Match to Match & Seasonal Hospitality 2014-15 Sunderland Association Football Club
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Sunderland’s Stadium of Light is one of the most iconic sporting venues in the country, renowned as much for its award-winning hospitality as it is for its standing in the Barclays Premier League. Since its launch in 1997, the Stadium of Light has evolved from a sporting arena to an award-winning venue that affords the perfect combination of superb facilities, first-class service and top-flight football. With so much to offer, from private boxes with awe-inspiring views of the pitch, to stunning suites and relaxing bars, all complemented by the finest cuisine and service, matchdays at the Stadium of Light are something special. Whether you want to relax in the luxurious James Herriot Suite or soak up the lively, vibrant atmosphere of the Black Cats Bar and Quinn’s Sports Bar, the Stadium of Light has a matchday hospitality option to suit your needs. As well as our award-winning hospitality, there’s a range of sponsorship opportunities available, giving you and your business the chance to align yourselves with the most popular sporting league in the world and deliver your brand message to an audience of millions. So whether you’re joining us for business or for pleasure, a special occasion or just a great day out, you can be sure that the Stadium of Light offers the ultimate destination for an unforgettable day.
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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2014-15 Barclays Premier League Fixtures August
November
Sat 16 West Bromwich Albion A
Sat 1 Crystal Palace A
Sat 23 Manchester United H
Sat 8 Everton H / F.A. Cup 1
Wed 27 Capital One Cup 2
Sat 22 Leicester City A
Sat 30 Queens Park Rangers A
Sat 29 Chelsea H
September
December
Sat 13 Tottenham Hotspur H
Wed 3 Manchester City H
Sat 20 Burnley A
Sat 6 Liverpool A / F.A. Cup 2
Wed 24 Capital One Cup 3
Sat 13 West Ham United H
Sat 27 Swansea City H
Wed 17 Capital One Cup 5
October
Sat 20 Newcastle United A
Sat 4 Stoke City H
Fri 26 Hull City H Sun 28 Aston Villa A
Sat 18 Southampton A Sat 25 Arsenal H Wed 29 Capital One Cup 4
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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All fixtures are provisional and remain subject to change.
January
March
Thu 1 Manchester City A
Sun 1 Capital One Cup Final
Sat 3 F.A. Cup 3
Tue 3 Hull City A
Sat 10 Liverpool H
Sat 8 F.A. Cup 6
Sat 17 Tottenham Hotspur A
Sat 14 Aston Villa H
Wed 21 Capital One Cup Semi-Final (1)
Sat 21 West Ham United A
Sat 24 F.A. Cup 4 Wed 28 Capital One Cup Semi-Final (2) Sat 31 Burnley H
April Sat 4 Newcastle United H Sat 11 Crystal Palace H
February
Sat 18 Arsenal A / F.A. Cup Semi-Final
Sat 7 Swansea City A
Sat 25 Stoke City A
Wed 11 Queens Park Rangers H Sat 14 F.A. Cup 5 Sat 21 West Bromwich Albion H Sat 28 Manchester United A
May Sat 2 Southampton H Sat 9 Everton A Sat 16 Leicester City H Sun 24 Chelsea A Sat 17 F.A. Cup Final
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Matchday hospitality packages at the Stadium of Light offer a unique experience and provide a perfect environment to relax and enjoy Premier League football. Our wide range of packages cater for all tastes and budgets. The packages provide you with fantastic surroundings to host your guests, outstanding catering and exciting pre-match build-up before enjoying the action on the pitch from the best seats in the house. Matchday hospitality can be purchased on a match to match, or seasonal basis. As well as guaranteeing your seat at every match to see some of the world’s best players take to the field, seasonal packages provide you with a range of additional benefits: ·
All cup games are included in your package
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Priority for away game tickets
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Priority for cup competition tickets
· Priority booking for concerts and other key events ·
Access to priority members club which has a number of exclusive benefits*
· Invitations to our 2014/15 networking events program Ask your account manager for details of any of the above. We look forward to welcoming you to the Stadium of Light. * Minimum spend of £5000 plus VAT to enter members club
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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The Business Lounge offers a special matchday experience for any guest, with spectacular vantage points and the perfect mix of sumptuous cuisine and service that’s sure to impress. The contemporary surroundings and relaxed atmosphere of this informal lounge will make your matchday a day to remember, with a drinks reception on arrival and tapas canapés, all served by our dedicated staff. To get into the matchday spirit why not enjoy a complimentary pre-match tour of the dressing room, before indulging in a luxury three-course gourmet buffet. You will also receive a matchday programme to give you all the insight you need before heading to your prime centre line West Stand seats to watch the match. Tea, coffee and mini cakes will be served at half-time with refreshments and savouries available at full time. Following full-time the post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards will take place. Dress code: collar required, jacket and tie optional.
