Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, Falmer, Sussex

Details

Accessibility

The club has ample parking on-site which must be pre-booked at a cost. Accessible parking can be booked in advance and when done so is available at a discounted rate. There are a number of park and ride sites located around Brighton.

Limited but free motorbike parking is available at the stadium.

There is a limited availability of disabled bays at the ground and the club recommends calling the Albion Booking Line on 0344 324 6282 in advance to pre-book a space. Further spaces are available at the park and ride sites.

The club advises that assistance dogs are welcome to the stadium, but to contact Supporter Services beforehand at supporter.services@bhafc.co.uk or call 0344 324 6282.

The whole of the stadium is accessible with flat tarmac surfaces, ramps where required, lifts and a number of wheelchair entrances. 

On match days, assistive hearing receivers and audio description commentary receivers can be provided by the club from window 1.

For more detailed information on accessibility (the club website is very descriptive), click here or contact the venue directly.

Brief description

Founded in 1901, Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club is home to the team with nicknames the “seagulls”, “Albion” and just good old “Brighton”.

Goldstone Grove was the original home ground of the club, moving to Withdean Stadium in 1997, then relocating after just two years to its current home of Falmer Stadium - known as the American Express Community Stadium or Amex Stadium.

Address

American Express Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL

Email

supporter.services@bhafc.co.uk

Phone

0344 324 6282 (option 1)

Website

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com

Directions

The stadium is located just outside the city of Brighton at Falmer.

If travelling from Brighton, take the A23 northbound on Old Steine, then bear right following the signs for Lewes (A270). Exit at the Falmer junction then head towards Village Way.

If travelling from the east or west, take the A27 and exit at the Falmer junction then head towards Village Way.

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Opening Times

Lines for Ticketing and Supporter Services are open from Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Please check with the venue directly for up-to-date information on match day opening.

Transport

For Premier League Games, the club offers free transport on trains and buses within the ‘Free Travel Zone’ (a valid matchday ticket is required). Click here for further details.

Train: The stadium is a short walk from Falmer train station in which a Southern Rail service runs frequently on match days from Brighton. The journey between Brighton and Falmer is just under 10 minutes.

Bus: There are frequent buses to the stadium and you can depart the bus at The Amex Stadium.  Buses 25, 84, 50, 23 and 50U all stop at the venue. For further information, please click here.

Cycling: For city cycling routes, please click here. 

Amenities

There are numerous public toilets, including accessible toilets, available within the stadium.

The football ground is located in Falmer, a small village with a local shop and tea rooms. Nearby is the University of Brighton Falmer campus and Stanmer Park & Estate where you can go on beautiful countryside walks.

The vibrant city of Brighton is a short distance away with its abundance of eateries, shops and hotels. Click here for more information.