Buy Arsenal vs Sunderland tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 20 March 2027 at 3pm. It is a Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium. Broadcast selections can still move the date or kick-off, so treat the 3pm slot as provisional until the television picks for March are confirmed.
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Sunderland arrive in north London as a club transformed. Promoted in 2025, they secured European football for the first time in more than 50 years and are in the Europa League this season. For supporters of Arsenal, this is a chance to see their side against one of the stories of English football in a ground that rarely has a spare seat.
The record at the Emirates is firmly in Arsenal's favour. Sunderland have never won a Premier League match here in 11 attempts, but four of those visits ended goalless, so the hosts have learned not to take this fixture lightly.
The Emirates holds around 60,000, yet almost none of those seats reach a true general sale for a Saturday league game. Season ticket holders take a large share of the ground. Most of what remains goes to members through sales and ballots before anyone outside the club's system gets a look.
The crowd figures show how full the ground runs. The first Premier League meeting here in October 2007 drew 60,098, while the most recent, in February 2026, drew 60,312. Every meeting in between played to a near-capacity house.
Sunderland's return has added to the pull. Their supporters waited nine years for a trip back to the Emirates. A club playing European football for the first time in half a century brings a confidence that makes this more than a routine Saturday for the home crowd too.
Sunderland bring one of the most loyal travelling supports in the country. Under Premier League rules visiting clubs can take up to 3,000 tickets, housed in the lower tier of the Clock End. The long trip from Wearside is one of the away days their followers circle first.
The two sides have already met once this season. Arsenal won 2-0 at the Stadium of Light in September 2026, so the return in London gives Sunderland a chance to put that right in front of a full house.
European football adds to the squeeze. Arsenal are in the Champions League this season. The 23-game season ticket bundles those home league phase nights with the league campaign. Members chasing seats for the big European games compete for league tickets too.
Sunderland's own continental run in the Europa League means both clubs have midweek commitments around March. That can shape when the broadcasters place this fixture.
Through the club, rarely. Arsenal sell home league tickets to season ticket holders and members first, with Silver and Red members among those given access to match sales. A first-time buyer with no membership has very little chance of landing a seat for a Saturday Premier League game.
Membership is the gateway, but it is not a guarantee. Even members compete for limited stock, while the club uses ballots for some ticket types. The club's Ticket Exchange lets season ticket holders and members resell seats they cannot use, with no fees passed on to supporters, though it too sits behind the membership wall.
Season tickets are the other barrier. For 2026/27 the club offers 19-game and 23-game General Admission season tickets, with the larger package adding the Champions League league phase home games. Holders of both occupy much of the ground before match tickets are released.
Arsenal's pricing runs on categories. For 2026/27 the club kept Categories A, B and C flat and added a new B+ band for two Premier League fixtures, so the price of the same seat changes with the visitor.
Buying through 1BoxOffice removes the need for membership or a ballot. You choose the tier, the stand and the number of seats, then compare prices across verified sellers. The same buyer protection applies whether you buy months ahead or in the final week.
Five things drive the price of a seat for this fixture. Location comes first, with the Club Level and the central West Stand at the top of the scale and the Upper Tier ends at the bottom. Demand follows and builds steadily through the season, while timing matters too: a Saturday afternoon in March sells faster than a winter midweek. The 2026/27 run-in adds pressure, with hospitality sitting in a separate price band altogether.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Tier, ends and corners | £350 – £450 | Budget-conscious first-time visitors | Elevated view of the whole pitch from the highest tier |
| Upper Tier, sideline | £380 – £500 | Couples and small groups | Side-on view across the East or West Stand |
| Lower Tier, sideline and central | £420 – £600+ | Buyers who want to be close to the pitch | Pitch-level seats with no pillars in the bowl |
| Club Level | £650 – £1,000+ | Special occasions and gifts | Padded seats with restaurants and lounges |
| Hospitality and boxes | £800 – £1,500+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Private boxes or premium lounges with dining |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Resale prices at the Emirates sit well above face value for a simple reason: the general public has almost no other route in. The marketplace price reflects access to a ground where nearly every seat is allocated through membership, not just the cost printed on the ticket. Buying early, before the pool of listings thins, does more for your budget than any other single choice.
The Emirates is a fully enclosed three-tier bowl with no pillars, so the main choices are the tier and how central you sit. The Lower Tier is at pitch level, the Club Level is the premium middle tier and the Upper Tier rises above. Around the bowl, the North Bank and the Clock End sit behind the goals, while the East and West Stands run the touchlines. The Emirates Stadium seating plan breaks down every block if you want to compare positions in detail.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bank, Lower Tier | Home fans who want atmosphere | Mid-range | The home atmosphere end. Licensed standing rails arrive here from 2027/28 |
| West Stand, Lower Tier | Close to the tunnel and benches | Upper | Holds the dugouts and technical areas, with the teams coming out in front of you |
| East Stand | A clean side-on view | Mid-range to upper | The largest stand, with central blocks over the halfway line across three tiers |
| Club Level | Comfort and a central view | Upper | Padded seats, restaurants and lounges with separate entrances |
| Upper Tier | Value and a panoramic angle | Lower | The most affordable tier, with the whole pitch in view |
| Away section, Clock End Lower Tier | Sunderland supporters only | Lower | South-east corner of the Clock End, fitted with standing rails from 2026/27. Red and white stripes belong here and nowhere else |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the East Stand or the Upper Tier sideline and keep club colours out of sight. Sunderland stripes will stand out anywhere outside the away section. For a first visit, the central Upper Tier of the East Stand gives a clean view at a fairer price than the Lower Tier. You can compare live listings for other matches at the Emirates if your travel dates are flexible.
