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Celta Vigo vs Sevilla Tickets

Buy Celta Vigo vs Sevilla tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match set for Sunday 2 May 2027 and kick-off listed for 17:00 at Abanca-Balaídos. La Liga confirms final kick-off times a few weeks out, so treat the slot as provisional. With the season in its final rounds, a May meeting between these two clubs tends to carry weight in the race for Europe.

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Balaídos has been home to Celta Vigo since 1928. Few visitors have found it as uncomfortable as Sevilla. The Andalusians have won only 11 of 54 La Liga visits to Vigo. Celta have not lost to them at home since October 2021.

This season the stadium is in transition. The Gol stand is being rebuilt, with completion targeted for early 2027, so capacity for this fixture may still be below the planned figure of around 31,000. Fewer seats and a Europa League side at home make planning ahead essential.

Why This Fixture Pulls a Crowd in Vigo

Celta finished 2025/26 strongly enough to return to the Europa League. The home crowd has grown with the club's ambitions. Their last-day 1-0 win over Sevilla in May 2026 came with Europe at stake, in front of 20,901 at Balaídos. That kind of occasion is what the club wants to repeat this spring.

Sevilla bring one of Spain's most decorated recent European records, with seven Europa League titles. Their supporters travel the length of the country for this fixture, a journey of close to 1,000 kilometres from Andalusia to Galicia. The away allocation is small, so demand from Sevilla fans quickly spills into the resale market.

Capacity is the main pressure point. While the Gol stand is rebuilt, the ground holds far fewer than its long-term figure. Season ticket holders take a large share of what is left. A Sunday afternoon kick-off in May also suits families and visitors, which pushes demand for the side stands.

Recent meetings have been tight and entertaining. Since Sevilla's last win in Vigo in 2021, the sides have drawn twice and Celta have won twice, including a 3-2 thriller in May 2025. Supporters on both sides expect another close contest.

Broadcast interest adds one more layer. La Liga matches are shown across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. A Sunday slot in May draws plenty of international viewers. Some of them decide they would rather be in the ground, especially when a European place is in play.

Galicia adds its own pull. Vigo is a major port city with a strong football identity. Its people turn out in numbers for big home matches. A spring weekend on the Atlantic coast is an easy sell for neutral visitors too.

Can You Buy Celta vs Sevilla Tickets Without Being a Socio?

Yes, though the club route takes planning. Celta's socios (members) and season ticket holders take most of the seats at Balaídos. Single-match tickets go on sale online, through club shops and at the stadium ticket windows once members are served.

For high-demand matches, the general sale can be short. Prices for top fixtures at Balaídos have ranged from around €80 behind the goal to €195 in the upper Tribuna, with VIP areas higher still. With the Gol stand partly closed, there is even less stock than usual.

Sevilla fans face a different limit. The away allocation is distributed through Sevilla's own ticket office, usually by priority to members. Supporters who miss out often look for neutral seats, though they must keep colours hidden outside the away section.

A verified resale marketplace removes those obstacles. Sellers list seats across the ground months ahead, buyers can compare stands side by side and every purchase is protected from checkout to turnstile. It also lets visitors book flights and hotels well in advance.

Timing is the other advantage. Club sales for a May fixture usually open only a couple of weeks before the match, once the kick-off time is set. A resale buyer can secure seats in the autumn, then book travel to Galicia while fares are still low.

Sevilla fans who buy in home sections should be discreet. Stewards enforce segregation. Celebrating a goal outside the away block can lead to being moved. The Río stand is the calmest choice for supporters with divided loyalties.

What You'll Pay and Why

Five factors drive prices for this fixture. Seat location comes first, with the Tribuna and lower Río stands at a premium over the ends. Demand is lifted by Sevilla's travelling support and the reduced capacity during the rebuild.

Timing matters as the 2026/27 run-in reaches its last weeks. Competition context counts too: a May La Liga match with European places at stake is priced above a quiet autumn fixture. Hospitality is the fifth factor, with VIP areas and boxes in the Tribuna forming the top of the market.

Sevilla's pull also matters. As one of La Liga's best-supported visiting sides, they generate more resale demand than a typical mid-table opponent, especially for a weekend fixture that suits travel from the south.

