What happened?
Brighton & Hove Albion FC is set to unveil its new gallery at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16. The gallery celebrates the club's 125-year history, featuring interactive exhibits, treasured memorabilia, and personal stories of the club's journey.
Why it matters for Brighton & Hove Albion
The new gallery is a significant milestone for the club, marking its 125-year anniversary. The exhibition brings together iconic objects, archive material, film, and personal stories to tell the story of one of English football's most resilient clubs.
What comes next?
The gallery will be open from 11:00am to 16:00pm on both days. Admission is £10.50 for adults, £5 for children aged 5–18, and free for children under five and carers. The event will also feature activities such as a performance by the Brighton School of Samba, badgemaking, a football kit dress-up and selfie area, and a pundit’s corner station.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Stand or Fall is the new, official gallery of BHAFC and forms part of the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations. The interactive exhibition brings together iconic objects, treasured memorabilia, archive material, film, and personal stories to tell the story of one of English football's most resilient clubs.
The gallery opens at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Rail visitors can also take advantage of a 2-for-1 admission offer. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm, as well as Bank Holiday Mondays.
Who's involved?
Hedley Swain, CEO of Brighton & Hove Museums, said: "We are honoured to give this gallery its permanent home, having worked closely with the club, key partners, and supporters to bring it to life. Football clubs are about so much more than sport - they're part of the cultural fabric of a place, shaping identities, communities, and generations of shared memories."
Tony Bloom, Brighton & Hove Albion Chairman, said: "Brighton & Hove Albion has always been such an important part of the identity of our city and a source of pride that connects generations of supporters and families. Our history has included extraordinary highs and some challenging moments throughout every chapter. We celebrate the players and the teams who have given us so much, backed by the unwavering loyalty and passion of our fans, who define who we are."
Councillor John Hewitt, Brighton & Hove City Council, said: "Brighton & Hove Albion is woven into the identity of our city."
Current form
Brighton & Hove Albion is currently 8th in the Premier League, with 53 points from 38 games, recent form LLWLW. The team has scored 52 goals this season, conceding 46. They are 32 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race.
Injuries and suspensions
Zadok Yohanna is currently sidelined for the team.
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A photograph of Hedley Swain, CEO of Brighton & Hove Museums, shaking hands with Tony Bloom, Brighton & Hove Albion Chairman, at the launch party of the new Brighton & Hove Albion FC gallery at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, with a blurred background of the museum's interior and a bright, natural light source, taken in August 2026.
