The Falmer Stadium, commonly known as the Amex and the American Express Community Stadium, is a football stadium in the East Sussex village of Falmer. Brighton & Hove Albion play their home games there. It is part of the City of Brighton and Hove. The stadium was built to accommodate a variety of sports and events. It hosted various games, from the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 and the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Design and Stands

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East Stand

The roofs over both ends slope downward from the bigger West Stand on one side to the East Stand across from it, giving the ground a unique appearance. When viewed up close, the semi-circular stand roofs and the tubular supporting steelwork above them immediately bring to mind the John Smith Stadium in Huddersfield.

West Stand

The West Stand is a striking structure on one side. A large lower tier, a tiny middle tier, and a medium-sized upper tier make up this three-tiered stand. The upper tier’s seating creates an intriguing appearance by mirroring the stand’s semi-circular shape. The smaller East Stand is located opposite. The top tier of this two-tiered platform was added in the summer of 2012.

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Capacity

It has a 31,800-person capacity, making it the second-largest stadium in South East England and the 31st-largest stadium in the entire United Kingdom. From next season, the Club will have a capacity of 32,500 thanks to council approval in 2021.

Location

The Amex Stadium is located in the village of Falmer, north of Brighton, and is best reached by public transportation. On match days, trains frequently run from Brighton to the stadium, taking around nine minutes. There are also many bus options available.

Facilities

The Amex Stadium was established to accommodate all of its visitors. All portions of the stadium are accessible on a flat surface. All parts of the Amex, including Dick’s Bar, Seven Stars Sports Bar, all lounges, and conference rooms, have elevator access. The famous Amex Stadium has 21 executive boxes and ten exquisite conference and event lounges, all of which are appropriate for any size meeting, corporate function, private party, or social gathering.

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