Buy Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga meeting at San Mamés scheduled for Sunday 14 March 2027 at 18:00. Two of Spain's most traditional clubs meet in a ground that rarely has a quiet afternoon. Most of its 53,000 seats belong to season ticket holders, so the public window for this one is narrow.
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San Mamés sits on the western edge of central Bilbao, a short walk from the Gran Vía and directly above its own metro station. The current ground opened in 2013 beside the site of the old one, keeping the name and the nickname La Catedral. If you follow Athletic across the whole campaign, our Athletic Bilbao tickets listings cover every home and away date in one place.
Below you will find what seats cost, which stand suits which kind of buyer, how the club's member-first sales work and what the record says about this fixture at the new San Mamés.
Supply is the starting point. Around 44,000 of San Mamés' seats are held by season ticket holders, according to local estimates, which leaves a few thousand for everyone else once members have had their turn. Holders treat their seat as a family asset and renew almost without exception. The match itself rarely decides whether the ground fills.
Valencia bring history to the occasion. Athletic are one of only three clubs never relegated from La Liga, while Valencia have six league titles of their own; few fixtures outside the big two carry as much top-flight heritage. Valencia's travelling support is smaller here than at regional fixtures because of the distance, yet the club's following across Spain adds steady neutral demand. For their wider schedule, including the trip back to Mestalla, our Valencia tickets listings track every fixture.
Athletic's identity is part of the draw. The club has fielded only players born or developed in the wider Basque Country since 1912, which gives every home game a sense of local ownership few grounds in Europe can match. Visitors come as much for that as for the football.
Crowd figures back that up. The May 2026 meeting drew 46,880 and the August 2024 game 48,644. That is the baseline for March 2027: a near-full ground whatever the table says.
The club sorts its home games into demand bands. Visits from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Real Sociedad sit at the top. Valencia sit just below that band: still a near-capacity crowd, yet without the extra layer of rationing the Basque derby gets.
Kick-off timing matters too. A Sunday evening slot in March suits visitors who fly in on Saturday and leave on Monday morning. If La Liga moves the match, expect listings to shuffle as sellers who can no longer attend release their seats.
Yes, though Athletic's own channels put members first. Club Athletic, the club's supporters' membership, costs around €50 a year and unlocks a pre-sale a few days before general sale, capped at two tickets per member. For the highest-demand fixtures, such as the visit of Barcelona, premium members get an extra day before that.
General sale usually opens one to two weeks before the match through the club's website, with a virtual queue for the busiest games. What goes on sale is mostly the seats season ticket holders have released for that date. The stock is scattered rather than grouped, which makes pairs and larger groups harder to place together through club channels.
Supporters with reduced mobility have their own route. The club sets aside barrier-free areas with clear sightlines; accessible bookings can include up to four tickets for the holder and companions. Requests go through the club rather than general sale, so start early if you need one.
Visitors from abroad face a timing problem rather than a rules problem. The club window opens late, sells quickly and often lands after flights and hotels need booking. Buying a few days before travel is a gamble most visitors would rather not take.
That is where a verified marketplace comes in. 1BoxOffice lists seats from vetted sellers across the ground well before the club sale opens. You skip the membership step and the queue, while the listing shows the exact stand and tier before you pay.
Five things move the price for this match: where you sit, how strong demand is in the final weeks, how close to kick-off you buy, what is at stake for both sides in the 2026/27 run-in and whether you want a premium or hospitality seat. As a guide, the club's general sale prices start at around €30, with most standard fixtures below €60 and top-demand games costing more. Resale prices sit above that because they reflect the seats that are genuinely left.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier behind the goals | £85 – £130 | Budget-conscious buyers | Steep and high, with a full view of the pitch |
| Upper tier on the long sides | £100 – £160 | Neutrals wanting the whole picture | Tribuna Este or Tribuna Principal, upper level |
| Lower tier, central | £130 – £210+ | Fans wanting to be close to the action | Long sides near halfway line |
| Premium seating | £170 – £280+ | Couples and special occasions | Best-placed seats in the Tribuna Principal |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £600+ | Corporate guests and gifts | Central ring access with catering; inclusions vary by product |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Seat location does most of the work. San Mamés is a three-level bowl, with the middle level given over to boxes and lounges, so the main price split is between the lower tier and the steep upper tier. Behind the goals is lower-priced than the long sides at both levels.
Timing and stakes add the rest. A Sunday evening slot in mid-March draws more travelling buyers than a midweek game would, while anything riding on the result in the run-in pushes prices up in the final week. Hospitality is the least elastic category: supply is fixed, so it rarely drops late.
Valencia's place in the demand ladder keeps this a mid-priced fixture by San Mamés standards. It costs more than a visit from a newly promoted side yet well short of the Basque derby or the two Madrid and Barcelona giants. That gap is your best-value window for a full-house atmosphere.
