Football stadium Brighton (Falmer), EnglandUpdated 2026

American Express Stadium Seating Guide

Where to sit & the best seats

“The Amex” · “Falmer Stadium”

Capacity31,876

Opened2011

HomeBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.

LocationBrighton (Falmer), England

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American Express Stadium in photos

7 outside · 2 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at American Express Stadium

Best overall

West Stand middle/upper central blocks W2D, W2F, W3D, W3F

Elevated, dead-central, pillar-free tactical view of the entire pitch - the finest sightlines in the ground.

Best value

East Stand lower tier (E1) and North Stand behind-goal blocks

Close to the pitch at family-and-behind-goal prices, with the bowl design keeping views clear even in the cheaper areas.

Best atmosphere

North Stand (N1A-N1I), lower rows / safe-standing area

Home of Brighton's most vocal support and the extending rail-seat safe-standing section - the noisiest part of the Amex.

Where to avoid

South Stand (and North Stand) front rows behind the goal

Low elevation means the near crossbar and pitch-side hoardings obscure far-end action, a common complaint from taller fans in blocks like S1E.

Overview

About American Express Stadium

The Amex is a clean, modern bowl where sightlines are good almost everywhere thanks to the pillar-free, dug-in design. The three-tier West Stand is the main/hospitality side (blocks W1 lower, W2 middle with executive boxes, W3 upper) and home to the 1901 Club premium lounges; opposite, the two-tier East Stand is the largest stand and holds the Family Stand in its lower tier (blocks E1). Behind the goals, the single-tier North Stand is the home singing end and the loudest part of the ground, while the single-tier South Stand houses the away support (blocks S1B-S1F, up to ~3,300 in the south/south-east corner). For the best all-round view, aim for the West or East upper tiers around the halfway line (W2/W3 D-F blocks are especially recommended); for atmosphere, the North Stand, where safe-standing rail seating is being extended. Concert history is light (Fatboy Slim, Rod Stewart), so it functions primarily as a football and rugby venue.

A modern, curved-roof bowl designed by KSS and set three storeys down into a gap in the South Downs on the edge of Brighton. The distinctive arched, swooping roofs step up from the single-tier North and South ends to the three-tier West Stand and two-tier East Stand, wrapping the pitch in a continuous, low-slung bowl that keeps sightlines clean and the crowd close.

Seat map

Seating map

View the official American Express Stadium seating plan

We don't have a live ticketing map for American Express Stadium yet. The venue's official website has the current seating chart and event-specific layouts.

Official website

Layout

How the venue is set up

Premier League / domestic football

Full ~31,876 bowl. Home singing end in the North Stand; away fans in the South Stand (blocks S1B-S1F); Family Stand in the East Stand lower tier.

European nights / cup football

Same bowl used for Europa League and domestic cup ties; away allocation occupies the south/south-east corner of the South Stand, up to around 3,300 for larger allocations.

Rugby (internationals & World Cup)

Hosted 2015 Rugby World Cup pool matches, UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup fixtures; the pitch and bowl convert cleanly for rugby with the same seating map.

Concerts (occasional)

Limited concert history - Fatboy Slim (2011) and Rod Stewart (2014). For a stage at one end, the opposite goal end and the long West/East sides give the clearest views; seats directly behind the stage are not sold or are heavily restricted.

Sections

Seating levels explained

West StandLower tier W1A-W1I; middle tier W2 (executive boxes and 1901 Club); upper tier W3A-W3I

The tall three-tier main stand and the centrepiece of the Amex's hospitality, holding around 11,833. The middle tier carries 14 executive boxes and the premium 1901 Club lounges; the upper tier gives an elevated, tactical bird's-eye view of the whole pitch.

Pros: Best elevated, tactical sightlines from the upper tier; central blocks W2D/W2F/W3D/W3F are among the finest views in the ground; premium hospitality on tap.

Cons: Upper tier is high and can be exposed to wind and weather; premium seats and boxes carry the highest prices.

East StandLower tier E1A-E1H (Family Stand); upper tier E3 blocks; further 1901 Club areas

The largest stand by capacity (around 13,654), a two-tier structure with a curved upper roof. The lower tier is Brighton's dedicated Family Stand (max three adults to one child), and the upper tier gives excellent side-on elevation.