Ticket Type Resale Price Range Best For Notes
Behind the goal (Gol or Marcador) £55 – £100 Budget-conscious fans End views; Marcador was rebuilt in 2023
Longside upper (Río Alto) £70 – £120 Neutral buyers and couples Raised side-on view
Lower or central (Río Bajo or Tribuna Baja) £90 – £160+ Fans who want to be close to the pitch Lower tiers on either long side
Premium seating (Tribuna Alta) £120 – £200+ Buyers prioritising sightlines Upper main stand, central position
Hospitality or VIP £300 – £500+ Corporate guests and special occasions VIP areas and boxes in the Tribuna; inclusions vary

Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.

La Liga pricing away from Madrid and Barcelona tends to be lower than the Premier League, which makes Balaídos good value for UK visitors. Prices usually firm up in two waves: once the kick-off time is confirmed and again in the final fortnight. Groups of four or more should expect to pay slightly more per head to sit together.

The stadium works have a direct effect on resale. With thousands of seats in the Gol stand out of use for much of the season, fewer tickets reach the secondary market than usual. If the new stand opens before May, extra supply could ease prices slightly, so watching the market in early 2027 can pay off.

Row details matter as much as the stand name. A seat in the first few rows of a lower tier is close to the action but flatter, while higher rows give a wider view. Check the row before you commit, as two seats in the same stand can offer very different afternoons.

Picking the Right Seat at Balaídos

Balaídos is a traditional four-sided ground with the Tribuna and Río along the touchlines and the Marcador and Gol behind the goals. The Balaídos seating plan shows how the stands sit around the pitch. The choice comes down to atmosphere, view and which supporters you want around you.

Area What It Suits Pricing Bracket Guidance
Gol Home fans who want noise Lower Traditional home end, being rebuilt; limited seats open this season
Marcador Home fans and budget buyers Lower Modern single-tier end rebuilt in 2023
Away section Travelling Sevilla supporters Lower Segregated block allocated through Sevilla; confirm entry details in the listing notes
Río Alto Neutral buyers wanting height Mid Upper tier of the long side opposite the main stand
Río Bajo Fans who want to be close to the pitch Mid to upper Lower tier on the long side
Tribuna (Baja, Alta and VIP) Premium buyers and hospitality guests Upper Main stand with the clearest sightlines and the VIP areas

Neutral buyers should keep club colours hidden in home areas. The Río stand is the most relaxed choice for mixed groups or first-time visitors who want a clear view without the noise of the ends.

The Río stand deserves special mention. It runs the full length of the pitch opposite the Tribuna, with a lower and upper tier offering two quite different views. The upper tier gives a tactical picture of the whole field, while the lower tier puts you close to the touchline action.

Matching stand to buyer is simple. First-time visitors who want the home atmosphere should sit near the Gol or Marcador. Families and neutral groups suit the Río, while business guests belong in the Tribuna.

The building work affects the western end most. With the Gol stand being completed in phases, some sections and entrances near it may change through the season. You can compare the latest layout on the Estadio de Balaídos tickets listing before choosing a block.

Matchday With the Extras

Hospitality Option Typical Buyer Main Appeal
VIP area seat Corporate hosts and VIP guests Central Tribuna seats with lounge access
Private box Companies entertaining clients Private space in the main stand overlooking the pitch
Tribuna Alta premium seat Couples marking an occasion Raised central view with easy access to bars
Group package Groups of friends or colleagues Seats together with shared hospitality

Balaídos hospitality is concentrated in the Tribuna, the main stand with the clearest sightlines in the ground. VIP prices for top fixtures have reached around €450 per seat at the club's own sale. For a Sevilla visit, packages usually sit a little below that level.

Inclusions vary between listings. Some packages cover food and drink before the match and at half-time, while others focus on the seat and lounge access. Read the listing notes before you commit.

The club has plans to expand the Tribuna in the coming years, but no timetable is fixed. For now, premium places are limited, so book early if hospitality is the plan.

Hospitality also suits visitors who want a relaxed day. Guests have their own entrances and lounges, which avoids the queues at the main turnstiles. For a corporate group or a family celebration, it turns a 17:00 kick-off into a full afternoon at the stadium.

Getting Your Tickets and Getting In

Delivery Type What to Check
Mobile ticket That the ticket loads in the correct app before you travel
E-ticket (PDF) That the barcode displays clearly with the correct sector, row and seat
Season card (carnet) How and when the card reaches you, plus any return instructions
Matchday collection The exact collection point, opening time and ID needed

Read the listing notes carefully before you travel. Bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully if you are using mobile entry. Arrive early, as queues build at the turnstiles in the final half hour.

