So as Wearside prepares to welcome competitors and spectators to the city for swimming, cycling and ten-pin bowling, some of our favourite landmarks have been lit in red, white and blue in honour of the tournament. See them in their full glory with these pictures.
1. Red, white and blue
Landmarks across Wearside will be lit in colour throughout this week. Photo: NNP
2. Illuminations
Landmarks across Sunderland are being lit up in celebration of the World Transplant Games. Photo: NNP
3. Let the games begin
Penshaw Monument, Northern Spire bridge, Fulwell Mill, Seaburn Lighthouse, Keel Square, Market Square and High Street West are all being lit in the colours of the games each night for the duration of the event. Photo: NNP
4. In the blue
Swimming, cycling and ten-pin bowling competitions will be staged in Sunderland and they are free for spectators to attend. Photo: NNP