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The American Express Community Stadium

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The American Express Community Stadium

Brighton & Hove Albion have gained a reputation for being one of the most well-managed clubs in the Premier League over the years. The Seagulls have impressively overachieved in the top-flight and even finished in eighth place in the 2024/25 Premier League. The Brighton stadium, which is named the Amex Stadium (or American Express Stadium), has seen fans gain fond memories with wins over major teams in recent seasons. The Brighton and Hove Albion stadium was formerly known as the Falmer Stadium, and it's the second largest stadium in South Eastern England, only behind Southampton's St. Mary's Stadium in terms of capacity.

The Brighton and Hove Albion stadium currently has a capacity of over 31,800 fans, which makes the Brighton Stadium one of the largest stadiums for clubs not in the traditional Premier League ‘big six’. The Amex Stadium is also capable of hosting Rugby matches, having been the host for 2015 Rugby World Cup matches. Despite its layout, fans get to sit very close to the pitch because of the Brighton and Hove Albion stadium's unique design.

Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium Overview

The Brighton Stadium is situated in the village of Falmer, which is at the edge of Brighton, East Sussex. The Brighton and Hove Albion stadium started being planned after the club had to vacate the Goldstone Ground in 1996. The club management finalized the site for the Amex Stadium during the 1998-99 season. Despite initial hopes that it would be ready by 2005, constant delays in gaining the necessary permissions from the government caused the project to be delayed. It was only in September 2007 that the club received the necessary approvals to start building the stadium. The Brighton Stadium was finally completed in May 2011 by the London-based architect firm KSS, and the club struck a deal with American Express Europe for the naming rights of the stadium. The Brighton stadium officially opened on 30 July 2011 when Brighton lost a friendly against Tottenham Hotspur by a 3-2 margin.

The Brighton Stadium capacity is currently just over 31,800. The record attendance for most fans in a single Premier League match was set in Brighton's 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 26 October 2024.

The Brighton stadium layout includes the West Stand, the East Stand (that includes the Family Stand), the North Stand, and the South Stand. The North Stand is actually for away supporters, with two blocks in the Brighton and Hove Albion stadium being reserved for the visiting team's fans. The largest of the stands in the Brighton Stadium is the West Stand, which is a three-tier structure that is capable of holding over 13,600 fans. The East Stand can hold over 11,800 supporters, but the club reserves 10% of that stand for away fans when it comes to cup matches. However, Brighton have plans to expand the capacity of the Brighton Stadium, with their owners ready to invest £40 million to relocate the away fans to the south-west corner of the stadium by 2027, and increase the capacity by adding places for 800 more supporters to bring the capacity to 32,500.

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Ticket Information for Brighton Matches

The Brighton Stadium is one of the largest grounds in South East England and allows a memorable experience for the fans. The Brighton and Hove Albion stadium is actually pretty well spaced out to ensure that the fans have a comfortable experience watching matches, with enough quality bucket seats being installed as well. The Brighton FC tickets can range at different price depending on the type of seats and even the ages of the supporters. The Brighton and Hove Albion tickets for a season ticket for an adult to watch all the Seagulls' matches at the Brighton and Hove Albion stadium can cost anywhere ranging from £565, which is the cheapest tickets and the most expensive tickets costing around £895.

When it comes to people under the age of 21 and over the age of 65, the Brighton football tickets range from the cheapest costing £386 to £550 for the most expensive one. For fans under the age of 18, Brighton FC tickets range in price of £150-£380, and the Brighton football tickets of a season ticket for a fan under the age of 10 can cost them £95 for the cheapest and £190 for the costliest. The average price of a matchday ticket (for a single game) can be around £35-£52 for an adult and £25-£30 for persons under the age of 16. However, prices for Brighton FC tickets on matchday often fluctuate depending on the opposition, with tickets for games against major teams often costing more.

The Brighton football tickets can usually be bought from the club's ticket office at the Amex Stadium. However, fans wishing to purchase Brighton and Hove Albion tickets can do so on third-party websites like SeatPick and TicketCompare as well. The Brighton Stadium has four different major stands, which are separated by over 60 different subsections. Over 2,000 of the seats are reserved for the away team's supporters, with just over 29,000 seats being for the home fans. There are over 100 wheelchair spaces reserved for disabled fans in the Brighton and Hove Albion stadium as well. The fans visiting the Brighton stadium can expect a memorable experience.

