FOOTBALL TRIP SUNDERLAND VS. CARDIFF CITY

Sunderland recently appointed Régis Le Bris as their new coach, who is determined to write a new chapter in Sunderland's history with hard work. The goal for the season: to compete for a play-off place. With the signing of 18-year-old star player Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude, and 17-year-old Chris Rigg, this goal could be within reach.

With the signing of Aaron Ramsey, who returns in June 2023, Cardiff have made a big splash in the transfer market for a player who may not have the class of his early years but brings invaluable experience to an international squad that includes Dutch player Anwar el Ghazi, who until recently played for Mainz.

Plan your football trip to England with DFDS and immerse yourself in the fascination and passion of the sport!

Your football journey with DFDS is about more than just the sport - it's about the shared experience with your group of friends! On board the ferry that departs from IJmuiden in the afternoon, you can enjoy a relaxing crossing. End the evening with a drink at the Navigators Pub or the Columbus Club while toasting the upcoming match.

On the morning of the match day you will arrive in Newcastle rested. Tip: Take the tube from Newcastle Central Station to the Stadium of Light stop to catch the Sunderland match. The journey only takes about 25 minutes! It is a fifteen-minute walk from the metro stop to the stadium. Enjoy the atmosphere in the stadium during the match and cheer on the Black Cats. Do you really want to make it a unique experience? Then book a Premium ticket for exclusive seats and access to the Black Cats Bar.

After the match you can end the evening in bustling Newcastle in one of the many typical English pubs! The next morning you have the opportunity to explore this northern English city a little further. In the afternoon the ferry will wait for you at the Newcastle port terminal for the return journey to IJmuiden.

Newcastle exudes metropolitan cool, offering something for everyone.

Art lovers can peruse the collections at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art or the Laing Art Gallery and sport fanatics can take a tour of St James’ Park. The Quayside boasts some of the city’s best bars and restaurants and is home to a fantastic Sunday market.

We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.

We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.