Standing is changing the feel of the ground. Arsenal are installing licensed standing rails in the Clock End lower tier for 2026/27 and in the North Bank lower tier from 2027/28, with around 13,500 supporters, including away fans, in standing areas once both are complete. If you want a traditional seat, look away from those two lower ends.
Height is the other main choice. The Lower Tier puts you close to the action with a flatter angle, while the Upper Tier gives a full picture of the shape of the game. The very back rows of the Lower Tier sit under the overhang of the tier above, so a seat a few rows further forward is often the better buy.
Arsenal's premium seating is built around the Club Level, the middle tier that rings the bowl with padded seats, restaurants and lounges reached through their own entrances. Above it sit the executive boxes, with further hospitality lounges spread around the ground.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Executive boxes | Corporate groups and private parties | A private box with catering and a view across the pitch |
| Diamond Club | Guests marking a special occasion | The club's top-tier lounge experience with fine dining and central seats |
| Club Level | Business guests and regular visitors | Padded middle-tier seats with restaurants and lounge access |
| Matchday hospitality lounges | Couples and small groups stepping up | Pre-match dining and premium seats without a season-long commitment |
Club Level is traditionally a longer membership commitment, which makes it scarce on the general resale market. If comfort matters more than atmosphere, book as soon as the date is confirmed.
Inclusions vary from one lounge to the next, from the menu to arrival times and any dress guidance, so read the listing in full before you travel. For a larger group, an executive box keeps everyone together and makes the cost easier to justify per head once food and drink are included.
Delivery depends on how the seller holds the ticket. Arsenal operate digital ticketing, with the club's Ticket Transfer system moving tickets between supporters' accounts, so digital delivery is the most common format for this fixture. The listing tells you exactly what to expect and when.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile tickets via the club app | That you have downloaded the app, logged in with the email used for transfer and accepted the ticket before matchday |
| E-tickets (PDF or QR code) | That the code is clear on screen or printed, with one code per person |
| Paper tickets by courier | A delivery address where someone can sign, plus your hotel details if you travel early |
| Matchday collection | The exact meeting point and time, with your order reference and photo ID to hand |
Read the listing notes for delivery timing and any seat restrictions before you pay. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards ask for it at the turnstile. Charge your phone fully if you hold mobile tickets, since a flat battery at the gate is an easy way to miss kick-off.
Plan around the delivery date shown in the listing rather than the date you buy. Mobile tickets are often released in the final week before a match, so an empty inbox a month out is normal. Your order status shows exactly where things stand.
The Emirates sits in Holloway in north London, with Arsenal and Holloway Road stations on the Piccadilly line closest to the ground. Highbury and Islington and Finsbury Park are also within walking distance, which helps spread the crowd. Allow at least 45 minutes for the walk and the security checks on a sell-out Saturday.
After the final whistle, the stations nearest the ground use queuing systems to manage the crowd. Walking to Highbury and Islington or Finsbury Park is often quicker than waiting at Arsenal station, giving the queues time to clear.
The streets around the ground fill up hours before a 3pm kick-off, with the pubs on the approach roads busy from late morning. Keep bags small and have your ticket ready before you reach the turnstile, since queues build quickly in the last half-hour.
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Find the fixture
Search for Arsenal against Sunderland on 1BoxOffice and open the listings for 20 March 2027 at the Emirates.
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Set up your account
Create an account with a working email address, since your order updates and delivery details go there.
Step3
Pick your tier and stand
Decide between the Lower Tier, the Club Level and the Upper Tier, then the stand, using the price table above as a guide.
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Read the listing notes
Look at the delivery method, the expected dispatch date and any restrictions on the seat before you commit.
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Choose your quantity
Select how many seats you need. Listings show whether seats are sold together, so filter for that if you are travelling as a group.
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Pay securely
Complete payment through the secure checkout, reviewing the total and any fees before you confirm.
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Receive confirmation
You get an order confirmation by email straight away, followed by delivery details as the seller dispatches your tickets.
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Follow your order to matchday
Use track order with your reference number to see the status at any time, then head to the Emirates with your ID.