Pros: Great balanced side-on views; the lower tier is the family-friendly sweet spot and the upper tier is a calm, high vantage point; largest, so good availability.

Cons: Upper-tier back rows sit well back from the pitch; the family rules restrict who can sit in the lower tier.

North StandBlocks N1A-N1I

The single-tier home end behind the north goal (~2,688), traditionally where Brighton's most vocal supporters gather. Safe-standing rail seating is being extended across the lower rows.

Pros: The loudest, most passionate home area; safe-standing rail seats; good value behind-goal atmosphere.

Cons: Behind-goal angle flattens play at the far end; front rows have low elevation and can be a standing environment rather than a relaxed seated one.

South StandBlocks S1A-S1I (away fans in S1B-S1F, south/south-east corner)

The single-tier end behind the south goal (~2,575) which houses the visiting support in blocks S1B-S1F, with up to roughly 3,300 away fans including the south-east corner. Modern, pillar-free padded seating.

Pros: Clear, unobstructed away view with no pillars; modern facilities; concentrated, lively away corner.

Cons: Front-row seats sit low - the near crossbar can obscure far-end action for taller supporters; behind-goal angle makes the far end distant.

Recommendations

Best seats at American Express Stadium

Best overall view

West Stand middle/upper central blocks W2D, W2F, W3D, W3F

Elevated, dead-central, pillar-free tactical view of the entire pitch - the finest sightlines in the ground.

Best value

East Stand lower tier (E1) and North Stand behind-goal blocks

Close to the pitch at family-and-behind-goal prices, with the bowl design keeping views clear even in the cheaper areas.

Best atmosphere

North Stand (N1A-N1I), lower rows / safe-standing area

Home of Brighton's most vocal support and the extending rail-seat safe-standing section - the noisiest part of the Amex.

Best for the home end / behind-goal

North Stand central blocks

The home singing end behind the goal, ideal for celebrating goals with the core support.

Best side-on alternative

East Stand upper tier around the halfway line

A calmer, elevated halfway-line view opposite the main stand - excellent balance of sightline, comfort and price.

Best for concerts

West Stand and East Stand lower/central blocks facing an end stage

The long sides give the clearest, most face-on view of a stage set at one goal end; avoid the end directly behind the stage.

For	Sections	Why
Best overall view	West Stand middle/upper central blocks W2D, W2F, W3D, W3F	Elevated, dead-central, pillar-free tactical view of the entire pitch - the finest sightlines in the ground.
Best value	East Stand lower tier (E1) and North Stand behind-goal blocks	Close to the pitch at family-and-behind-goal prices, with the bowl design keeping views clear even in the cheaper areas.
Best atmosphere	North Stand (N1A-N1I), lower rows / safe-standing area	Home of Brighton's most vocal support and the extending rail-seat safe-standing section - the noisiest part of the Amex.
Best for the home end / behind-goal	North Stand central blocks	The home singing end behind the goal, ideal for celebrating goals with the core support.
Best side-on alternative	East Stand upper tier around the halfway line	A calmer, elevated halfway-line view opposite the main stand - excellent balance of sightline, comfort and price.
Best for concerts	West Stand and East Stand lower/central blocks facing an end stage	The long sides give the clearest, most face-on view of a stage set at one goal end; avoid the end directly behind the stage.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

South Stand (and North Stand) front rows behind the goal: Low elevation means the near crossbar and pitch-side hoardings obscure far-end action, a common complaint from taller fans in blocks like S1E.

West Stand upper-tier back rows: High and set back, and the most exposed to wind and rain of any seats in the bowl.

East and West upper-tier corner blocks: Corner positions view the pitch at an angle and sit furthest from the far touchline and opposite goal.

Behind-goal ends for concerts: Seats directly behind an end stage are restricted or unsold, and side-end corners look at the stage sharply side-on.

