Buy Atletico Madrid vs Alaves tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga meeting at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano scheduled for Sunday 2 May 2027 and kick-off currently listed at 17:00. It falls on matchday 34 of 38, when Atletico are usually pushing for a top-four finish and Alaves are fighting to secure their place in the division. A Sunday evening slot in early May gives supporters the chance to enjoy a full spring day in Madrid before kick-off.
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The record at the new stadium is the headline. Atletico have played Alaves eight times in La Liga at the Metropolitano and won all eight, scoring 16 goals and conceding four. To see every home date this season, browse all Atletico Madrid tickets, though a weekend fixture in the run-in already looks like one of the more popular league dates for visitors.
Below you will find what seats cost, where each set of fans sits, how hospitality works, how tickets reach you and the full La Liga home record against Alaves at the Metropolitano. It is everything a buyer needs before choosing a seat.
The Metropolitano holds around 70,000, yet single-match seats for the better areas are not as easy to find as the capacity suggests. Atletico's large membership base takes a big share of the ground, and the Grada de Animacion in the Fondo Sur is largely reserved for members. What reaches general sale tends to sit in the upper tiers or the corners.
Timing adds to the pull. Early May is one of the busiest periods of the year for visitors to Madrid, with mild weather and long evenings, and many travellers plan a city break around a La Liga match. A Sunday kick-off in the run-in, with Champions League places on the line, draws far more interest than the same fixture in midwinter.
Atletico's European schedule plays a part too. With the club in the Champions League this season, midweek nights at the Metropolitano are taken by continental fixtures, and the weekend league games become the natural choice for visitors who want a domestic match. That pushes extra demand onto fixtures like this one, especially from overseas buyers planning around flights.
Alaves bring a loyal travelling support from Vitoria-Gasteiz, three to four hours away by road. The visiting section sits in the top tier of the north end, and any Alaves supporter who misses the club's allocation has to look to the resale market for a way in.
The stakes run both ways. With only four rounds left after this one, Atletico will want every point in the race for the Champions League places, while Alaves are often scrapping to stay clear of the bottom three in the final weeks. Points that matter at both ends of the table turn a routine listing into a busy one in the closing fortnight.
Yes, but the club route has limits. Atletico sell general-sale tickets for most league games through the club's website, usually after members have had their chance. League prices start from around €30, with bigger fixtures costing more, and the prime central seats often go to socios before the general sale opens.
A club membership gives you priority, but it does not guarantee a seat in your preferred block or a pair of seats together. The south end, where the Grada de Animacion is based, is generally limited to members, so visitors cannot always choose where they sit through the club.
There are practical barriers for overseas fans too. Sales windows can be short, prices change by fixture category and seats in the lower longside areas are often scarce by the time a general sale opens.
Club prices also vary by fixture. Atletico group home games into categories based on the opponent and the stakes, so a visit from Alaves is usually priced below the big games against Real Madrid or Barcelona. That lower face value is part of the reason the general sale moves quickly once it opens, as members and local fans snap up the better-value seats first.
The resale marketplace removes those barriers. You choose the area, see the full price before you commit and receive your tickets through a verified delivery method. You do not need a club account or a membership, and listings stay open after the club's allocation has gone.
That matters most for two groups. Alaves supporters who miss their club's allocation have few other ways into the ground, and visitors from abroad who decide late can still secure seats in the stand of their choice. Both can buy in minutes rather than waiting for a sales window that may already have closed.
Prices for this fixture move with five drivers: seat location, overall demand, fixture timing, competition context and hospitality tier. For the 2026/27 La Liga season, a visit from Alaves usually sits below the prices for the Madrid derby or the visits of Barcelona, which makes it one of the better-value ways to see Atletico at home. Prices can still rise in the final weeks if the top-four race is tight.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £45 – £75 | Budget-conscious buyers | Third-tier seats and corners with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £65 – £110 | Most neutral buyers | Lateral Este or Lateral Oeste seats away from the halfway line |
| Lower tier / central | £95 – £160+ | Fans who want to be close to the action | Limited supply because members hold many central rows |
| Premium seating | £150 – £240+ | Couples and small groups wanting comfort | Padded seats in the VIP level between the second and third tiers |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £500+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge dining, drinks and central seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
At the Metropolitano, location matters most along the longsides, where members hold many of the central rows in the lower and middle tiers. Timing matters because La Liga dates and kick-off times can move for broadcasters, and listings often reprice once the final slot is fixed.
Hospitality sits in its own bracket. Packages are priced on what the lounge includes rather than on the view alone. Resale prices are shown in pounds here, while the club prices in euros, so convert at the day's rate to compare like with like.
