We've welcomed the world's best music stars, watched nail-biting football action - and now rugby at its best is on the way to the SoL.
It's another milestone in the stadium's history which has included all of these 11 scenes found in the Echo archives.
Join us for memories of Take That, Summer Rumble boxing, and SAFC fans in full roar.
1. Scenes from the SoL
The Stadium of Light in 11 pictures as it prepares for a new era in its history.
2. Right back to the start
The opening of the stadium in 1997 and these fans were watching Sunderland in action against Ajax.
4. On film in 2009
These youngsters were being filmed for a DVD in 2009. They were backing Sunderland's bid to be a host stadium at the 2018 World Cup.
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