The Amex Stadium is a cashless stadium that only offers card or online payment. It includes food like pies baked on site, as well as vegan options and cheaper options like burgers and hot dogs. The price of a scotch egg is about £5.50 at the Brighton Stadium and was voted as the worst food in the stadium in 2023. There are plenty of beverage options available at the Brighton stadium, including beer, which costs about £5.50. There is limited parking space available at the Amex Stadium, including pre-booked parking, as the club recommends train travel for fans on matchdays.

The Brighton Stadium also offers hospitality packages for fans, which can cost more. However, the memberships for these packages are sold out until 2026. The Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium has a range of Executive Boxes, private restaurants, and Lounges that fans can enjoy. Prices often fluctuate depending on the match category, as well as four different categories in hospitality packages. The Goldstone Restaurant, a popular one inside the Amex Stadium, normally charges over £355 (plus VAT) for the category A+ experience for matches, with £300 (plus VAT) for Category and £225 (plus VAT) for category B. There are the HB's Restaurant, Bruno's Restaurant, and Mullery's Restaurant inside the stadium, with Mullery's being the costliest, with the most expensive category costing £425 (plus VAT). The Brighton Stadium also offers guided tours on non-matchdays, taking fans around dressing rooms, directors' box and media suites, with adult tickets costing £15 and children's tickets around £7.50.

Brighton and Hove Albion Training Ground

The Brighton and Hove Albion training ground is an elite state-of-the-art facility that helps the players with the best type of preparations for the matches. The name of the Brighton and Hove Albion training ground is the Elite Football Performance Centre, which is situated in 60 Mash Barn Lane, Lancing in West Sussex. The Brighton and Hove Albion training ground was completed in 2014 and is the training facility for their Men's and youth teams. The Elite Football Performance Centre also features a unique Y-shaped building that includes accommodation for their players. There is also a common recreational room that includes a canteen, a medical treatment room to help injured players with their recoveries, a media center, a swimming pool, and a world-class gymnasium as well.

The Elite Football Performance Centre includes 11 full and half-size playing pitches with both natural grass and artificial grass. There is also a half-size covered indoor pitch that helps the players test out their skills indoors. The Brighton and Hove Albion training ground cost the club £30 million and is also used as a stadium for the Brighton under-18 and under-21 teams. In 2022, Brighton also opened an Elite Performance Center 2 that was created to serve as a training facility for their Women's team.

Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium

The Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium is actually among the oldest stadiums in the Brighton area. The Brighton and Hove Greyhound stadium was built in the 1920s and has been a stadium where Greyhound racing is often held. The Brighton and Hove greyhounds feature the British dog, which has historically been bred for racing and hunting purposes. The very first Greyhound race conducted at the Brighton and Hove Greyhound stadium was on June 2, 1928, and 7000 fans came to witness the event.

Former Brighton and Hove Albion Managing Director, Gerard Keeley, actually helped improve the condition of the tracks and maintain the efforts to regularly host Greyhound races. On July 16, 1962, Queen Elizabeth II actually visited the Brighton and Hove Albion Greyhound stadium along with Prince Philip, who was himself a top-class stayer capable of taking part in the events. The Brighton and Hove Albion Greyhound Stadium currently hosts many popular competitions like the Coral Winter Derby, the Coral Regency, the Coral Greyhound Olympics, and the Sussex Cup.

The Brighton and Hove Greyhounds currently have a capacity of 2,200 people. The stadium has multiple fast-food outlets, five bars, a fitness club, and a room for private events. It also features a Skyline Restaurant that can hold over 400 people, who can watch the races from the comfort of their seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of Brighton’s home ground?

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Brighton & Hove Albion play at the American Express Community Stadium, commonly known as the Amex Stadium.

Where is the Amex Stadium located?

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The stadium is in Falmer, a village on the edge of Brighton, East Sussex. It’s easily accessible by train, bus, and car.

What is the capacity of the Amex Stadium?

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The stadium currently holds around 31,800 spectators, making it one of the larger Premier League grounds outside the traditional “big six.”

How much is a season ticket at Brighton?

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For the 2025–26 season, adult season tickets range from £545 to £895, depending on seating zone and view.

Does Brighton offer stadium tours?

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Guided tours are available and take fans through areas like the changing rooms, tunnel, dugouts, press zone, and hospitality suites.

Is there parking available at the Amex Stadium?

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Parking at the stadium is limited, but park and ride sites, pre-booked parking, and train travel are recommended for most fans on matchdays.