Confirmed
Match
Thursday 21 January 2027 · 8:00pm UK / 9:00pm Brussels · Lotto Park
Brussels Away-Day HQ
Anderlecht vs Sunderland
The Sunderland fan's guide to getting to Brussels by air or Eurostar, where to stay, getting to Lotto Park and making the most of the away day in Belgium.
Thursday 21 January 2027 · 8:00pm UK / 9:00pm local
Lotto Park, Brussels, Belgium
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Counting down to kick-off: 21 January 2027, 8:00pm UK.
Don't buy home-end tickets. Anderlecht home ticket sales are not Sunderland's away allocation. Use the official Sunderland away-ticket process.
Brussels away · latest
The state of play
Last updated · 29 September 2026
To be confirmed
Away allocation
Sunderland's away allocation, sale dates and collection arrangements are TBC until officially confirmed.
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Tickets
Use the official Sunderland away-ticket process, not Anderlecht home-end sales.
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Getting there
Compare flights with Eurostar from London St Pancras, including the full journey.
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Accommodation
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Where are you staying?
Central Brussels is a practical base: Eurostar connections, restaurants and bars, public transport and easier journeys in and out. Staying near Anderlecht can work for matchday, but think about your wider travel plans first.
Travelling without a ticket
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Still heading to Brussels? You're not alone. We'll keep this updated with confirmed Sunderland fan gathering points, pubs and places showing the game.
Where Mackems are gathering
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Pubs & bars
Updates coming as confirmed
Where to watch
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Brussels at a glance
A static orientation guide to the key points in Brussels. It is not a live journey planner. Supporter locations will only be added once officially confirmed.
Lotto Park
The confirmed match venue in Anderlecht. Nearest Metro: Saint-Guidon / Sint-Guido (line 5).
Brussels Airport
Brussels' main airport, with rail links into the city.
Charleroi Airport
Further from Brussels. Plan the onward transfer in advance.
Brussels Midi / Zuid
The Eurostar station and a major rail hub.
Brussels Central
Central station, close to the Grand Place.
Central Brussels
The most practical accommodation area for food, drink and transport.
Metro and tram
Metro 5 and tram 81 are relevant for Lotto Park. Check STIB/MIVB.
Pubs & meeting points
TBC. Added only once officially confirmed.
This map does not show routes or journey times. Check current official information before travelling.
Getting to Brussels
Options from Newcastle
These are not equally convenient. Brussels Airport is the most straightforward; the others need longer onward travel. Schedules and availability can change.
Brussels Airport (easyJet)
The most straightforward flight option, with rail links into central Brussels.
Brussels Charleroi (Ryanair)
Further from the city, so add the onward transfer to Brussels when comparing.
Amsterdam (easyJet / KLM)
Useful for some groups, but needs an onward rail journey to Brussels.
Paris CDG (Air France / easyJet)
Another option with onward rail travel. Only worth it if timings suit.
Add it all up
Flight or rail+Baggage+Airport transfer+Onward travel+Return journey
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By rail
Eurostar to Brussels
London St Pancras to Brussels is a direct Eurostar route, with the fastest journeys around 1 hour 53 minutes. That makes Brussels a realistic rail trip from the North East via London.
Connecting trains
Onward Belgian rail can be booked through Eurostar/SNCB arrangements where appropriate.
Times and prices
Journey times and fares depend on the date and when you book.
Travel documents
Check your travel documents against the official Eurostar guidance before you travel.
Eurostar travel documentsGetting around Brussels
Walk the centre, ride to the ground
Metro, tram and bus cover the city; walking works in the centre.
Well connected
Central Brussels is well connected by Metro, tram and bus.
Walking
Walking is the easiest way around the central areas.
Extra time
Allow extra time on matchday, as services near the stadium can change.
Live information
Check live STIB/MIVB information before setting off.
The ground
Getting to Lotto Park
Lotto Park, Brussels, Belgium. No particular route is guaranteed for the Sunderland match.
STIB/MIVB services
Saint-Guidon / Sint-Guido (Metro 5), tram 81, buses 46 and 49.
Other nearby stops
Meir, van Beethoven, René Henry.
STIB advises there can be a safety perimeter around Lotto Park on matchdays, and buses 46 and 75 can be diverted from around three hours before kick-off.
Check the latest STIB/MIVB information before travelling to the stadium.
Matchday
Leave plenty of time
Supporter-specific procedures for this fixture are TBC. Follow official Sunderland away-support instructions.
Travel time
Allow extra time to reach the stadium.
Ticket information
Check the latest Sunderland ticket information before you go.
Entry requirements
Check stadium entry requirements in advance.
Away support
Follow Sunderland away-support instructions when published.
Passport and ticket
Keep your passport/ID and ticket information accessible.
Transport changes
Check live transport before travelling, and expect changes around the stadium.
Brussels for Mackems
Make a day of it
General things to see, eat and drink in Brussels. None of these are claimed Sunderland pubs or fan venues.
Central Brussels
A practical base for restaurants, bars, sightseeing and transport.
Grand Place
Brussels' famous central square and the obvious first stop.
Belgian beer
Belgium's beer culture is a big draw, with a huge range of Belgian beers on offer.
Food
Fries, waffles and other local specialities are easy to find in the centre.
Getting around
Walk the centre, then use public transport for longer journeys and the stadium.
Useful local information
Good to know
Currency
Belgium uses the euro (€).
English
Widely understood in central Brussels.
Languages
French and Dutch are official languages in a multilingual country.
Mobile
Check roaming or eSIM arrangements before travelling.
Useful French
A few phrases for the day
Bonjour
Hello
Merci
Thank you
S'il vous plaît
Please
Où est...?
Where is...?
Combien ça coûte ?
How much does it cost?
Une bière, s'il vous plaît
One beer, please
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Trip cost
What will it cost?
Your total cost will depend heavily on when you book, where you stay and how you travel. Price each part before booking.
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Return journey
Getting home
- Check your return flight or train times carefully.
- Allow enough time to reach the airport or station.
- Consider staying overnight rather than forcing an awkward late-night journey.
- Check public transport and airport transfer options in advance.
Before you go
Brussels checklist
Ten things to sort before you set off.
Match ticket
Use the official Sunderland away-ticket process. Away arrangements are TBC.
Passport
Check validity and the official travel-document requirements.
Travel insurance
Arrange suitable cover before committing to the trip.
Flights / Eurostar booked
Know your arrival airport or station and any onward journey.
Hotel booked
Check cancellation and late-arrival terms.
Transfer plan
Airport or station to your accommodation planned.
Stadium route checked
Re-check the latest STIB/MIVB information on the day.
Phone and data
Roaming or eSIM sorted, plus a charged power bank.
Card / cash
Belgium uses the euro. Take a main card plus a backup.
Sunderland colours
Don't forget them.
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