Local football runs on volunteers, kit money and lifts to away games.
We’re proud to say D&G Minibus Van Hire are now the proud sponsors of the Grindon Board Inn Over 40s football team. You’ll spot our banner pitch-side, and if you’re a Sunderland team looking for minibus hire in Sunderland for your own away days, we’d love to help you too.
- Best for: Sunday league, veterans and over 40s teams in Sunderland and the North East
- Why it works: The whole squad arrives together, on time, with nobody driving after the game
- Good fit for: Away fixtures, cup runs, tournaments and end-of-season do’s
- Tip: Send us your fixture list early so we can plan your away days
Why we’re sponsoring Grindon Board Inn Over 40s
We’re a family-run business, and we’ve spent more than 10 years driving groups around Sunderland and the wider North East. Football away days are one of the things we cover, from local fixtures to stadium trips.
We’re proud to support Grindon Board Inn Over 40s.
Minibus hire in Sunderland for your football team
Getting a squad to an away game is half the battle. Lifts fall through, someone’s car is in the garage, and a couple of players turn up five minutes before kick-off.
With minibus hire with driver, the team travels as one:
- One pick-up point, so nobody is chasing lifts
- Players and kit arrive together
- Nobody has to stay off the drinks to drive home
- The driver handles the parking and the traffic
Arriving together is a team-talk on wheels. It’s also the simplest way to make sure you’ve actually got eleven players when the whistle goes.
Who’s behind the wheel
All our drivers are licensed PSV drivers, DBS checked, and we carry public liability insurance. We run 24/7, which helps with early kick-offs and late finishes, and we’ve built up 215+ five-star Google reviews.
Our football away day transport page covers everything from Sunday league fixtures to stadium trips across the UK.
Booking minibus hire in Sunderland for your club
- Your squad size, including subs and coaches (we run 8 to 16 seats)
- Your fixture dates, or the full season if you know it
- Kick-off times and how long you’ll want after the game
- Where you want collecting from, such as the clubhouse or a pub
What a football team should look for in minibus hire
Not all group transport suits a squad. Before you book anything, check these:
- A driver included. Players shouldn’t be driving after 90 minutes and a few drinks
- The right size. Count players, subs, coaches and kit. We run 8 to 16 seats
- Licensed and checked drivers. Ours are PSV licensed and DBS checked, which matters for youth teams too
- Insurance. We carry public liability insurance
- Early and late availability. We run 24/7, so early kick-offs and long trips aren’t a problem
Away days, tournaments and stadium trips
A Sunday league away day can be a short hop: across Sunderland, out to Washington or Houghton, or over the bridge to Gateshead and Newcastle. For those, one minibus and a fixed pick-up point keeps everything simple.
Tournaments and cup runs can take you further. We cover UK-wide travel, so a weekend tournament or a trip to watch a big game is just as easy to book as a local fixture.
After the final whistle
Football doesn’t end at the final whistle. End-of-season presentations, Christmas dos and celebration nights all need getting to and from, and that’s when having a driver really pays off.
If your club is planning a night out, our parties and group events page covers that side of things.
Running a club or team in Sunderland? Have a read of what our customers say before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer minibus hire in Sunderland for football teams?
Yes. We cover football away days from Sunderland and across the North East, all with a driver, from 8 to 16 seats.
Can you take us to tournaments outside the North East?
Yes. UK-wide travel is available for tournaments, cup games and stadium trips.
Can we book transport for the whole season?
Send us your fixture list and we’ll talk through the dates with you.
Good luck to Grindon Board Inn Over 40s
We’re proud to be backing them. If your team in Sunderland, Gateshead or South Shields needs getting to its next away game, get in touch.
