Yahoo Sports Things to know if travelling to the Amex
Brentford take on Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Stadium in our next Premier League fixture on Friday 27 December, 7.30pm.
The match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime.
If you are heading to the match, here’s some useful information on getting to the ground and tips to make the most of your trip to Brighton.
Transport - Save 20 per cent on your journey to Brighton with Trainline
We’ve partnered with Trainline to give you discounted rail travel on matchday.
Trainline want to make it even easier to travel green. As part of their I Came By Train campaign to help fight climate change, you can save 20 per cent on your journey when you book in advance with Trainline.
After you purchase your match ticket, you will be sent an email with your unique discount code within one to two working days. Each ticket holder will receive an email with their unique discount code. You can redeem your discount code when purchasing your rail ticket.
Travelling by train - free travel from Brighton or Lewes stations
Trains from London towards Brighton run frequently on matchday, departing from London Victoria through Clapham Junction, or London Bridge. Change at either Brighton station or Lewes station to get to Falmer, the nearest train station to the Amex.
Brighton and Hove Albion operate a free travel zone for fans. You will be able to travel for free from Brighton or Lewes stations by showing your match ticket. Free travel will be available from 4.15pm to midnight on matchday. Visit Brighton’s website for a zone map and more travel information.
Falmer station will be very busy after full-time. Please plan your journey home and allow extra time for queues at the station.
Travelling by car - Park and Ride to the ground
For fans driving from London, take the M23 south and then the A23 before heading east on the A27 towards Falmer.
American Express Community Stadium
Village Way
Brighton
BN1 9BL
There are multiple car parking spaces at the ground or within a 10-minute walk from the Amex. Parking must be pre-booked in advance and costs £18 per car. You can book parking here.
Park and Ride is available from two sites, each with hundreds of parking spaces available. Buses from the car park to the ground open 90 minutes before kick-off and are first come, first serve.
Directions to the park and ride locations are on Brighton’s website.
Ticketing information
For any ticketing enquiries on matchday, the ticket office is located in the north stand and opens four hours before kick-off.
Any duplicate ticket requests must be sent to Brighton by the Brentford box office. Please contact Brentford's box office with any inquiries ahead of the matchday.
If you’re collecting your ticket at Brighton, please remember to bring ID.
We would also like to remind fans travelling to the Amex to observe and respect the family-friendly seating. Anyone who holds a ticket in the family-friendly area is reminded that they should be seated for the duration of the match.
Meet, eat and drink before the match
There are many options for food and drink in Brighton city centre and pubs in Lewes where you can meet other Bees fans before the match.
There are no designated away pubs in the vicinity of the Amex.
Entering the ground
The away section at the Amex is located in the south stand. Enter at turnstiles 17-21, open two hours before kick-off.
Fans will be searched on entry and bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted. There is no bag storage at the ground.
Accessibility
The Amex has wheelchair-accessible viewing platforms, audio descriptive commentary, accessible parking, and an inclusion room for fans with sensory needs to watch the game. If you require additional support on matchday, please complete this form so that Brighton can prepare for your arrival.
For all accessibility information, visit Brighton’s website.
Activities for families
Brighton city centre has many family-friendly options to enjoy food and drink during the day.
Spend an afternoon ice skating outside Brighton Royal Pavilion. Visit Brighton Pier for fairground rides, arcade games and world-famous fish and chips. Sealife Brighton is the world’s oldest aquarium with group tickets for £25. Take a walk down Brighton Lanes for vintage shops and delicious food.
Have a safe trip and enjoy the match!