For buyers weighing up value, this is one of the more accessible ways to see a full Metropolitano on a weekend. Upper-tier seats for a fixture like this usually cost a fraction of what the same seat fetches for a derby, yet the stadium experience, the noise from the south end and the views from the higher rows are much the same.
The Metropolitano opened for the 2017/18 season and has three main tiers, with a VIP level between the second and third. The Lateral Oeste incorporates part of the athletics stadium that stood on the site, the Lateral Este faces it, the Fondo Sur is the home end and the Fondo Norte sits behind the other goal. Studying the Riyadh Air Metropolitano seating plan before you buy helps you match a block to the afternoon you want.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lateral Oeste | First-time visitors and hospitality guests | Mid to premium | The main stand with many premium areas and a full view of the pitch |
| Lateral Este | Neutral buyers wanting a side-on view | Mid | Strong sightlines along the touchline, often slightly better value than the main stand |
| Fondo Sur | Fans who want noise and colour | Lower to mid | The home end, with the Grada de Animacion in the lower section; largely reserved for members |
| Fondo Norte (home sections) | Budget-conscious buyers | Lower | An end view behind the goal, segregated from the visiting supporters |
| Away section (Fondo Norte, top tier) | Alaves supporters | Lower to mid | The top tier at the north end, steep, with segregation and protective netting; wear Alaves colours only here |
| Upper tier corners | Groups looking for value | Lower | High views across the whole pitch and often the easiest place to find seats together |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should choose the Lateral Este or Lateral Oeste and avoid wearing either club's colours. Those areas give the clearest view of the game, and the noise from the Fondo Sur carries across the bowl. Families with younger children tend to prefer the lower and middle tiers along the longsides, where the crowd is calmer. For a wider look at every event at the ground this season, browse all Riyadh Air Metropolitano tickets.
The upper tier is steep but rewards buyers with a clear tactical view of the whole pitch. On a warm May evening, the higher rows also catch a breeze that the lower levels miss.
The Fondo Sur sets the tone. The Grada de Animacion in its lower section leads the singing for the full 90 minutes, and the stadium's roof, which covers the stands, helps hold the noise inside the bowl. Even from the opposite end, the south stand's flags and chants are a big part of the experience.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| VIP seat | Individual fans and small groups | A padded central seat on the VIP level with lounge access before kick-off and at half-time |
| Shared lounge package | Couples and friends marking an occasion | Pre-match dining in a shared lounge with drinks and a reserved seat |
| Private box | Corporate groups | A private space with catering, a dedicated host and seats with a pitch view |
| Premium dining experience | Clients and guests you want to impress | Spanish dining, regional wines and the most central seats in the main stand |
Hospitality at the Metropolitano is concentrated on the VIP level between the second and third tiers, with skyboxes added since the stadium opened. Packages vary by opponent and lounge, and a weekend fixture in May tends to see corporate demand rise as clients combine the match with a trip to the capital.
If you are booking hospitality through the marketplace, read the listing carefully. Confirm what is included, whether food and drink are covered, the dress code and the time the lounge opens. Some packages include parking or a matchday programme; others do not.
For a 17:00 kick-off, hospitality also makes the day easier to plan. Guests can arrive early, eat in comfort and avoid the crush on the metro, then stay on after the final whistle while the crowds clear from the stations outside.
Hospitality also solves the seats-together problem for larger groups. A shared table or private box keeps everyone in one place, which is harder to arrange in the general stands once members have taken their seats. Lounges usually open well before kick-off, which gives time to eat without rushing.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | The app or wallet it uses, the name on the ticket and when it will be transferred to you |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Whether it needs printing or can be scanned from your phone and that the barcode is clear |
| Ticket transfer | Whether you need a club account to accept the transfer and how long the link stays active |
| Collection | The collection point, its opening hours on matchday and the identification required |
Spanish clubs often release tickets only in the final days before a match, so delivery in the week of the game is normal. Your order confirmation and the tracking page show when to expect them, and support can step in if anything looks wrong.
Read the listing notes before you buy so you know the delivery method and timing. Bring valid photo ID in case of checks at the turnstiles. If your ticket is on your phone, charge it fully before you set off and save a screenshot as a backup.
The stadium sits about 11 kilometres east of the city centre, so walking is not practical. Metro line 7 runs to Estadio Metropolitano station, a few hundred metres from the ground, and the journey from central Madrid takes around 45 minutes including a change. The stadium is in fare zone A, so a standard single ticket or a ten-trip card works.
Line 7 gets very busy in the hour before kick-off and straight after the final whistle. Arriving early avoids the worst of the queues, and Las Musas, the next station along line 7, is a useful alternative when Estadio Metropolitano is packed. Allow extra time for security checks at the gates.