Group size matters more than many buyers expect. Pairs are the most common listing, so they offer the widest choice; groups of five or more often need to split across two rows or pay a premium for a single run of seats. Settle on your number before you start comparing.
The new San Mamés is a continuous bowl with four stands, each split into a lower and an upper tier by a ring of boxes and lounges. Its roof covers almost all of the seating, which helps on a wet Bilbao evening. Sightlines are clean from almost everywhere, although the upper tier behind each goal is a long way from the far penalty area.
Before you choose, the San Mamés seating plan shows how the four stands and both tiers fit together.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna Norte | Committed home support | Entry level to mid range | The loudest end, home to the main supporters' groups and the tifos; expect to stand and sing |
| Tribuna Sur | Home fans wanting a calmer end | Entry level to mid range | Mirrors the north end; seats near the southeast corner sit close to the away section |
| Tribuna Este | Neutrals and first-timers | Mid range | Long-side view facing the main stand and dugouts |
| Tribuna Principal | Premium buyers and families | Upper mid range to premium | Main stand with the tunnel, dugouts and dressing rooms |
| Upper tiers (all stands) | Value hunters | Entry level | Steep rake and a full tactical view; allow time for the climb |
| Away section (southeast corner) | Valencia supporters only | Entry level | Sold only through Valencia to their own supporters, in an area separated from home fans |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should head for the Tribuna Este or the upper long sides of the Tribuna Principal. Both give a view of the whole pitch, the noise of the north end at a comfortable distance and plenty of space from the away corner. San Mamés has a welcoming reputation, though neutrals in home sections are still wise to keep Valencia colours low-key.
Atmosphere and comfort pull in different directions here. The lower tiers put you close enough to hear the players, while the upper tiers carry the noise of the whole bowl under the roof. Corner seats in the upper tier lose a little of the far touchline but remain good value.
Families with younger children are best placed in the lower Tribuna Principal or Tribuna Este, where the crowd is calmer and the concourses are easier to manage. The steep upper tiers suit confident adults better than toddlers.
If you want to compare this date with other matches at the ground across the season, our San Mamés tickets listings group everything played there.
San Mamés has an unusually ambitious hospitality offer for a Spanish ground, built around a central ring of lounges between the two tiers. The catering leans heavily on Biscay's restaurant scene, with dishes from Michelin-starred local kitchens served on matchday.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Matchday Experience | Couples and small groups | Central VIP seat with gastronomic service, access from 90 minutes before to an hour after the match |
| Sky Boxes | Groups wanting privacy | Panoramic view with catering and personal service, open an hour either side of the game |
| VIP Boxes | Corporate parties | Private boxes of 8, 10 or 12 seats in the Main and East stands |
| The Lion Experience | Once-in-a-lifetime gifts | VIP seat plus a dressing room and tunnel visit, pitchside warm-up access and a meet and greet with a first-team player |
Matchday Experience tickets stay on sale through the club until 24 hours before kick-off when stock allows, but central seats go early for a Sunday fixture. Resale listings fill the gap once the club allocation is gone.
Most VIP seats are sold as season passes, so single-match availability depends on what holders release. Club packages for individual matches have started at around €190 per person in recent seasons; resale prices reflect the date and the seat.
Smart casual dress fits comfortably in the lounges. Plan to arrive early, as the food element runs to a fixed time before kick-off. VIP guests enter the central tier through dedicated doors, which keeps queues short even on a full house.
Athletic runs on digital tickets, so delivery is mostly a phone-based process. Every listing explains the method before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | The app or link used for entry and when the QR code becomes active |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Whether it can be shown on screen or needs printing |
| Digital season card transfer | The deadline for the transfer, which the club closes two hours before kick-off |
| Local handover | The meeting point, time window and contact details for collection in Bilbao |
Most sellers deliver in the final week, once the club activates digital tickets for the date. A listing that shows a later delivery window is normal for San Mamés rather than a warning sign. Your order sits under the money-back guarantee until you are through the turnstile.
Check the listing notes before checkout so you know which method applies. Bring valid photo ID in case it is requested at the gate. Charge your phone fully before you leave, as mobile entry relies on it.
Getting to the ground is simple. San Mamés metro station sits right beside the stadium, while the Termibus coach station next door handles the airport bus. Walkers can reach it in around 30 minutes from the Casco Viejo, following the river or the Gran Vía.
Arrive in Bilbao early on matchday and the ground itself is worth a look. When this fixture was played in August 2022, the club museum opened in the morning and the last stadium tour ran well before the gates opened. Check the club's matchday schedule for March, as times vary with kick-off.
Leave more time than you think you need. For this fixture in August 2022, gates opened 90 minutes before kick-off. The bars along Licenciado Poza, known locally as Pozas, are part of the build-up. Aim to be at your gate at least 45 minutes before the start.
