By Middlesbrough FC

Tickets

Tickets for this match are strictly limited. We have sold in excess of 32,000 with Sunderland bringing 2,000 supporters.

Ticket Office Opening Hours:

  • Main: 9am - kick-off
  • North (collections): 10am - kick-off
  • East/South: 10.30am - kick-off

Fans are urged to arrive early to avoid queues and congestion for both ticket collections and at the turnstiles.

Bring Your Scarves!

We're urging fans to bring along their red and white scarves once again to create a sea of red and white in the Riverside stands.

Football's Green Weekend

It is our Green Game and we have a number of things happening around the Riverside.  We have PowerBank Collection Points in the North Stand and in our FanZone where you can recycle any old electrical items you have.  

Find Out More About Green Weekend At The Riverside Here

Chris Wood's Big Walk

There is a bucket collection around the Riverside to help towards treatment for Chris Wood, Season Card Holder, who recently had a stroke.

Please donate as every little helps Chris get the treatment he needs. Chris’ friends are walking from the Stadium of Light to the Riverside Stadium starting at 7pm on Saturday 3 February and hoping to arrive at the Riverside FanZone at 10.30am.  Good luck everyone.

You Can Donate Here

Love Football. Protect The Game

We support the introduction of strong measures to help address unacceptable issues across the professional and grassroots game.

Fans are reminded that missile throwing and discriminatory chanting could lead to suspension and criminal proceedings being issued.

Two people have been successfuly prosecuted for possessing pyrotechnics - following the games against Coventry City at the Riverside and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Reporting Discrimination

MFC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a welcoming environment for all supporters at the Riverside, away matches and in the wider community.  

We condemn all forms of hate crime and discrimination in the strongest possible terms, and urge supporters who witness any such incidents to please report them to the club.

On Matchday

  • Text the MFC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion text line on 07340 718965, giving full details of the incident and which stand, row and seat it took place if possible. The text will be sent to the matchday safety team who will investigate via steward intervention as well as direct or remote observation
  • Speak to a club steward or other member of staff
  • Use the free Kick It Out App

Other Ways To Report Discrimination To MFC

MORE ON REPORTING DISCRIMINATION

Riverside Restriction

Supporters should note that due to the large number of coaches and minibuses carrying Sunderland supporters to the match the following restriction will be in place both before and after Sunday’s match:

There will be no direct access for Boro supporters between The Leeway and the East Stand either before or after the Sunderland game.  Before the match supporters with tickets for the East Stand who arrive from the town centre direction are advised to walk passed the Fanzone/Main Reception and rear of the North Stand. Those arriving from The South Bank and Dockside Road area should walk through Car Park E to get to the East or North Stands. 

 The reverse routes should be taken at full-time.

 Stewards will be in the area to assist supporters with directions.

Programme

Our #UTB magazine is priced at £4 and available to purchase around the stadium on matchdays and in the club shop.

MFC Official

The club shop will be open from 10am until kick-off.

FanZone

Our FanZone is open from 10am up to kick-off as well as after the final whistle, with a variety of drinks and snacks available.

Gary Philipson from BBC Tees is our compere, and Neil Maddison will give his pre-match thoughts at 10.30am.

We also have our Home and Away Quiz and some giveaways.

Twe12th Man Bar

The Twe12th Man Bar is open after the final whistle in the North Stand.  Giveaways, music, food and drink are available and you can chat with your friends and fellow supporters about the game.  

Generation Red Family Zone

The GRFZ opens at 10.30am.

  • Green Zone – Visit our Green Zone to learn some simple ways to make changes that will help to save our planet.  Supported by the National Literacy Trust – Middlesbrough Campaign and McDonalds, we have some interesting activities and giveaways that will make a difference to our planet.  Check out our QR Code where you can play Boro Sustainability Bingo.  Keep us updated on how you do and you may win a special Boro gift.  Email supporters@mfc.co.uk with your pictures!
  • Candy Cart – We have a selection of vegan sweets and other delicious treats too!
  • Everyone Active – Bee Active and his friends will be here celebrating our ‘Green Game’ with their recycling quiz and the chance to win some fantastic prizes! They will be located where our Creative Corner usually is for this game!
  • Cornerstone Interactive Zone – Our Interactive Zone will be open with all of the latest consoles to play on, come along and play as your favourite Boro player on the new EA FC 24!
  • External Gaming Zone – Our External Gaming Zone just outside of the GRFZ is open! This is open from 10am-11.30am and is open to all supporters to enjoy before the match.
  • Guessing Games – Guess the Attendance and Guess the Time of the First Goal! Come and have a go for the chance to win a prize if you guess right!
  • Subs Bench – Our Subs Bench is open for our younger supporters with plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Please see a member of our ‘Happy To Help’ staff to access the Subs Bench.
  • Honesty Flags – We have brand new Honesty Flags this game with three flags, which have been signed by the first team, hidden in our Honesty Flag buckets! See if you can find them. Remember to bring these flags back at the end of the game for supporters to use at the next game.  If you find the signed flag you can take it home with you!!
  • GRFZ Pitchside Flag Waving – If you would like to be involved, please email leon.gentles@mfc.co.uk to register your interest.

If you want to be involved in any of our amazing matchday experiences please email matchdayexperience@mfc.co.uk.