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.

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.

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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.

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,

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:

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.

Countdown to kick off – the timings you need to know

10.00am: Hive Superstore opens (closes 6pm)

11.00am: Box office opens

12.00pm: Talking is the Best Tactic activation opens opposite entrance B

12.30pm: Bag drop opens (available until 6pm)

2.30pm: Fan display for player warm-up

3.00pm: Kick-off

Half-time: Pen Kick game

6.00pm: Hive superstore and bag drop close

8.00pm: The Dugout closes (bar closes at 7.30pm)