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Bilbao airport sits just north of the city, with routes from the UK, much of Europe and several Spanish cities. Mobile and e-ticket listings suit overseas buyers best because nothing needs to be posted abroad. Ask for seats together at checkout if you are travelling as a group; the listing filter shows only those that are.
Do not lock in non-refundable flights the moment you buy. La Liga confirms kick-off slots only a few weeks ahead, so the Sunday 18:00 slot could still move within the weekend. Book flexible travel or arrive on Saturday; a schedule change then becomes an inconvenience rather than a lost trip.
Valencia supporters planning both meetings can line up the earlier Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao match on 17 October 2026 as well. Away seats at San Mamés are sold only through Valencia to their own supporters, so anyone without a club allocation should sit as a neutral.
For a two-city season, Valencia's home ground is worth the trip in its own right: our Estadio Mestalla tickets listings show what is on there across the season.
Valencia supporters travelling by road face a journey of roughly 600km, which is why most fly. A Saturday flight with a Monday return gives a full weekend in the city without risking the match.
Where you stay shapes the day. The Casco Viejo puts you among the pintxos bars of the old town, while hotels around Indautxu and the Gran Vía keep you a short walk from the ground. Either way, Bilbao is compact enough that you will not need a taxi on matchday.
The new San Mamés was barely three weeks old when Valencia arrived on 6 October 2013. They left with a 1-1 draw, the first La Liga visitors to take a point from the ground. Athletic then went five more league meetings unbeaten at home, including a 3-1 win in October 2015 that remains the widest margin between the sides here. Valencia had to wait until September 2019 for their first league win at the new stadium.
Draws have been the common thread since. The February 2021 meeting finished 1-1 in front of empty stands, May 2022 ended goalless and October 2023 produced a 2-2. Athletic answered with narrow 1-0 wins in August 2022 and August 2024 before Valencia took the most recent meeting 1-0 in May 2026, on a day their club marked as its 100th visit to San Mamés.
The fixture has often landed early in the season. Two of the last five meetings here were played in August, with Athletic winning both 1-0. None of the 13 has been played in March, so this will be the first meeting at the new ground to fall in the spring run-in proper.
What sets this fixture apart is how rarely either side pulls clear. Seven of the 13 league meetings at the new San Mamés have been drawn; only one has been decided by more than a goal. For buyers, that means a match that tends to stay alive deep into the second half.
The figures below cover every La Liga meeting at the current San Mamés with Athletic as hosts, from the ground's first season in 2013/14 to the most recent match in May 2026.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 13 |
| Athletic wins | 4 |
| Valencia wins | 2 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Athletic goals | 13 |
| Valencia goals | 10 |
| Biggest Athletic win | 3-1 (4 Oct 2015) |
| Biggest Valencia win | 0-1 (28 Sep 2019 and 10 May 2026) |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 6 Oct 2013 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 10 May 2026 |
Source: match records from Transfermarkt cross-checked against StatMuse, with the 2013 meeting also confirmed by Valencia CF's club records.
Twenty-three goals in 13 games works out at under two per match, low for La Liga and a fair sign that this is usually a tight, physical contest. Athletic have lost only twice in the sequence. Valencia's two wins have both come by a single goal.
Results are listed newest first, with the Athletic score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2026 | 0-1 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | 1-0 |
| 29 Oct 2023 | 2-2 |
| 21 Aug 2022 | 1-0 |
| 7 May 2022 | 0-0 |
| 7 Feb 2021 | 1-1 |
| 28 Sep 2019 | 0-1 |
| 27 Oct 2018 | 0-0 |
| 28 Feb 2018 | 1-1 |
| 18 Sep 2016 | 2-1 |
| 4 Oct 2015 | 3-1 |
| 9 Apr 2015 | 1-1 |
| 6 Oct 2013 | 1-1 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse, covering La Liga fixtures only; cup and European meetings are excluded.
Yes. Resale listings on 1BoxOffice need no Club Athletic membership or season ticket, only the attendee details the seller asks for.
Most buyers do well purchasing three to six weeks out, once the kick-off slot is fixed. Expect to pay from around £85 in the upper tiers, rising for central and premium seats.
Visiting supporters are housed in a segregated section, usually in the southeast corner. Valencia fans with seats elsewhere in the ground should sit as neutrals.
Usually not, as entry at San Mamés is designed around phones. Keep your QR code saved offline in case mobile signal drops near the turnstiles.
Yes, choose a listing marked as seated together for your full quantity. Larger groups should book early, as long runs of adjacent seats are scarce at a ground this full.
Sources: Athletic Club official ticketing and matchday information, San Mamés VIP Area product details, Valencia CF club news, LaLiga fixture information, Transfermarkt and StatMuse.