It’s a landmark return to the international spotlight for the Black Cats.
And if you didn’t secure your ticket for the Stadium of Light, you can still watch the Europa League action on TNT Sports, who recently commissioned a huge mural in Low Row to celebrate the club’s first foray into European competition in over half a century.
Various pubs and venues in the city have a TNT Sports package, and here’s just 12 of them where you can watch the big game on September 16.
1. The Fans Museum
The Fans Museum is making a proper night of it with a live screening, memorabilia on displays, snacks and pies and prizes to be won and even special guests from the last time Sunderland were in Europe. Free entry. | Sunderland Echo
2. Stack Seaburn
Stack has one of the biggest screens in the city for the games. You can book a bench in advance. There's also walk ups but it's first come, first served for seats. | Stack
3. The Fire Station
Tickets for all of the Fire Station's Europa League screenings are available now - most are free to attend with £5 tickets for Torrense, AC Milan and Anderlecht away hosted by Wise Men Say. | The Fire Station
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4. Ashbrooke Sports Club
The historic sports club has undergone a wave of improvements recently, including to the bars where you can watch TNT on the big screen. | Sunderland Echo