Do not worry if your tickets arrive close to the match. Sellers often release mobile tickets in the final days before kick-off. Your confirmation sets out the expected delivery window.

Keep bags small, as every supporter passes a security search at the turnstiles. Larger bags may be refused at the gate. Storage near the ground is limited on matchdays. Travelling light makes the walk from the bus stop to your seat far quicker, especially when the crowds build before a 17:00 kick-off on a busy Sunday.

Balaídos sits in the south-west of the city. Vitrasa city buses run from the centre to the Balaídos and Coia districts, while Vigo-Urzáiz station is about five kilometres away. Taxis are the most reliable option on matchdays, as parking near the ground is limited.

Make the most of the city before kick-off. The Casco Vello, Vigo's old town, is known for seafood, pulpo á feira and empanada gallega, with the famous oyster street a classic pre-match stop. Eat early, as buses and taxis get busier in the final hour.

Coming by car is possible but slow on matchdays. The stadium sits near the end of the VG-20 ring road, with parking around the ground filling quickly. Park in the centre and take a bus or taxi out to Balaídos instead.

From Search to Seat in Eight Steps

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How Smart Buyers Pay Less

Flying In for the Match

Vigo-Peinador airport is about ten kilometres from the city, around 20 to 25 minutes by taxi, with an airport bus into the centre. Santiago de Compostela and Porto are alternative gateways with wider international links. Mobile and e-ticket delivery suit overseas buyers best, since they arrive without postal delays. Hotels in Vigo fill up on big football weekends, so book once your seats are confirmed.

Request seats together at the point of purchase rather than hoping to swap on the day. La Liga often adjusts dates and kick-off times for broadcasters and European commitments, so flexible flights or a refundable hotel protect you if the match moves. Visitors following Sevilla can also plan around the Sevilla vs Celta fixture in January for a second trip to Andalusia.

How This Fixture Got Its Edge

Celta and Sevilla first met in La Liga at Balaídos in March 1940. The fixture has been a fortress game for the home side ever since. The 1940s and 1950s set the tone, with Celta winning heavily on home soil, including a 5-1 victory in February 1955. Sevilla's 5-1 win in April 1944 remains the exception that proves the rule.

The modern era has stayed close. Celta won 4-0 at Balaídos in April 2018, while Sevilla took a 4-3 thriller in April 2021, the highest-scoring meeting at the ground. Sevilla's 1-0 win in October 2021 is their most recent success in Vigo.

Between those eras the fixture came and went with Celta's divisional status. The club spent long spells outside the top flight in the 1960s, 1970s and 2000s, so meetings in Vigo bunch into clusters. Each return to La Liga has brought Sevilla back to Balaídos. The home record has held firm.

Since then the home side has taken control again. Two 1-1 draws were followed by a 3-2 Celta win in May 2025 and a 1-0 win on the final day of 2025/26 as Celta chased a European place.

Key Moments at Balaídos (1940 to Present)

What makes this fixture distinctive is how strongly it favours the hosts over the long run. Few La Liga grounds have been as difficult for Sevilla over 80 years. A Sevilla win in Vigo would be a genuine upset, which is exactly why both sets of fans circle the date.

The Numbers at Balaídos

The figures below cover every La Liga meeting at Balaídos with Celta Vigo as hosts.

Metric Total
Matches played 54
Celta Vigo wins 30
Sevilla wins 11
Draws 13
Celta Vigo goals 98
Sevilla goals 52
Biggest Celta Vigo win 5-1 (20 Feb 1955)
Biggest Sevilla win 1-5 (2 Apr 1944)
First La Liga meeting in scope 17 Mar 1940
Most recent meeting in scope 23 May 2026

Source: results cross-checked against Transfermarkt, JaviSFC, LaLiga match centre and El Pespunte records.

The split across eras tells its own story. Celta dominated the early decades, while the modern meetings since 2012 have been far more even, with Sevilla winning three times in Vigo during that period. Recent form has swung back towards the hosts, who are unbeaten in their last four home meetings with Sevilla.

Celta have won more than half of all La Liga meetings at home against Sevilla. They have also scored almost twice as many goals. Four 4-0 home wins sit alongside the 5-1 of 1955 as the most one-sided results in Celta's favour.