Prices – £2,300 + vat for the whole season (includes all home cup games) From £135 + vat for individual games
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Quinn’s Sports Bar 10
This bustling and lively bar is a must for any football fan. Here you will find the passion and pride that accompanies a great matchday experience at the Stadium of Light. This informal yet vibrant environment is festooned with football memorabilia to give you a real sense of the club’s proud history and heritage, notably so as Quinn’s Sports Bar pays homage to one of the club’s all-time heroes, Niall Quinn. Before kick-off you will receive a complimentary hot dish of the day carvery or home cooked fork buffet, you will also find an alternative menu featuring a range of food to purchase. A complimentary matchday programme is also included in the package to offer you an insight into the day’s game. As kick-off approaches you will take to your executive padded seat on the half-way line to watch all the action. Dress code: smart casual, trainers are permitted
Prices – £1,495 inc vat for the whole season (includes all home cup games) From £80 inc vat for individual games
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Black Cats Bar 12
Wear your red and white shirt with pride in this informal and busy bar which includes great views of the pitch, running the full length of the Strongbow North Stand. Watch the excitement build as the player’s warm up before the game and enjoy a drink and pre-match bite to eat with the chef’s complimentary hot dish of the day. Before you take to your executive padded seat at the front of the Strongbow North Stand, you will receive a complimentary matchday programme, featuring all the information you need prior to kick-off. Throughout the day an additional range of food is available to purchase should you feel peckish. The Black Cats Bar provides the perfect entry to matchday hospitality at an affordable price. Dress code: no dress code
Prices – £825 inc vat for the whole season (does not include cup games, however seasonal customers can buy standard tickets for cup games and gain complimentary access) From £50 inc vat for individual games
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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For matchdays with that special touch, an executive box at the Stadium of Light offers privacy and exclusivity, providing a unique matchday experience. Our executive boxes afford you the opportunity to be at the heart of the action with your very own private balcony offering stunning views across the pitch. On matchdays you and your guests will be treated to a delicious three-course meal (menus vary match to match), complemented by the personal touch of our dedicated host service. You will also have access to the Magic Moments bar, both pre-match and post-match, where you are sure to find a beverage to suit your taste. Tea and coffee will be served at half time, with post-match nibbles including cheese and biscuits also on offer. The executive box package can accommodate up to 10, 12 or 25 guests and with complimentary use of your box on non-matchdays, you are sure to be impressed by the space available which is ideal for presentations and breakouts from large meetings. As part of the package you will also receive reserved car parking and complimentary matchday programmes. Reserve an executive box for the season and your company will receive a prominent branding panel in front of your balcony (perfect company branding), plus the chance to decorate your box in your corporate colours (additional costs), you can also display company pictures and branding. Dress code: smart casual
Prices – from £24,000 + vat for the whole season (includes all home cup games and use on nonmatchdays for meetings and events, subject to availability). Each box, when taken seasonally, gains you access to our exclusive platinum members club. LIMITED BOXES REMAIN FOR SEASONAL BOOKINGS From £120 + vat per person per game (subject to availability, limited availability for match to match use as seasonal clients are priority)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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James Herriot Suite The Ultimate Luxury Football Package
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The James Herriot Suite is our finest suite, offering unrivalled luxury and the attention to detail to make your matchday at the Stadium of Light a truly memorable experience. With some of the finest cuisine and service on offer from our awarding winning staff, what better way to enjoy your matchday than in the James Herriot Suite. Before taking to your padded seat in the Directors Box, which boasts views that put you at the heart of the action in the best style, you can enjoy a lavish four-course gourmet home cooked meal, buffet style service and an exclusive complimentary bar. At half-time you will be provided with tea, coffee and mini cakes all served by your host service, with refreshments and savouries at full-time. Reserved car parking and a matchday programme are also included with our compliments. Dress code: collar and tie (no denim or trainers)
Prices – £3,895 + vat for the whole season (includes all home cup games) From £210 + vat per individual game
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Riverview Brasserie 18