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Overseas buyers can choose mobile or e-ticket delivery, which removes the need for a postal address in Spain. If you are travelling as a group, pick listings that confirm seats together and note any restrictions before you pay. Madrid-Barajas airport is closer to the stadium than to the city centre, which makes a match-and-flight weekend straightforward, and the metro links both.
La Liga dates can move once broadcasters finalise their schedules, often only a few weeks ahead. Book flexible travel and accommodation if you can, or stay for the full weekend so a Saturday or Monday switch does not catch you out. Alaves supporters can reach Madrid from Vitoria-Gasteiz by road or rail in a few hours, and many make a weekend of it, with Plaza Mayor and the bars of the old town the natural places to gather before heading east on line 7.
The story of this fixture at the Metropolitano is one of total home control. Atletico won the first La Liga meeting at the new stadium 1-0 in December 2017, then beat Alaves 3-0 a year later. When football returned after the 2020 lockdown, Atletico won 2-1 in an empty stadium in June, and they won 1-0 behind closed doors again in March 2021, during the season that ended with Atletico crowned La Liga champions.
Crowds returned and so did the wins. A 4-1 victory in April 2022 is the widest margin at the ground, and when Alaves came back up to La Liga, Atletico beat them 2-1 in October 2023 and again 2-1 in November 2024. The most recent meeting, in January 2026, ended 1-0, extending the run to eight wins from eight.
Alaves have rarely gone quietly. They scored in four of the eight games and took Atletico close in the three 2-1 defeats, but they have never left the Metropolitano with a point. For a club whose history includes a famous run to the 2001 UEFA Cup final, a first result in Madrid would be a statement.
The fixture's home record also reflects how quickly Atletico made the new stadium their own. The club left the Vicente Calderon after the 2016/17 season, and the Metropolitano became a fortress against sides from outside the top of the table. Alaves have been one of the clearest examples, beaten in every La Liga visit since the first season in the new ground.
That record is what gives the May 2027 meeting its edge. Atletico will expect to make it nine from nine, while Alaves arrive knowing a single point would be their first ever at the stadium. With the reverse fixture already played in Vitoria in October, this meeting closes the season series between the sides, and both sets of supporters will want to finish it with something to remember on the trip home. For buyers, a fixture with a long winning streak on the line and points at stake at both ends of the table is a strong way to see the Metropolitano at full volume.
The figures below cover every La Liga meeting at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with Atletico Madrid as hosts.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 8 |
| Atletico Madrid wins | 8 |
| Alaves wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Atletico Madrid goals | 16 |
| Alaves goals | 4 |
| Biggest Atletico Madrid win | 4-1 |
| Biggest Alaves win | None |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 16 Dec 2017 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 18 Jan 2026 |
Source: Transfermarkt, cross-referenced with Football-Data and openfootball results records.
Read across the eight games and the pattern is clear. Atletico have kept four clean sheets and average two goals per game, while Alaves average half a goal. Meetings at the old Vicente Calderon, at Mendizorrotza and in the Copa del Rey are excluded, so these figures reflect La Liga football at the Metropolitano only.
Atletico have scored in all eight meetings here, and only once, in April 2022, have they scored more than three. The typical pattern is a narrow home win, with six of the eight games settled by a single goal.
Every La Liga meeting at the Metropolitano with Atletico as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Atletico Madrid 2-1 Alaves |
| 29 Oct 2023 | Atletico Madrid 2-1 Alaves |
| 02 Apr 2022 | Atletico Madrid 4-1 Alaves |
| 21 Mar 2021 | Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves |
| 27 Jun 2020 | Atletico Madrid 2-1 Alaves |
| 08 Dec 2018 | Atletico Madrid 3-0 Alaves |
| 16 Dec 2017 | Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves |
Source: Transfermarkt and Football-Data, with results since 2020 also confirmed by openfootball.
Yes. The resale marketplace lets you buy without an Atletico membership or club account.
Buying soon after the date and kick-off time are confirmed usually gives the widest choice. Prices often rise once the top-four stakes become clear.
Visiting supporters are housed in the top tier at the north end of the stadium. Alaves colours should only be worn in that section.
Take metro line 7 to Estadio Metropolitano station, which is a short walk from the ground. Allow around 45 minutes from central Madrid.
Many listings guarantee adjacent seats, and the listing notes state this clearly. The upper tiers often have the most pairs and groups available.
Sources: Atletico Madrid official ticketing information, LaLiga official fixture list, Transfermarkt, Football-Data, openfootball, Football Ground Guide and LaLiga Expert stadium guide.