Sunderland Championship fixtures 2024/25: Cardiff vs Sunderland on opening day

Discover all the major fixtures for Sunderland’s 2024/25 Championship campaign including, who they face on the opening day, Boxing Day schedule and when they will play Middlesbrough.

Anticipation for Sunderland’s 2024/25 season has heated up over the past week. The Black Cats finally appointed a permanent first-team manager with Regis Le Bris set to walk through the door

With a new, exciting manager now at the reigns at the Stadium of Light, fans can now start to look forward to the 2024/25 campaign.

On Wednesday morning the EFL released the fixtures for the upcoming season, allowing fans to make their preparations.

In this article, Sunderland AFC News highlights every major Black Cats game for the 2024/25 campaign.

Who will Sunderland play on the opening day?

The opening day is always an exciting game for any group of fans. After months of anticipation, supporters can finally see how the club will set up in a competitive game.

Sunderland has been less than successful on the opening day in recent years, only winning once in the last five years. For the 2024/25 campaign, they will be looking to change this as they face Cardiff.

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday – August 17

Cardiff vs Sunderland – August 10

When is Sunderland’s first home game?

The following weekend, Sunderland are expected to play their first home game. For the 2024/25 campaign, the Black Cats will face Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light with the details listed below.

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough – September 21

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland – February 1

Who will Sunderland play on Boxing Day?

A traditional fixture in English football, Sunderland have won their last three Boxing Day fixtures. Last season, a 1-0 victory over Hull City was the first win Michael Beale achieved at the Black Cats.

For the 2024/25 campaign, they are set to face down Blackburn Rovers with the details listed below.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland – December 26

Who will Sunderland play on New Year’s Day?

Another traditional game in the festive season, Sunderland are unbeaten in their last two games on New Year’s Day. Last season, they saw out a 2-0 victory against Preston to start 2024 on a high.

For the 2024/25 campaign, they are set to face down Sheffield United with the details listed below.

Sunderland vs Sheffield United – January 1

Who will Sunderland play on Good Friday and Easter Monday?

Going into 2025, one of the most anticipated ties towards the end of the season is the Easter schedule. The matches are usually one of the last fixtures in the campaign and are vital to continue a club’s momentum going into the last stretch.

In 2025, the Easter weekend is set to be later, taking place in mid-April. Good Friday takes place on April 18 while Easter Monday is on April 21. For details on the traditional ties, you can read the details below.

Bristol City vs Sunderland – April 18

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers – April 21

Who will Sunderland play on the final day of the Championship?

The final game of the campaign could well make or break Sunderland’s season. With hopes of achieving promotion to the Premier League, a victory in their last game could be vital to achieving this.

For the 2024/25 campaign, Sunderland are set to take on QPR, with the details listed below.

• Sunderland vs QPR – May 3