The modern and stylish Riverview Brasserie provides a contemporary matchday experience that is sure to impress. On arrival you will be welcomed with a drinks reception from our dedicated and award-winning staff that will make sure your day is one to remember. As the countdown begins to kick-off you can enjoy a pre-match tour of the dressing room to get you into the spirit of the day. This will be closely followed by a four-course a la carte meal, with a complimentary glass of wine providing the perfect dining experience. Private bar facilities are also included in the package with your personal host also on hand to ensure your matchday experience is simply perfect. As kick-off approaches you will be escorted to your padded seat in the Directors Box which includes the best views in the house to enjoy the beautiful game. Tea, coffee and mini cakes are served at half-time with refreshments and savouries available at full-time. Included in the package are reserved car parking and a complimentary matchday programme. The Riverview Brasserie provides the perfect package for entertaining any size of party from two to ten or more. Dress code: collar and tie (no denim or trainers)
Prices – £2,895 + vat for the whole season (includes all home cup games) From £160 + vat for individual games
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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The Montgomery Suite (Formerly The Banqueting Suite)
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Be at the heart of the matchday action in The Montgomery Suite. With guest appearances from former Sunderland greats and the post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards, you are sure to feel at the centre of the ultimate matchday experience. Mingle with Club legends, such as Jimmy Montgomery and Dick Malone, soak up the busy and bustling atmosphere and enjoy The Montgomery Suite’s firstclass service and unrivalled hospitality, providing you and your guests with an environment perfect for both business and pleasure. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the dressing room before indulging in a sumptuous three-course meal. Watch the match from your padded seat on the halfway line and at half-time enjoy the private bar facilities and complimentary tea and coffee available. Once the final whistle has blown, vote for the day’s best performer in the ‘Man of the Match’ awards, refreshments and savouries will also be served. Reserved car parking for each table of four and a matchday programme for all guests completes this fantastic package. All on day sponsor packages are located in this suite. Dress code: collar and jacket required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
Prices – £2,695 + vat for the whole season Prices from £1350 + VAT for individual games (minimum of 10 persons subject to availability, tables of 10 or less may be shared)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Sponsorship and Company Profiling
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We recognise that all of our partners have different requirements. Our dedicated team will work closely with you to create a package tailored to suit your needs. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available on both a match to match basis and as a partner throughout the season. From matchday programme to full match or team sponsorship we can create the perfect package for you. As an established Premier League football club we provide regional, national and international exposure for your brand, as well as some of the best hospitality packages and added benefits in world football.
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Entertain 40 guests in the luxurious surroundings of The Montgomery Suite with our prestigious match sponsorship package. Mingle with former Sunderland greats and members of the current squad while sampling the very best of what the Stadium of Light has to offer. Our match sponsorship package includes: • Drinks reception and canapés on arrival
• A gift for all guests, along with a special company gift
• Pre-match tour of the dressing room
• Autographed football
• Group photograph of you and your guests in the centre circle of the pitch
• Two West Stand crowd-facing perimeter advertising boards
• Photograph with members of the first team squad (subject to availability)
• Full-page programme advert and your logo on the stadium screens and TVs
• Four-course meal, including wine and coffee
• The chance to nominate one lucky youngster as a matchday mascot (children must be aged between 6 and 11 years old)
• Complimentary bar and host service • Half-time refreshments and savouries • Prime West Stand seats • Post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards
• Visit from a member of the Board of Directors and Club Ambassador, Jimmy Montgomery Dress code: collar and jacket required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
• Reserved car parking and complimentary matchday programmes
Prices –from £8,000 + vat per game (for 40 guests)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Entertain 40 or more guests in the Montgomery Suite for what is sure to be a day to remember. Mingle with former Sunderland greats and members of the current squad, while sampling the very best of what the Stadium of Light has to offer. Our team sponsorship package includes: • Drinks reception and canapés on arrival
