Buy Deportivo La Coruna vs Athletic Bilbao tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match listed for Sunday 13 December 2026 at 17:00. This is Matchday 16 of La Liga at the Estadio Riazor, the ground beside the beach that has staged this fixture since 1941. It is Deportivo's first season back in the top flight after eight years away.
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Riazor is one of the most atmospheric venues in Spanish football, a bowl of around 32,600 seats in a city of fewer than 250,000 people. Deportivo La Coruna supporters filled it through the club's long decline in the lower divisions and the return of La Liga football has made every home fixture a sell-out risk rather than a safe bet.
This guide covers resale prices, where to sit, how entry works in Spanish stadiums and what the record says about this fixture at Riazor. Everything here is built to help you choose the right seat and complete your purchase with confidence.
Promotion changed the demand picture completely. Deportivo went up in May 2026 by beating Real Valladolid on the penultimate weekend, ending an eight-year absence that took in three seasons in the third tier. Season ticket numbers rose with the promotion, which cuts what reaches public sale for every fixture.
Athletic Bilbao arrive as one of only three clubs never relegated from La Liga, alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona. Their travelling support is among the most organised in Spain, but the visitors' area at Riazor is small, with recent away allocations here running to only a few hundred seats. Most Athletic fans who want to be there will be looking elsewhere in the ground.
The fixture itself carries weight for both. These clubs have met 46 times in the top flight at Riazor, going back to 1941, which makes this one of the older continuing fixtures in the Spanish calendar rather than a novelty created by promotion.
The club's support never went away during the fall. Deportivo kept five-figure crowds through seasons in the third tier, a level of backing that few clubs anywhere sustain after that kind of collapse and those supporters now hold most of the seats that used to reach public sale.
December adds a local factor. La Coruna is busy through the Christmas period, the city is compact and the stadium sits a short walk from the centre, so matchday demand competes with a general weekend crowd rather than being spread across a large metropolitan area.
Athletic's own model draws neutrals as well. The club fields players from the Basque Country and its surrounding areas, a policy unlike anything else at this level of European football and visiting supporters often pick their away days specifically to see that side in an old ground like this one.
Riazor's future adds another layer of interest. The ground is confirmed as a 2030 World Cup venue, with a proposed expansion towards 48,000 seats, so this season offers a chance to see the stadium in its current form before the rebuilding begins.
Yes, but not easily through the club. Deportivo serve season ticket holders first and release remaining seats in phased sales, which move quickly for a fixture against established La Liga opposition. Promotion season has stretched that system further than usual.
Spanish ticketing brings its own conditions. Tickets are personalised with the buyer's name and identity number and documents can be requested at the turnstiles, so the correct holder details need to be in place before matchday rather than sorted out on arrival.
Athletic's allocation is sold through the Basque club to its own members, with priority rules that leave nothing for neutrals or late buyers. Supporters who miss out look at home areas, where colours rules apply and stewards enforce them.
Language and payment are practical hurdles as well. Spanish club systems run in Spanish, often ask for a national identity or residency number and can reject foreign cards, which stops many overseas buyers at the final step of a purchase.
A verified secondary marketplace is the practical route for everyone else. You choose your area, see the full price before paying and receive clear instructions on delivery and any holder details the listing requires. No membership, season ticket or sale window is needed.
Sector rules matter more than many visitors expect. Spanish grounds keep home and away areas strictly apart and wearing visiting colours in a home block causes problems at the gate rather than inside, so match your clothing to the seat you have bought.
Timing is the other obstacle. Public sales for a December fixture open only a couple of weeks ahead, long after flights to Santiago or A Coruna and hotel rooms in the city have been booked, so securing the seat first is the safer order.
Five factors set the price of seats for this match: where you sit, overall demand, how close the purchase is to kick-off, what the La Liga table looks like by mid-December and whether you choose hospitality. Spanish face values are moderate, so resale here reflects a promoted club's first season back rather than expensive tickets at source.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper rows and end positions | £55 – £90 | Budget-conscious fans | The lower-priced way in, with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £80 – £130 | First-time visitors | Marathon or Preferencia side views |
| Lower central seating | £110 – £180+ | Fans who want to be close to the pitch | Limited stock; the stands sit tight to the touchline since the track was removed |
| Tribuna premium | £160 – £260+ | Couples and small groups | Main stand with the most sheltered central seating |
| Hospitality / VIP | £300 – £600+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Catering and lounge access depending on the package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Expect firmer pricing than Deportivo's recent seasons would suggest. Second-tier prices at Riazor were low, but La Liga fixtures against clubs of Athletic's standing sit in a different band, particularly for a first season back.
Group size is the practical variable. Four or more seats together in the covered central blocks are the hardest listings to find, so expect to pay towards the top of the range for them. Pairs and single seats give you far more choice.
The opponent shapes the range too. Visits from Real Madrid and Barcelona sit far above everything else on the Riazor calendar, while a fixture against Athletic sits in a middle band: a serious La Liga occasion without the premium the two giants attract.
Compare listings on the total rather than the headline figure. Seat position and delivery method both affect the final amount and the full price is shown before you confirm, so a quick look at two or three similar seats often reveals the stronger deal.
