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Thursday 22 October 2026 · 5:45pm UK / 6:45pm local · Enea Stadion
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Lech Poznań vs Sunderland
The Sunderland fan's guide to getting to Poznań, where to stay, getting to Enea Stadion and making the most of the away day in Poland.
Thursday 22 October 2026 · 5:45pm UK / 6:45pm local
Enea Stadion, ul. Bułgarska 17, 60-320 Poznań, Poland
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Counting down to kick-off: 22 October 2026, 5:45pm UK.
Don't buy Lech home-end tickets. Lech Poznań's home ticket sale is not Sunderland's away allocation. Use the official Sunderland away-ticket process.
Poznań away · latest
The state of play
Last updated · 19 October 2026
Confirmed
Away allocation
The club's latest update (6 October) lists an allocation of 703 tickets. The original 30 September announcement gave 2,081, including seven wheelchair spaces.
Action required
Ticket collection
Paper tickets only. Collect yours in person with your passport at the Andersia Hotel. Matchday deadline: 3:30pm local.
Action required
Compulsory coaches
Be at Aleje Marcinkowskiego 9 by 3:30pm local. Coaches leave 4pm–4:30pm. Turnstiles open 4:45pm.
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Sunderland AFC supporters' guide · 19 October 2026, 5pm
🇵🇱 Sunderland ticket & coach information
Lech Poznań v Sunderland, Thursday 22 October 2026. Kick-off 6:45pm local / 5:45pm UK at Enea Stadion, ul. Bułgarska 17, 60-320 Poznań. Turnstiles open at 4:45pm local.
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Paper tickets only
- No digital or PDF tickets. Every supporter must collect their own ticket in person, with their passport.
- Where: Monte Carlo suite, Andersia Hotel, Pl. Władysława Andersa 3, 61-894 Poznań.
- Wednesday 21 October: 10am–6pm local time.
- Thursday 22 October: 10am–3:30pm local time. The matchday deadline is 3:30pm.
- Your official coach ticket is handed over when you collect your match ticket.
- The name on your match ticket must match your passport.
Compulsory supporter coaches
- Official coaches are compulsory to and from the stadium.
- Meeting point: Aleje Marcinkowskiego 9, near the National Museum. Arrive by 3:30pm local.
- Coaches depart between 4pm and 4:30pm. Your coach ticket is needed for both journeys.
- After the match, expect a holdback of at least 30 minutes before return coaches leave.
Passport rules
Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least three months after you leave the EU. Keep it with your paper match ticket.
Ticket prices
- Non-wheelchair supporters: £36, including official coach transport
- Wheelchair supporters: £31
- Personal assistants: Free
Ticketing process
- Phase 1 (closed): Season Ticket Holders with 60+ BCP. Ran 3pm Thursday 1 October to 2pm Friday 2 October
- Phase 2 (closed): Season Ticket Holders with 50+ BCP. Ran 3pm Friday 2 October to 2pm Monday 5 October
- Phase 3 (closed): Season Ticket Holders with 40+ BCP. From 3pm Monday 5 October
- Phase 4 (closed): Season Ticket Holders with 30+ BCP. 3pm BST Tuesday 6 October to 2pm BST Wednesday 7 October
Members' ballot
- Closed. Opened 3pm Thursday 1 October
- Closed 3pm Monday 5 October
- Successful ballot entrants were charged from 4pm Monday 5 October
Wheelchair users
Dedicated transport arrangements are still being finalised. For further information, contact dao@safc.com.
Ticket information can change as sales progress. Always check Sunderland AFC for the latest availability, eligibility and sales information.
Where are you staying?
Poznań has a compact central area. Staying centrally makes restaurants, bars, sightseeing and getting around easier. Check cancellation and late-arrival terms.
Travelling without a ticket
No match ticket?
Still heading to Poznań? 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
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Where to watch
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Poznań at a glance
A static orientation guide to the key points in Poznań. It is not a live journey planner. Supporter locations will only be added once officially confirmed.
Enea Stadion
ul. Bułgarska 17, west of the centre. The confirmed match venue.
Poznań Airport
West of the city. Buses 159, 148 and night bus 222 to the centre.
Central Poznań
Old Market Square and the compact historic centre.
Main railway station
Poznań Główny, for rail arrivals from Wrocław, Gdańsk, Berlin or Warsaw.
Accommodation area
Central Poznań is the easiest base for food, drink and transport.
Coach meeting point
Aleje Marcinkowskiego 9, near the National Museum. Be there by 3:30pm local on matchday.
Positions are approximate. This map does not show routes or journey times. Check current official information before travelling.
Getting to Poznań
Options from Newcastle
These are not equally convenient. A direct charter is simplest; the others need onward travel. Schedules and availability can change, so check current details.
Direct charter to Poznań
World Choice Sports charter from Newcastle, where available. The simplest option if it suits your dates.
