Keel Crossing Opening Celebrations

The landmark new footbridge, which connects the city centre with Sheepfolds and the Stadium of Light, will officially open at 1:30pm on Saturday, 18^th October, in time to welcome thousands of Black Cats fans heading to the Stadium of Light to watch Sunderland AFC take on Wolves.

Keel Square will be alive with activity ahead of kick off, with family-friendly entertainment taking place from 12pm.  Archive SAFC footage will be screened on the Expo Sunderland Pavilion with live entertainment and a meet and greet with former players also taking place in the build-up to kick off.   a At 2pm, an SAFC fan parade - led by This Is Wearside - will depart from Keel Square and will continue over the Keel Crossing to Sheepfolds and the Stadium of Light.