Sunderland – Sheffield Wednesday

The EFL Championship is known for its great atmosphere with a lot of passion, rivalry and enormous tension due to the unpredictability of the matches, which keep the supporters captivated until the last minute. An unforgettable experience for every football fan!

At DFDS we know that it's not just about the match, but also about the whole experience with your friends - the shared anticipation on the way to the match and the cheering that echoes through the stands every time the home team scores.

Our football package makes this as easy as possible - with several restaurants and bars on board our ferries where you can toast your team, as well as an included hotel stay. Experience the unrivaled atmosphere of British football now!

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.