Ahead of the Premier League’s return on 15 August, here’s your full guide to Sunderland’s pre-season schedule, featuring domestic friendlies, European opposition and key dates as the squad builds towards the new campaign.
Sunderland's pre-season friendly fixtures
Gateshead vs Sunderland
- Date: Saturday 12 July.
- Venue: Gateshead International Stadium.
- Kick off time(s): 12:30 (BST), 7:30 (EDT) & 4:30 (PDT).
South Shields vs Sunderland
- Date: Saturday 12 July.
- Venue: 1st Cloud Arena.
- Kick off time(s): 16:00 (BST), 11:00 (EDT) & 8:00 (PDT).
Sevilla vs Sunderland
- Date: Saturday 19 July.
- Venue: Estádio Algarve, Faro-Loulé.
- Kick off time(s): 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).
Sporting CP vs Sunderland
- Date: Monday 21 July.
- Venue: Estádio Algarve, Faro-Loulé.
- Kick off time(s): 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).
Heart of Midlothian vs Sunderland: Craig Gordon's testimonial.
- Date: Saturday 26 July.
- Venue: Tynecastle, Edinburgh.
- Kick off time(s): 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).
Hull City vs Sunderland
- Date: Tuesday 29 July.
- Venue: MKM Stadium, Kingston upon Hull.
- Kick off time(s): 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).
Sunderland vs Real Betis
- Date: Saturday 2 August.
- Venue: Stadium of Light, Wearside.
- Kick off time(s): 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).
Augsburg vs Sunderland
- Date: Saturday 9 August.
- Venue: WWK Arena, Bavaria.
- Kick off time(s): 14:00 (BST), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PDT).
Sunderland vs Rayo Vallecano
- Date: Sunday 10 August.
- Venue: Stadium of Light, Wearside.
- Kick off time(s): 16:30 (BST), 11:30 (EDT) & 8:30 (PDT).
How can I watch Sunderland's pre-season fixtures?
Fans can stream Sunderland’s full pre-season schedule live on safc.com, with coverage available for all fixtures.