (closes 10.30pm)

5pm: Premium doors open (early bird offers on food and drink until 6pm)

5pm: Bees Superstore opens (closes 10.30pm)

6pm: General admission doors open (early bird offers on food and drink until 6.30pm)

7.20pm: Pre-match light show

7.25pm: Fan remembrance minute’s applause

7.30pm: Kick-off

11pm: The Dugout closes (bar closes at 10.30pm)

Please note our list of items that are not permitted into the stadium, including large bags and suitcases.