Buy Alaves vs Celta Vigo tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga fixture scheduled for Sunday 7 February 2027 and kick-off currently listed at 18:00 local time (17:00 UK). It is matchday 23, played at Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz, a compact ground that opened in 1924. La Liga confirms exact kick-off slots a few weeks before each round, so keep the whole weekend free in case the game moves.
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The last meeting between these sides was one of the wildest results of last season. Alavés came from behind to win 4-3 in Vigo in March 2026, a comeback that turned a routine fixture into one both sets of supporters now talk about. For Alavés fans, February is the chance to follow that up on home turf.
There is a score to settle in Vitoria too. Celta won 1-0 at Mendizorrotza in November 2025 and the hosts have not beaten them at home since April 2024.
For a buyer, that history means a match where the result is genuinely open. Neither side has won consecutive meetings in Vitoria since 2021 and only two of the 17 home meetings have been decided by more than two goals. Expect a tight game with the outcome in doubt until late.
Start with the ground. Mendizorrotza holds 19,840, which makes it one of the smaller stadiums in the Spanish top flight. Season ticket holders fill a large share of it, so the number of seats that reach general sale for any league game is limited before a single resale listing appears.
Then add the visitors. Celta Vigo are in the Europa League this season, which keeps their profile high across Spain. Vigo is close to 600 kilometres from Vitoria-Gasteiz, so the travelling contingent is usually measured in hundreds rather than thousands. Pressure on seats comes mainly from the home side.
The fixture carries a cup memory as well. In February 2017, Alavés beat Celta 1-0 at Mendizorrotza in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, after a goalless first leg in Vigo, to reach the club's first final in the competition. Home supporters still count that night among the great evenings at the ground.
The first meeting of this season comes first. Buyers who want both games can pair this with Celta Vigo vs Alavés at Balaídos on 18 October 2026, a rematch of last season's seven-goal game.
Kick-off time shapes the crowd more than most fixtures here. The last three home league meetings with Celta drew 18,039 on a Saturday evening in April 2024, 13,612 on a Monday night in January 2025 and 16,582 on a Saturday afternoon in November 2025. A Sunday evening slot in February sits at the busier end of that range.
League context adds weight. Celta pushed for Europe last season and got there, while Alavés secured another season in the top flight. Every home point matters to a club of Alavés' size and winter fixtures against sides chasing Europe tend to draw the home crowd out in numbers.
Yes, but the club route is narrow. Alavés sell match tickets to members and season ticket holders first and in a ground this size the central areas of the Tribuna Principal are often gone before a general sale opens. Non-members who wait can find only corner or end seats left.
Celta supporters have a separate route through their own club, which receives an allocation for the away section at Mendizorrotza. Visiting fans who miss that allocation should buy only listings that confirm a seat inside the away area and wear neutral clothing anywhere else.
Overseas buyers face an extra hurdle. Club sales can require registration in Spanish, a local payment method or a member number, which makes a short trip hard to organise through club routes alone.
Alavés members, the club's socios, form the core of the crowd and get the first chance at any seats that season ticket holders release. For a visit from a side like Celta, that first window usually absorbs the central seats in both long stands.
The resale marketplace is the practical route for everyone else. Listings on 1BoxOffice come from verified sellers, including season ticket holders who cannot attend. Every listing shows its stand and delivery method before you pay and every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee.
Supply often improves in the final fortnight, once members know their plans. With a capacity under 20,000, though, groups should not assume plenty of adjacent seats will be left in the last week.
Five factors shape prices for this match. Seat location comes first, with the centre of the Tribuna Principal at the top of the range. Demand follows and a visit from a Europa League side sits in the middle of Alavés' 2026/27 home schedule, well below Real Madrid or Barcelona but above most visits from promoted clubs.
Timing matters too, since prices move once La Liga confirms the kick-off slot. The competition context adds weight, with Alavés chasing points at home all season. Hospitality packages sit in a bracket of their own.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondo / behind the goal | £40 – £70 | Budget-minded buyers who want atmosphere | Close to the goal among home supporters |
| Corner seating | £45 – £80 | Groups looking to sit together | Angled view, often easier to find in blocks |
| Tribuna Preferencia | £55 – £95 | Fans who want a side-on view | Long side opposite the main stand |
| Tribuna Principal, central | £80 – £140+ | Buyers after a central view of the pitch | Main stand near the halfway line; supply is thin |
| Hospitality / VIP | £190 – £420+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Premium main stand seat with catering; packages vary |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, the club's own prices for league matches have typically run from around €30 behind the goals to around €75 in the main stand. Resale sits above those figures because it gives you access once club sales have closed, in a ground where club sales close early.
Compare that with the reverse fixture. Balaídos is operating at a reduced capacity while its rebuild finishes, yet it still holds several thousand more than Mendizorrotza. Buyers weighing both games will usually find more choice for the Vigo date on the Estadio de Balaídos listings and fewer, pricier central seats in Vitoria.