Wrocław (Ryanair)
Scheduled option, but you will need onward rail or road travel to Poznań. Price the whole journey.
Gdańsk (Ryanair)
Another scheduled option with a longer onward journey to Poznań. Check onward times before booking.
Berlin (Eurowings)
Possible for some groups, with a cross-border onward journey to Poznań. Allow plenty of time.
Via Warsaw
Connecting options via Warsaw may work depending on timings. Check connections and onward travel carefully.
Add it all up
Flight+Baggage+Airport transfer+Onward rail / road+Return journey
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Poznań Airport
Airport to the city
Poznań Airport is roughly 20 to 25 minutes from central Poznań by public transport, depending on traffic and service.
Bus 159
Links Poznań Airport with the city. Check the current timetable before you travel.
Bus 148
Another daytime link between the airport and the city.
Night bus 222
Useful for late arrivals. Check the current night timetable.
Getting around Poznań
Walk the centre, coach to the ground
Walking works for the central areas and public transport is handy around the city. Official coach transport to and from the stadium is compulsory for Sunderland supporters attending the match.
Compact centre
Central Poznań is relatively compact, and walking is the easiest way around the Old Town.
Trams and buses
Useful for getting around the city. For the match itself, Sunderland supporters must use the official coach service.
Taxis and rideshare
Useful around matchday and for late journeys, but demand can rise after the match.
Extra time
Allow extra time on matchday. Services can be busy before and after the game.
The ground
Getting to Enea Stadion
Enea Stadion, ul. Bułgarska 17, 60-320 Poznań. The stadium is outside the immediate Old Town and central core, so allow extra time to get there.
Official coach: compulsory
Official coach transport to and from the stadium is compulsory for all Sunderland supporters. Your coach ticket is needed both ways.
Departure points
Meet at Aleje Marcinkowskiego 9, near the National Museum, by 3:30pm local. Coaches depart 4pm–4:30pm.
Do not plan to make your own way to the stadium by tram or bus. Sunderland supporters attending the match must use the official coach service.
After the match, expect a holdback of at least 30 minutes before return coaches leave.
Matchday
Leave plenty of time
Confirmed in Sunderland's supporters' guide (19 October). Official instructions always take priority.
Ticket collection
Paper tickets, collected in person with your passport. Matchday deadline 3:30pm local at the Andersia Hotel.
Coach meeting point
Aleje Marcinkowskiego 9 by 3:30pm local. Coaches depart 4pm–4:30pm.
Turnstiles
Open at 4:45pm local. Kick-off 6:45pm local / 5:45pm UK.
Entry
Expect ticket checks and bag searches. Keep your passport and paper ticket together.
Ticket hub
The SAFC ticket hub is beside the away turnstiles for any ticket problems.
Food, drink and holdback
Food and drinks are available inside, paid in Polish złoty (PLN), not euros. Expect a holdback of at least 30 minutes after the match.
Poznań for Mackems
Make a day of it
General things to see, eat and drink in Poznań. None of these are claimed Sunderland pubs or fan venues.
Old Market Square
Poznań's central historic square and the natural starting point for exploring the city.
Central bars & restaurants
Plenty of general bars and restaurants around the centre. None are confirmed Sunderland venues.
St Martin's croissants
Poznań's famous local pastry. Worth trying while you're in town.
Polish beer
Plenty of bars and Polish beer options across the centre.
Getting around
Walk the centre and use public transport for longer journeys. For the match, Sunderland supporters must use the official coach.
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Return journey
Getting home
- Check your return flight times carefully.
- Allow enough time to reach the airport.
- Consider staying overnight rather than forcing an awkward late-night journey.
- Check public transport and airport transfer options in advance.
Before you go
Poznań checklist
Ten things to sort before you head for the airport.
Collect your paper ticket
In person with your passport at the Andersia Hotel: Wed 21 Oct 10am–6pm or Thu 22 Oct 10am–3:30pm local.
Passport
Issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least three months after you leave the EU. Keep it with your paper ticket.
Coach ticket
Given out with your match ticket. You need it for both coach journeys.
Travel insurance
Arrange suitable cover before committing to the trip.
Flights / train booked
Know your arrival airport and any onward journey.
Hotel booked
Check cancellation and late-arrival terms.
Transport plan
Airport transfer and city transport planned.
Stadium route checked
Re-check the latest ZTM matchday information.
Phone and data
Roaming or eSIM sorted, plus a charged power bank.
Card / cash
Poland uses the złoty. Stadium food and drink is paid in PLN, not euros. Take a main card plus a backup.
Sunderland colours
Don't forget them.
Useful Polish
A few phrases for the day
Dzień dobry
Hello / Good morning
Dziękuję
Thank you
Proszę
Please / You're welcome
Gdzie jest...?
Where is...?
Ile to kosztuje?
How much does it cost?
Jedno piwo, proszę
One beer, please
Gdzie jest stadion?
Where is the stadium?
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