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Sunderland are back on the Premier League stage(Image: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle)

With Sunderland back on the Premier League stage, demand for upcoming matchdays is set to be high. And fans can bag premium seats with extra perks at the next game with VIP packages at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats had 11 players at the World Cup, including Granit Xhaka, Brian Brobbey and Arthur Masuaku, who all impressed on the biggest stage. And Sunderland have qualified for the Europa League after an impressive campaign saw them finish seventh in their first season back in the top flight.

Sunderland begin their home league campaign against Fulham on August 30, with a full season of top-flight football ahead on Wearside. And some hospitality packages for fans heading to the Stadium of Light this August come with a private entrance, food and drinks, live music and more.

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Tickets for all the upcoming home games at the Stadium of Light, kicking off with the Premier League fixture against Fulham, are on sale now at the Sunderland ticket office, but select tickets may only be on sale to fans with a season ticket or club membership. Another option for fans is to enjoy matchday in style with VIP and hospitality tickets from Seat Unique.

The most affordable option for Sunderland vs Fulham is the Central Longside Stadium Tour Package, which comes with a 'premium' seat in the centre of the longside stand. A ticket also includes an official SAFC Stadium Tour on the day before matchday - but fans will have to be quick to get this package, with just a few tickets left at the time of writing.

At £179 is The Founders package, offering great views of the action from a suite in the West stand at pitch level, as well as exclusive access pre-game and half-time and guaranteed post-game access. Fans with this VIP ticket will have their own dedicated entrance to the stadium and be greeted by a host on arrival, with their suite opening three hours before kick off, where they will be treated to live music both pre and post-match.

Prices rise to £225 for the 76 Yards package, but this offers 'some of the best panoramic views in the stadium', according to the SAFC website. Located on the second level of The North Stand, this experience also includes a private entrance to 76 Yards with access three hours prior to kick off, as well as live music and street-food style refreshments prepared by Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks.

And for Sunderland fans looking for the ultimate experience, there's The Coalfields Hospitality package for £509 per person - only four tickets remained for this option at Sunderland vs Fulham at the time of writing. With premium padded seats near the Director's Box, a three-course chef's table buffet and an all-inclusive drinks package all included, it doesn't get much better than this for fans.

Looking further ahead, fans can already secure tickets for other home games against Arsenal (September 12), Chelsea (November 7) and Manchester United (March 3). Tickets for the Tyne–Wear derby (May 1) are also available to book now, with prices starting at £449 for The Founders package.

For those planning to watch the action unfold from home, meanwhile, Sky Sports has confirmed it will once again broadcast at least 215 Premier League fixtures across the season, including Sunderland's clash with Fulham on August 30.