• A gift for all guests, along with a special company gift
• Pre-match tour of the dressing room
• Autographed football
• A photograph of you and your guests in the centre circle of the pitch
• Your logo displayed on the stadium screens and TV’s
• Photograph with members of the first team squad (subject to availability) • Four-course meal, including wine and coffee • Complimentary bar and host service • Half-time refreshments and savouries • Prime West Stand seats • Post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards • Reserved car parking and complimentary matchday programmes
• A double page full colour advert in our matchday programme • Two West Stand crowd-facing perimeter advertising boards • Full-page programme advert and your logo on the stadium screens and TVs • The chance to nominate one lucky youngster as a matchday mascot(children must be aged between 6 and 11 years old) • Visit from a member of the Board of Directors and Club Ambassador Jimmy Montgomery Dress code: collar and jacket required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
Prices – from £10,000 + vat per game (a minimum of 40 guests required) *Terms and conditions apply **Subject to availability
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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This distinctive package gives you the opportunity to entertain a party of 20 guests in The Montgomery Suite and be at the heart of the action. Our Dressing Room Sponsor package includes: • Drinks reception and canapés on arrival
• Post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards
• Pre-match tour of the dressing room including group photograph
• Reserved car parking and complimentary matchday programmes
• Three-course meal, including wine and coffee
• A gift for all guests, along with a special company gift
• Host service
• Your company logo to appear in the matchday programme,home dressing room and on the stadium screens
• Half-time refreshments and cakes • Full-time refreshments and savouries • Prime West Stand seats
• Matchday announcement to the crowd of your sponsorship Dress code: collar and jacket required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
Prices – from £3,000 +vat per game (for 20 guests)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Associate Sponsor Becoming an Associate Sponsor provides the opportunity to entertain ten guests in style, in our Montgomery Suite. Our Associate Sponsor package includes: • Drinks reception on arrival
• Post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards
• Pre-match tour of the dressing room
• Reserved car parking and complimentary match programmes
• Three-course meal, including wine and coffee • Host service • Half-time refreshments and cakes • Full-time refreshments and savouries • Prime West Stand seats
• A gift for all guests • An autographed football for your company • Your company logo to appear in the matchday programme and on stadium screens, an excellent branding opportunity to over 40,000 people per game Dress code: collar and jacket required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
Prices – From £1,350 + vat per match (ten or more guests)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Man Of The Match Sponsor Enjoy fantastic hospitality and be at the heart of the action as you present the day’s top performer with the ‘Man of the Match’ award. Our Man of the Match sponsor package includes: • A drinks reception on arrival • A pre-match tour of the dressing room
• Post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards, where you present the day’s top performer with his award
• Three-course meal, including wine and coffee
• Reserved car parking and complimentary matchday programmes
• Host service
• A gift for all guests
• Half-time refreshments and cakes
• Your company logo to appear in the matchday programme and on stadium screens, an excellent branding opportunity to over 40,000 people per game
• Full-time refreshments and savouries • Prime West Stand seats
Dress code: collar and tie required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
Prices – From £1,300 + vat per match (for six people)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Match Programme Sponsor A cost-effective way of using football to raise your company’s profile - while enjoying our fantastic hospitality too. Our Match Programme Sponsor package includes: • A drinks reception on arrival
• Prime West Stand seats
• A pre-match tour of the dressing room
• Post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards
• Three-course meal, including wine and coffee
• Complimentary matchday programmes
• Host service
• A gift for all guests
• Halt-time refreshments and cakes
• Your company logo to appear on the stadium screens and in the match programme for the game you are sponsoring
• Full-time refreshments and savouries
Dress code: collar and jacket required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
Prices – from £1,200 + vat per match (for four people)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Match Ball Sponsor The Match Ball sponsorship offers a fantastic option that’s sure to impress you and your guests, along with the unique gift of the day’s actual match ball. Our Match Ball Sponsor package includes: • A drinks reception on arrival