Overseas buyers should favour mobile or e-ticket listings, which avoid courier delays across borders. If you need seats together, filter for that before you pay and look for the confirmation in the listing notes. Heathrow connects directly to the Piccadilly line, which runs straight to Arsenal station, while Gatwick, Stansted and Luton all link into central London by rail.
The main risk for travellers is the date itself. Premier League fixtures move for television, so a Saturday 3pm game can shift to the Friday night, the Saturday evening or the Sunday. Book flexible flights and refundable hotels until the broadcast picks for March are published. Keep the whole weekend open in case the match moves.
A March weekend in London is easy to fill around the match, from the museums and markets to an evening in the West End. Most hotels sit in the centre rather than near the ground, while the Piccadilly line makes the trip to Holloway simple. Staying central and travelling up on the day is the simpler plan for a single match.
Sunderland supporters face a long journey south. The train from the north-east to London takes around three to three and a half hours, so an early start or an overnight stay is the norm for a 3pm kick-off, with coaches the other common option for a long away day.
If you are travelling in from abroad on the day, leave a wide margin between landing and kick-off. Airport transfers into north London can take longer than planned on a Saturday; a tight connection is an easy way to miss the first half.
Sunderland's first Premier League visit to the Emirates came in October 2007, a year after the ground opened. It set the tone for a contest that was rarely as one-sided as the gulf between the clubs suggested. Arsenal won that first meeting 3-2, but the next decade brought four goalless draws, a run of stalemates that frustrated the home crowd more than once.
The goalless draws came in 2009, 2011, on the opening day of 2012/13 and in May 2015, when a point in north London helped Sunderland secure their Premier League survival. In between, Arsenal posted wins including a 4-1 in February 2014 and a 3-1 in December 2015. After Sunderland's relegation in 2017 the fixture disappeared for nine years, returning in February 2026 with a 3-0 Arsenal win on Sunderland's first visit back.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how stubborn Sunderland have been in defeat. They have never won a Premier League match at the Emirates, yet they have held Arsenal goalless four times and lost by more than two goals only twice. For a buyer, that means a home win is likely but rarely routine. The visitors have proved more than once that they can frustrate a full Emirates.
The fixture has also had its moments at the end of a season. Two of the 11 meetings here came in the final week of a campaign: Sunderland secured their survival in May 2015, while they were already relegated by the time of their visit in May 2017.
Sunderland arrive in March as a European club again, with the confidence that brings. Arsenal will expect to extend an unbeaten home record in the fixture, but the visitors know a point here has meant a great deal before. A first win at the Emirates would be the clearest sign yet of how far the club has come since promotion.
The figures below cover all Premier League meetings at the Emirates Stadium with Arsenal as hosts, from Sunderland's first visit in 2007/08 to the most recent meeting in February 2026. Cup ties and earlier meetings at Highbury sit outside this scope.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 11 |
| Arsenal wins | 7 |
| Sunderland wins | 0 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Arsenal goals | 19 |
| Sunderland goals | 5 |
| Biggest Arsenal win | 4-1 (22 February 2014) and 3-0 (7 February 2026) |
| Biggest Sunderland win | None in scope (best result 0-0, four times) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 7 October 2007 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 7 February 2026 |
Arsenal have kept seven clean sheets in eleven meetings here, conceding more than once only in the very first meeting in 2007. All four draws finished 0-0, so Sunderland have never scored in a game they avoided defeat at the Emirates.
Source: Transfermarkt, cross-referenced against 11v11 match records.
Every Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium with Arsenal as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2026 | 3-0 |
| 16 May 2017 | 2-0 |
| 05 Dec 2015 | 3-1 |
| 20 May 2015 | 0-0 |
| 22 Feb 2014 | 4-1 |
| 18 Aug 2012 | 0-0 |
| 16 Oct 2011 | 2-1 |
| 05 Mar 2011 | 0-0 |
| 20 Feb 2010 | 2-0 |
| 21 Feb 2009 | 0-0 |
| 07 Oct 2007 | 3-2 |
The pattern is clear. Seven Arsenal wins, four goalless draws and no Sunderland victories, with only two of Arsenal's wins coming by more than two goals.
Scores shown with Arsenal first. Source: Transfermarkt, with each result confirmed by 11v11 match records.
Not on a resale marketplace, where verified sellers list seats without any membership or ballot requirement for the buyer.
Once the television picks for March confirm the kick-off, when listings are widest. Waiting for the final week rarely brings prices down at the Emirates.
Visiting supporters are housed in the south-east corner of the Clock End lower tier. Red and white stripes should stay inside that block.
Yes. Choose a mobile or e-ticket listing so nothing depends on international post. Travel with the passport that matches your booking details.
Only if the listing states that the seats are together. Groups of four or more will find more choice in the Upper Tier than in the central Lower Tier.
Sources: Premier League fixture list for 2026/27; Arsenal official club website (arsenal.com) for the 2026/27 ticketing guide, membership access, pricing categories and standing plans; Transfermarkt for match results and attendances; 11v11 match records; Sky Sports for the 2026/27 fixture schedule.