Every La Liga Meeting Here

Date Score
23 May 2026 Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla
10 May 2025 Celta Vigo 3-2 Sevilla
04 Nov 2023 Celta Vigo 1-1 Sevilla
30 Dec 2022 Celta Vigo 1-1 Sevilla
17 Oct 2021 Celta Vigo 0-1 Sevilla
12 Apr 2021 Celta Vigo 3-4 Sevilla
09 Feb 2020 Celta Vigo 2-1 Sevilla
02 Feb 2019 Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla
07 Apr 2018 Celta Vigo 4-0 Sevilla
11 Dec 2016 Celta Vigo 0-3 Sevilla
07 Feb 2016 Celta Vigo 1-1 Sevilla
10 May 2015 Celta Vigo 1-1 Sevilla
29 Mar 2014 Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla
05 Oct 2012 Celta Vigo 2-0 Sevilla
29 Oct 2006 Celta Vigo 1-2 Sevilla
25 Sep 2005 Celta Vigo 2-1 Sevilla
10 Apr 2004 Celta Vigo 0-0 Sevilla
02 Feb 2003 Celta Vigo 0-1 Sevilla
05 May 2002 Celta Vigo 1-2 Sevilla
29 Aug 1999 Celta Vigo 2-1 Sevilla
24 Nov 1996 Celta Vigo 4-2 Sevilla
22 Oct 1995 Celta Vigo 4-0 Sevilla
08 Jan 1995 Celta Vigo 0-0 Sevilla
28 Nov 1993 Celta Vigo 2-1 Sevilla
22 Nov 1992 Celta Vigo 1-2 Sevilla
10 Sep 1989 Celta Vigo 0-1 Sevilla
07 Jan 1989 Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla
24 Jan 1988 Celta Vigo 2-0 Sevilla
03 Nov 1985 Celta Vigo 1-2 Sevilla
06 Jan 1983 Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla
08 Oct 1978 Celta Vigo 1-1 Sevilla
19 Dec 1976 Celta Vigo 0-0 Sevilla
21 Nov 1971 Celta Vigo 4-1 Sevilla
04 Apr 1971 Celta Vigo 2-0 Sevilla
11 Jan 1970 Celta Vigo 1-1 Sevilla
19 Apr 1959 Celta Vigo 0-1 Sevilla
10 Nov 1957 Celta Vigo 3-1 Sevilla
07 Oct 1956 Celta Vigo 3-3 Sevilla
22 Apr 1956 Celta Vigo 3-1 Sevilla
20 Feb 1955 Celta Vigo 5-1 Sevilla
31 Jan 1954 Celta Vigo 2-0 Sevilla
04 Jan 1953 Celta Vigo 4-0 Sevilla
30 Dec 1951 Celta Vigo 2-0 Sevilla
01 Oct 1950 Celta Vigo 3-0 Sevilla
06 Nov 1949 Celta Vigo 4-2 Sevilla
23 Jan 1949 Celta Vigo 3-1 Sevilla
30 Nov 1947 Celta Vigo 1-1 Sevilla
15 Dec 1946 Celta Vigo 3-0 Sevilla
13 Jan 1946 Celta Vigo 4-0 Sevilla
02 Apr 1944 Celta Vigo 1-5 Sevilla
18 Oct 1942 Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla
01 Feb 1942 Celta Vigo 1-1 Sevilla
20 Oct 1940 Celta Vigo 2-2 Sevilla
17 Mar 1940 Celta Vigo 2-0 Sevilla

Source: Transfermarkt, JaviSFC and LaLiga match centre records.

Quick Answers Before You Buy

Do I need to be a Celta socio to attend?

  • No membership is needed when you buy through a resale marketplace. You simply choose a seat and follow the delivery instructions.

When should I book seats for this match?

  • Buying in the winter months usually gives the widest choice. Listings thin out as the season reaches its final weeks.

Where do Sevilla fans sit at Balaídos?

  • Travelling supporters are placed in a segregated block allocated through Sevilla's own ticket office. Fans in other areas should keep colours out of sight.

Is hospitality available at Balaídos?

  • Yes, VIP seats and private boxes in the main stand appear on the market. Stock is limited, so packages tend to sell before general seats.

How do I get to the stadium from the city centre?

  • City buses run from the centre to the Balaídos district. A taxi takes around 15 minutes from the main stations.

Sources: RC Celta official ticketing information, LaLiga official match centre, Transfermarkt, JaviSFC, El Pespunte, StadiumDB, El Español, VigoÉ, Meet Stadium and Football Stadiums.

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