Rear rows of the single-tier North/South ends: Being a single tier set back from the goal, the back of these ends is a fair distance from play at the opposite end of the pitch.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

1901 Club

The Amex's flagship premium brand - around ten exclusive lounges across four tiers (three Platinum and six Gold), with padded halfway-line seats, bars and pre-match dining in the West and East stands.

Bruno's Restaurant

Named after club captain Bruno Saltor, set within the largest Platinum 1901 Club lounge on the West Stand halfway line.

Executive Boxes

Fourteen private boxes along the West Stand middle tier with their own seats directly outside, catering and inclusive drinks.

Gold & Platinum Lounges

Halfway-line Platinum lounges on the West and East stands and a set of Gold lounges, each offering fine dining and prime central seating.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

The Amex was built to modern accessibility standards with wheelchair-user and companion positions distributed around the bowl at various heights, plus easy-access and ambulant-disabled seating, accessible toilets, a sensory room and an audio-descriptive commentary service. Level access and lifts serve the tiers, and the adjacent Falmer station is step-free.

Where: Wheelchair and companion spaces spread across the West, East, North and South stands (both pitch-side and elevated positions), with dedicated accessible parking and the sensory room for supporters who need a quieter environment.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at American Express Stadium

Kiosks inside the American Express Stadium open two hours before kick-off and each carries at least a dozen hot food options — rising to sixteen in the North Stand and East Lower — with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices at every kiosk. The signature item is the locally hand-made Piglet's Pantry pie; the Sussex bakery is the club's official matchday pie sponsor and has supplied the stadium since it opened in 2011. Catering units also trade outside the ground, and the Heineken Fanzone at The Terrace serves fans pre-match.

Kiosks open two hours before kick-off, and the club has added extra fast contactless payment points across the concourses.

Worth seeking out

Piglet's Pantry pies, the official matchday pie
At least 12 hot food options at every kiosk
Heineken Fanzone at The Terrace
Double steak and chicken burgers on the concourses

Logistics

Getting there

Transport

Falmer railway station sits directly next to the stadium on the East Coastway Line, with heavily boosted Southern services on matchdays from Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne - the train is by far the easiest option. There is also a park-and-ride operation and the stadium sits between the University of Sussex and University of Brighton Falmer campuses, both a short walk away; general parking at the ground is deliberately very limited to push fans onto public transport.

The area

Falmer, on the north-eastern edge of Brighton & Hove in East Sussex, tucked into a valley in the South Downs National Park beside the two universities. It is a green, out-of-town setting rather than a city-centre one, so most pre-match drinking happens in central Brighton or on the university campuses before the short train hop up to Falmer.

American Express Stadium · Brighton (Falmer), England

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best seats at the Amex?

For the clearest tactical view, the West Stand middle and upper central blocks (W2D/W2F, W3D/W3F) around the halfway line are the best in the ground; the East Stand upper is an excellent, calmer alternative opposite.

Where are the cheapest seats?

The single-tier North and South ends behind the goals and the East Stand lower (Family Stand) are generally the most affordable, and the bowl design keeps views clear even there.

Where do away fans sit?

In the single-tier South Stand, blocks S1B to S1F, in the south/south-east corner - up to around 3,300 for larger allocations, with modern pillar-free padded seats.

Where is the best atmosphere?

The North Stand behind the north goal is home to Brighton's most vocal fans and the extending safe-standing rail-seat area - the loudest part of the Amex.

What is the capacity of the Amex?

31,876. The East Stand is the largest stand (~13,654) and the three-tier West Stand (~11,833) is the main hospitality side; a further expansion has been discussed.

Is the Amex accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes - wheelchair and companion positions are spread around the bowl at different heights, with lifts, accessible toilets, a sensory room and audio-descriptive commentary; Falmer station next door is step-free.

Does the Amex host concerts?

Only occasionally - Fatboy Slim (2011) and Rod Stewart (2014). It is primarily a football and rugby venue; for a stage at one end, the long West/East sides give the best views.

Which stand is the Family Stand?

The lower tier of the East Stand (blocks E1A-E1H), with a maximum ratio of three adults to one child.

How do I get to the Amex?

Take the train to Falmer station, which is right next to the stadium on the East Coastway Line with boosted matchday services from Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne; parking at the ground is very limited.

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