• Post-game ‘Man of the Match’ awards
• A pre-match tour of the dressing room
• Complimentary matchday programmes
• Three-course meal, including wine and coffee
• A gift for all guests, plus the actual match ball presented to the host
• Host service • Half-time refreshments and cakes • Full-time refreshments and savouries • Prime West Stand seats
• Your company logo to appear on the stadium screens and in the match programme for the game you are sponsoring Dress code: collar and jacket required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
Prices – from £1,000 + vat per match (for six people)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Sponsoring a player’s kit gives you the opportunity to meet your Sunderland hero face to face and experience some of the finest hospitality in top flight football. Choose your game (subject to availability) and your favourite star will present you with a shirt, personally signed. Our Player’s Kit Sponsor package includes: • A drinks reception on arrival • A pre-match tour of the dressing room • Three-course meal and coffee • Host service • Half-time refreshments and cakes • Full-time refreshments and savouries
• A gift for all guests • Autographed player’s shirt presented by your sponsored player • Your company logo to appear on the profile section of safc.com, on the stadium screens and in the matchday programme for the full season. Dress code: collar and jacket required, tie optional (no denim or trainers)
• Prime West Stand seats • Complimentary match programmes Prices – from £1,500 + vat (including hospitality for six people for a game of your choice, subject to availability)
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Advertising and branding
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Broadcast in 643 million homes across 211 territories, with over 185,000 hours of coverage per week and a cumulative audience of 4.7 billion, advertising with a Premier League football club is guaranteed to get your brand noticed. With average home attendances of over 40,000 per match and a global audience of millions we will work with you to make sure you get a return on your investment. The Stadium of Light offers a wide range of advertising and branding opportunities, each positioned to maximise the exposure you receive. We will work with you to identify your objectives and advise on the best packages to achieve the results you require. We can tailor advertising and hospitality packages together to give you the perfect profile.
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Matchday Advertising There is a wealth of advertising and marketing opportunities available at the Stadium of Light to make your company name or brand stand out from the crowd. With a cumulative global audience in excess of 4 billion, no other sports platform gives you and your business the breadth of coverage that the Barclays Premier League affords. Whether it’s advertising in club publications such as the award-winning matchday programme, pitchside TV or crowd-facing boards and LEDs or the stadium screens and TVs, we can help you create a lasting impression of your company or brand to existing and prospective customers. To explore the range of advertising opportunities available to you and your company, call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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In-Stadium Advertising The Stadium of Light is one of the country’s biggest and best sporting arenas and with millions of domestic and international TV viewers watching in over 200 countries and an average league attendance of over 40,000, your brand can be exposed to a national and global audience. Your company name can stand out from the crowd with a range of branding opportunities such as pitchside boards, stadium screens and TVs and innovative LED screen technology from market-leading experts SportFive. Crowd-facing advertising options are available on all stands and LED advertising runs along the Strongbow North, East and South Stands, offering the very latest in high-impact, moving imagery.
Prices start from ÂŁ2,500 + VAT
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Higher level sponsorship opportunities are also available, as well as our Business Partnerships scheme – an innovative business concept aimed at helping your company to raise its profile and maximise opportunities to align your brand with the world’s most exciting and admired sporting league. By committing to SAFC’s Business Partnership, your company can utilise club assets such as matchday hospitality, advertising and branding opportunities, company events and training at our unique venue, along with business to business networking events to boost brand awareness and market profile in an increasingly challenging economic climate. Each business partnership is tailor-made between the club and partner to provide mutual benefit. Membership of this executive club will also give you behind the scenes access, priority on a range of club products, access and rights to key club assets and invitations to exclusive club events, along with your own personalised inventory. To discuss Business Partnerships and other high level sponsorship opportunities, call 0871 911 1555 or email sponsorship@safc.com.