A Sunday evening slot shapes the market as well. It suits visitors who can travel home on Monday, while buyers from Bilbao, San Sebastián or Pamplona can make the return trip the same night.
If the slot moves, prices usually follow. A switch to a Saturday evening tends to lift demand from regional buyers, while a Monday night would thin the crowd and soften resale prices, as the January 2025 meeting showed.
The Tribuna Principal runs along one side and holds the premium seats and the club's VIP facilities. The Tribuna Preferencia faces it on the opposite side, while the Fondo Norte and Fondo Sur close off each end, linked by corner seating. The Mendizorrotza seating plan shows how the stands and corners fit together.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna Principal, central | Buyers who want a central view | Upper | Near the dugouts and the tunnel; limited supply |
| Tribuna Principal, lateral | Couples and families | Middle to upper | Main stand comfort with an angled view |
| Tribuna Preferencia | Neutrals who want a side-on view | Middle | Faces the main stand; strong for following the whole pitch |
| Fondos (home sections) | Fans who want noise and energy | Lower | Behind the goals among local supporters; wear neutral or Alavés colours |
| Corner seating | Budget buyers and groups | Lower to middle | Often the easiest place to keep a group together |
| Away section | Celta Vigo supporters | Set by allocation | Segregated area with its own entrance; sky blue belongs here only |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Tribuna Preferencia or the lateral Tribuna Principal. Both avoid the colours issue near the away section and give a fair view of both teams. If you are travelling with Celta supporters, buy inside the away area rather than a neighbouring home block.
In a ground this compact, row choice matters more than stand choice for many buyers. Front rows put you almost at pitch level, while middle and upper rows give a wider view without feeling remote. If you like to watch the shape of a game, sit a little higher.
Families and first-time visitors usually settle on the Tribuna Preferencia, where the atmosphere is lively without the constant standing and singing behind the goals. Buyers who want to be among the loudest home support should look at the fondos, keeping well away from the away section.
Weather is worth a thought in February. Vitoria-Gasteiz sits on a high plateau and winter evenings can be cold and wet, so dress in layers whichever stand you pick. For the wider matchday picture, from the ground's history to getting there on the day, see our guide to Mendizorrotza Stadium.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Tribuna seat | Couples and small groups | Padded main stand seating close to the halfway line |
| VIP seat with lounge access | Guests who want a reserved seat | A numbered seat in the VIP area with hospitality service |
| VIP lounge package | Corporate parties | Pre-match food and drink in the main stand facilities |
| Private box | Client entertaining and celebrations | A private space for a group with its own view of the pitch |
The club's premium facilities sit in the Tribuna Principal, so every hospitality tier keeps you close to the centre of the pitch. Inclusions vary by package, so read what food, drink and parking are covered before you commit.
On a February evening, hospitality has a practical upside. You spend the build-up indoors and warm, then take your seat shortly before the teams come out. Premium places are limited in a ground of this size, so allow more lead time than you would for a standard ticket.
Hospitality also suits visitors who want the day handled for them. Rather than hunting for food in a busy area before kick-off, you head straight to your lounge or seat with everything arranged. For a birthday trip or client entertaining, that simplicity is often the main attraction.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file displays clearly and matches the seat described in the listing |
| Mobile ticket | That the transfer opens on your phone and shows in the correct app before matchday |
| Paper ticket by courier | That your delivery address is correct and someone can sign for the envelope |
| Collection in Vitoria-Gasteiz | The meeting point, collection window and contact details in your order confirmation |
Read the listing notes before you pay, since they show the delivery method and any restriction on the seat. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards ask for it and charge your phone fully before you leave if you are using a mobile ticket.
Tickets for La Liga matches are often released to sellers close to matchday, so do not worry if yours arrive in the final week. Your order stays covered throughout and the delivery timeline appears in your confirmation email.
Mendizorrotza sits about 1.7 kilometres from the city centre on Paseo de Cervantes. City buses run from the centre to the ground and there is parking at the sports complex next door, though it fills up on matchdays. Aim to reach your gate at least 45 minutes before kick-off, as stewards search bags at the entrances.
Travel light. Large bags and rucksacks are best left at your hotel and bottles, cans, alcohol and flares are not allowed inside. The walk from the old town takes you through some of the city's greenest streets and bars near the ground fill with fans from early evening.
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Overseas buyers have plenty of choice on delivery. E-tickets and mobile transfers suit anyone flying in the day before the match, while courier delivery works for buyers with a fixed home address and time to spare. Bilbao Airport is around an hour away by road and offers the widest choice of international flights, with regular coaches into Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Request seats together at the point of purchase if you travel as a group and give the seller the exact name and email you will use on the day. Because La Liga confirms kick-off times only a few weeks ahead, book flexible travel that covers the whole weekend of 5 to 7 February.
