Matchday guide: Albion v Arsenal

Please read the following information carefully if you are attending Saturday’s Premier League match against Arsenal at The Amex.

Fanzone

Hot samba reggae funk band Barulho will be entertaining us in the fanzone (weather permitting) bringing some funk, hip-hop and drum & bass with a twist.

There will be a pre-match light show in the stadium bowl between 5.20pm and 5.26pm. Any supporters with concerns about flashing lights may wish to remain in the concourse during this time.

We'll be heating things up before kick-off with some pyrotechnic flames, brought to you by Phoenix Panels.

There will also be a minute's applause as a tribute to Pele prior to kick-off.

Do-it-yourself face paints will be handed out in the family stand to our junior supporters.

Get your matchday selfie in the photobooth located in the East Lower Stand.

American Express matchday offer

Get 10% off your food and drink at our New Year’s Eve fixture against Arsenal!

Please find the full terms and conditions below:
Receive 10% off on the advertised price of food and beverages when you use any card to pay for your purchase at participating in stadium concessions at the American Express Community Stadium on the 31 December, 2022 only.
Offer end date 11pm 31 December, 2022. Discount will not be applied to taxes or any other fees. Discount not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other offer. Discount is at point of purchase only.
Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Fulfilment of this offer is the sole responsibility of Sodexo/Brighton & Hove Albion. Discount not redeemable for cash. American Express Services Europe Limited has its registered office at Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX, United Kingdom. It is registered in England and Wales with Company Number 1833139 and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Travel update

Our matchday travel scheme is in operation where home and away fans can travel for free on buses and trains within the travel zone on production of their match ticket.

Supporters travelling by rail, please check Southern Rail’s website prior to your journey. No Gatwick Express Southern trains are operating to and from London Victoria. Fans travelling from London will need to come via London Bridge.

Seagull Travel are running a full range of services, to book your seat tap here.

Mill Road (BN1 8ZF) and Brighton Racecourse (BN2 9XZ) park & ride sites will be open from 2.30pm, with parking spaces allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Car Parks B and C have a limited number of spaces available, book your space here. There will be no cash sales on the day. Full car park directions can be found here.

Full travel news can be read here.

Match preview

Albion finish a memorable year with a visit from the Premier League leaders. Read team news here.

Matchday timings

*Please note, all bars will stop serving 15 minutes before the scheduled closing time.

Dick’s Bar is open for home and away supporters and match tickets are required for access. Please note: Fans must be over 18 to enter.

In the 1901 Club lounges, Dick’s Bar and concourses, the TV screens will be showing Sky Sports News pre- and post-match.

#NoHomeKit

Every 90 minutes, 25 households are made homeless.

We’re joining Shelter’s #NoHomeKit campaign for our New Year’s Eve fixture against Arsenal, so whether you’re watching at The Amex or from your sofa, join the movement fighting to defend the right to a safe, secure and affordable home for everyone.

Get involved by swapping your home colours for an away or third kit and text HOME to 70544 to donate £5, or follow the link to donate.

Bag Sizes

Bags larger than A4 (297mm x 210mm) will not be allowed into the stadium. Any bags left outside the stadium will be removed and disposed of.

Mobile ticketing

Please don’t forget to charge your phone before you leave for the Amex and download your tickets to your phone's wallet.

Have your pass ready before you get to the turnstiles. 

The tickets appear at the bottom of the Apple Wallet or on the Passes tab of Google Pay. You will be prompted to do this when you open Google Pay. If your phone does not have NFC please tap the 'Show Code' option.

Can't attend?

Supporters and 1901 Club members can list their ticket for the game if they are unable to make it and if it sells, will be credited cash straight back into their bank account after the match.

In line with usual exchange rules, all prices for tickets sold on the exchange will be at adult rate.

Click here to access the ticket exchange.

Fan conduct

We are working hard to keep football a safe, inclusive place for everyone to enjoy. Therefore, if you witness any discriminatory or abusive behaviour, please contact our anti-social text line of 07880 196442.

See it. Say it. Sorted.

Here’s a reminder of our stadium entry guidelines, security checks will be completed ahead of you accessing the turnstiles.

Matchday hospitality

Joining us for matchday hospitality? View our full match guide for all the following information here:

• Lounge and restaurant opening and closing times
• Hospitality entrances
• Dress code
• Match menus