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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Premier League/Domestic Cup Central Partners
Club Associates
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Conference, Events and 1879 Events Management The space at the Stadium of Light is extensive and the perfect backdrop for large scale conferences, exhibitions, banquets, dinners, meetings and training days, private parties and weddings. Indoor or outdoor, one-to-one or a large scale national conference for over 1,000 guests, the stadium can be as wonderfully intimate or as grand as you want it to be without losing that all important attention to detail. We excel with those finer details – the small things that can really add value. A full audio-visual service, complimentary internet access, office facilities and a wide range of first-class food and beverages are just some of the options available as we support you on your journey to success. Each of our well-designed range of suites offers the ultimate in versatility. From reception networking, theatre, classroom, cabaret, boardroom and banqueting style, ranging from Executive Boxes at 16m² to the Black Cats Bar at 620 m². We can accommodate up to 1,000 guests in one individual suite, with the ability to interlink all space. Our first floor alone has a staggering 1,459 m² available to you. Whatever your requirements, or your vision, we can adjust to fit them perfectly. Visit www.safc.com
If you would prefer to hold your event at a location of your choice why not let our events management company, 1879 take care of it for you. 1879 Events Management is an innovative, all inclusive event management company. With a proven track record of working with regional, national and international event organisers, planners, promoters and performing artists, Sunderland AFC has established itself as a market leader in this specialised field. Companies and individuals can now harness this expertise and experience for their own events. You can expect the same standard wherever you are, whether large or small or away from the Stadium of Light, through 1879 Events Management. Our vast team of dedicated staff, from catering and hospitality to facilities, stewarding and ticketing, offer a blue print in event management and 1879 Events will liaise directly with agencies, service providers and suppliers to ensure that your event is both safe and successful. Whether it’s a dinner, wedding, celebration, concert, conference, outdoor event or day to day catering contracts, 1879 can cater for your needs. For more information on how we can make your event a success, speak to our dedicated sales team on 0871 911 1555, email enquiries@1879events.com or visit www.1879events.com
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Concerts Having hosted a number of the world’s top acts The Stadium of Light has established itself as one of the UK’s leading concert venues. For the past 5 years we have hosted acts such as Coldplay, Oasis, Rihanna, One Direction, Bruce Springsteen, Take That and Bon Jovi. Thousands of people have enjoyed the concerts from the comfort of the Stadium of Light’s fantastic hospitality suites. From informal, relaxed options through to our top suites offering the best in luxury hospitality, there’s something for every taste and budget. Concerts are announced throughout the year with packages developed to suit the type of act and the requirements of our guests. From entry level informal bars to executive boxes and all inclusive packages we have something to suit all tastes. Join us in one of our hospitality suites for an outstanding concert experience that you wont forget. To find out about concerts at the Stadium of Light visit www.safc.com Seasonal members get priority to all concerts, subject to promoter approval.
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The Foundation of Light Join the footballing movement that is changing the lives of children, young people and adults forever by getting involved with the Foundation of Light. The Foundation of Light was established in 2001 and is the registered charity of Sunderland AFC. The Foundation’s mission is a simple one: to use football as a means of helping others realise their individual potential, become more skilled and more valued members of their families and community, and to lead happier and more fulfilled lives. In 2012 Foundation staff involved, educated and inspired more than 42,000 people across the North East, working with those as young as 18 months old up to grandparents. Financially independent of the football club the organisation relies on fundraising for 90% of project costs. If you’re running a business you can get involved in a number of different ways:
Corporate Membership At just £250 (+VAT) this package gets you exclusive invites to Foundation of Light events attended by Sunderland AFC key figures including Directors and the Sunderland AFC first team. Charity Partner Partners can; sponsor programmes in line with their business values; fundraise in partnership supported by the Foundation; access bespoke Sunderland AFC team-building experiences and fun days; and much more. A great way to demonstrate your company’s CSR, develop your staff and have a lot of fun in the process. Sponsored Events Get your business and employees involved in high profile Foundation events throughout the year such as Zip Wear, Fashion Strikes, Show Your Colours and the Foundation Fives’ Football tournament. Events offer a high return on investment for brand visibility and sponsors gain access to exclusive events packages. For further information about getting involved contact 0191 551 5153 or email info@foundationoflight.co.uk or follow us on twitter @SAFCFol
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Please contact us for information or to arrange a personal meeting with one of our account managers at the Stadium of Light or your workplace. Sunderland Association Football Club Stadium of Light Sunderland SR5 1SU www.safc.com Matchday & Concert Hospitality, Advertising & Sponsorship T 0871 911 1555 F 0191 551 5104 E hospitality@safc.com Alternatively book your matchday hospitality through SAFC Legend and Global Club Ambassador Jimmy Montgomery E jimmy.montgomery@safc.com Conference, Banqueting and Events T 0871 911 1555 F 0191 551 5104 E conf&banq@safc.com 1879 Events Management T 0871 911 1269 F 0191 551 5104 E enquiries@1879events.com Higher Level Sponsorship and Partnerships Clare Wilson T 0871 911 1221 E clare.wilson@safc.com
To book matchday hospitality call 0871 911 1555 or email hospitality@safc.com Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com
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