Rail is another option. Vitoria-Gasteiz sits on the main line between Madrid and the French border, with direct services to the capital, so a combined trip with a few days in Madrid or San Sebastián is easy to arrange. Celta supporters without an away-section ticket should sit in neutral areas and keep colours out of sight.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is a compact, walkable city with a medieval old town and plenty of pintxos bars, so it suits a weekend trip. Celta fans planning a longer season of travel can also follow their side in Europe, with Celta Vigo vs Juventus at Balaídos in October among the standout dates.
Celta first visited Mendizorrotza in the top flight in February 1955 and Alavés won 2-0. Ten months later the hosts won 5-1, still the widest margin in the fixture. Alavés then spent more than four decades outside La Liga and the two clubs did not meet here again in the top flight until November 1998.
That return opened the most successful era in Alavés' history and Celta rarely found a way through. The hosts went unbeaten in all six home league meetings between 1998 and 2006, conceding just twice. After the club came back up in 2016, the run stretched on: counting from 1955, Celta went 12 league visits to Mendizorrotza without a win until April 2021.
The first seasons after promotion in 2016 were as strong as any. Alavés won three of their first four home league meetings with Celta in that spell and drew the other, with a 3-1 in May 2017 coming a few months after the club had knocked Celta out of the cup here.
That 3-1 win in an empty stadium changed the fixture. Celta won again in November 2021, then again in November 2025, while Alavés answered with a 3-0 in April 2024. What was once a one-sided record has become a close contest.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how quickly it has turned. For decades, a Celta win in Vitoria was unthinkable. Now the visitors have won three of the last six here and last season's 4-3 in Vigo showed that neither side can relax. For a buyer, that uncertainty is the reason to be there.
A Sunday evening under the lights in Vitoria, with Celta arriving as a European side and Alavés defending a home record they once took for granted, promises another close chapter.
The figures below cover all 17 La Liga meetings at Mendizorrotza with Alavés as hosts, from February 1955 to November 2025. Segunda División and Copa del Rey games fall outside this scope.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 17 |
| Alavés wins | 10 |
| Celta Vigo wins | 3 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Alavés goals | 27 |
| Celta Vigo goals | 12 |
| Biggest Alavés win | 5-1 (18 Dec 1955) |
| Biggest Celta Vigo win | 1-3 (4 Apr 2021) |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 27 Feb 1955 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 22 Nov 2025 |
Source: match-by-match data compared between transfermarkt.de and fussballdaten.de, with identical totals in both.
Split by era, the shift is clear. Alavés won both meetings in the 1950s and went unbeaten in six between 1998 and 2006, conceding only three goals across all eight games. Since 2016 the record reads four home wins, two draws and three defeats, with 13 goals for and nine against.
Clean sheets are a feature of the fixture. Alavés have kept nine in 17 home meetings and only one game here has produced more than four goals. Tight, low-scoring games remain the likeliest outcome, which is exactly why last season's 4-3 in Vigo stood out.
Draws are less common than you might expect for such tight games: four in 17, two of them goalless. More often than not, somebody finds a winner and in recent seasons that has been as likely to be Celta as Alavés.
Every La Liga game Alavés have hosted against Celta Vigo, newest first. Scores are shown with Alavés first and every result sits within the same scope as the figures above.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2025 | 0-1 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | 1-1 |
| 27 Apr 2024 | 3-0 |
| 27 Nov 2021 | 1-2 |
| 4 Apr 2021 | 1-3 |
| 20 Oct 2019 | 2-0 |
| 23 Feb 2019 | 0-0 |
| 3 Feb 2018 | 2-1 |
| 14 May 2017 | 3-1 |
| 22 Mar 2006 | 1-0 |
| 4 May 2003 | 0-0 |
| 18 Nov 2001 | 1-0 |
| 25 Feb 2001 | 2-2 |
| 31 Oct 1999 | 1-0 |
| 21 Nov 1998 | 2-0 |
| 18 Dec 1955 | 5-1 |
| 27 Feb 1955 | 2-0 |
Source: transfermarkt.de and fussballdaten.de match records.
Buying before La Liga confirms the kick-off slot usually gives the widest choice, as prices tend to rise once travel plans settle.
Visiting supporters are placed in a segregated away section with its own entrance, so anyone in Celta colours should buy only away-section listings.
Carry valid photo ID, since stewards at Spanish grounds can ask to see it alongside your ticket.
Yes, choose listings marked as seats together and buy your full group size in a single order.
Packages range from premium main stand seats to private boxes with catering and each listing sets out its own inclusions.
Sources: LaLiga 2026/27 fixture list, Deportivo Alavés official club information on tickets and stadium, RC Celta ticketing information, transfermarkt.de and fussballdaten.de.