Brighton & Hove Albion was founded in 1901. The club didn’t reach the top flight for the first time until 1979.
Brighton & Hove Albion is a Premier League club based in Brighton. Their home ground is the Amex Stadium, with a capacity of around 31,876.
Seating Guide
The Amex Stadium is made up of the West Stand (including VIP seating), East Stand (10% away allocation for cup matches), North Stand, and South Stand (away fans).
Tickets
The safest way to buy tickets is directly through the club’s official website. Popular matches are often prioritized for season-ticket holders before general sale, so check availability as soon as your travel dates are set.
Brighton were originally nicknamed ‘The Dolphins,’ but switched to ‘The Seagulls’ after a falling-out with rivals Crystal Palace — even scrapping their old dolphin merchandise. The marching anthem ‘Sussex by the Sea,’ sung at every home game, ties the club to its regional identity.
Amex Stadium · Village Way, Falmer, East Sussex, BN1 9BL
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💡 Insider Tips
🚌 Getting Around
Falmer station, right next to the stadium, is the closest stop — 9 minutes from Brighton station, running every 10 minutes on matchdays. Ticket holders ride buses and trains free across Brighton, Hove, and Sussex from 3.5 hours before kickoff until 3.5 hours after the final whistle. That said, queues at Falmer station after the match can run up to 50 minutes.
🎟️ Tickets
The overseas fan membership (MyAlbion+ international) costs somewhat more than the UK equivalent, and a Loyalty Points system means popular fixtures like Chelsea require a substantial points balance.
🏨 Lodging
Staying in central Brighton (near Brighton station) and taking the train straight to Falmer is the most practical approach. Near the stadium itself, options are limited to the Newmarket Inn (about a 15-minute walk) and the Downs Hotel in Woodingdean (runs a free shuttle to the stadium).
💡 Insider Tips
Pubs near Brighton station — the Prince Albert, Battle of Trafalgar, Evening Star, and Caxton Arms — are recommended pre-match spots, and Unbarred Taproom (5–10 minutes from the stadium) is another option. Concessions are entirely cashless.