Riazor has four stands with distinct characters: the Tribuna, the Preferencia opposite and the Marathon and Pabellon ends. The athletics track was removed in the rebuild completed in 1998, which brought every stand close to the pitch and the roof was replaced in 2018. The Estadio Riazor seating plan shows every block before you commit.
If you want to see what else is on at the ground, you can browse matches at the Estadio Riazor in one place.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Committed Deportivo fans who want the loudest section | Lower to mid | Around 9,000 places and the heart of the home support; no Athletic colours |
| Tribuna | Premium buyers and hospitality guests | Upper to premium | The smallest stand at roughly 6,000 seats, with the main facilities |
| Preferencia | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Mid | Around 8,800 places along the side; wear neutral clothing |
| Pabellon | Families and value seekers | Lower | Roughly 8,400 places behind the goal with a calmer atmosphere |
| Visitors' zone | Athletic Bilbao supporters | Away pricing | A small allocation sold through the visiting club; ID required at entry |
| Corner positions | Budget buyers | Lower | Angled view at the lowest prices in the ground |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should avoid the Marathon and the visitors' zone. The Preferencia or an upper corner gives you a clear view of the pitch while keeping you out of the most partisan areas.
Weather deserves thought in December. Riazor sits directly behind the beach on the Atlantic coast, where wind and rain arrive quickly, so a covered central seat in the Tribuna or the upper Preferencia is worth the extra outlay on a winter evening.
Row choice matters as well. Lower rows put you close to the touchline in a ground rebuilt specifically to remove the distance, while higher rows show the shape of the game and, on a clear evening, the sea beyond the stands.
Families and first-time visitors have straightforward options. The Pabellon end and the upper Preferencia are calmer, the rebuilt bowl means sight lines are good from almost every block and nobody sits behind a running track any more. Supporters with access needs should contact the club before travelling to arrange suitable places.
Colours rules follow the Spanish norm. Wear Deportivo blue and white or neutral clothing in home areas and keep Athletic red and white for the visitors' zone. Stewards can move supporters whose colours cause friction.
Hospitality at Riazor is based in the Tribuna, which houses the club's premium seating and boxes. The offer is built for a mid-sized Spanish club rather than a European giant, which makes it more personal but limits how many places exist.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat with lounge access | Solo guests and couples | Covered central seat plus catering before and after the match |
| Dining package | Small groups marking an occasion | Seated meal built around Galician seafood and local wine |
| Private box | Companies and larger parties | Dedicated space with catering and a direct view of the pitch |
| Matchday package | Visitors building a Galicia trip | One booking covering seats, hospitality and extras |
The regional food is a genuine draw here. La Coruna sits at the centre of one of Europe's strongest seafood regions and hospitality at Riazor leans on that in a way few grounds can match.
Ask what each package covers before booking. Hospitality at clubs of this size varies from a seated meal with table service to a lounge with drinks and light food and the difference in price often reflects that rather than the seat itself.
Premium places are limited, so book early if a lounge experience matters to you. Local corporate demand has risen sharply with promotion, particularly for weekend fixtures.
Hospitality also removes a practical problem in a busy city. Restaurants near the seafront fill early on matchday weekends and a package that includes food means you are not competing for a table two hours before kick-off.
La Liga tickets are issued digitally and usually carry a named holder, so your listing will explain how the ticket reaches you and what details you need to supply.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | The phone number, email or account that will receive the ticket |
| Named ticket transfer | The holder name and document details required and when the transfer completes |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That you can open or print the file before travelling |
| Hospitality e-ticket | Arrival time, entrance and any guest names required |
Read the listing notes before you buy, especially any requirement to supply holder details. Bring a valid passport or identity card, since Spanish stewards can match the name on the ticket to your document. Charge your phone fully for mobile entry and travel light, as bag restrictions apply at the turnstiles.
Getting there is easy once you are in the city. Riazor sits beside the beach of the same name, a walk of around 20 minutes from the centre along the seafront promenade, with local buses serving the surrounding streets. Parking near the ground is very limited on matchdays.
Dress for the Atlantic. Even when the forecast looks mild, wind off the bay makes the ground feel colder than the temperature suggests and December fixtures here are often played in damp conditions.
Arrive early. Queues build at the turnstiles once identity documents come into play, the seafront fills with supporters before kick-off and the walk back into town afterwards is slow in the crowd.
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Galicia is more accessible than its position suggests. A Coruna has its own airport at Alvedro, Santiago de Compostela is under an hour away by road with a wider range of routes and high-speed rail links the region with Madrid. Digital delivery means overseas buyers need no Spanish address and groups should state that they want seats together before paying.
Build the trip around the city. A Coruna has two beaches beside the stadium, a long seafront promenade and one of the strongest food scenes in Spain, which makes a December weekend here worthwhile even with short daylight hours. If you want to add another game to the trip, you can browse football tickets across Europe for the same weekend.
This is one of the longest running fixtures in Spanish football and Riazor has been a difficult ground for Athletic throughout. The clubs first met here in November 1941, Deportivo winning 2-1 and across 46 top-flight meetings the hosts have won 24 and lost only eight.
The 1990s and early 2000s were the peak. Deportivo built one of the strongest sides in Europe, winning La Liga in 1999/2000 and the Copa del Rey in 1995 and 2002 and Riazor became a fortress: a 4-1 win over Athletic in March 1994 and a 3-0 in February 1998 came in the middle of that run. Athletic's record here through those years was poor even by visiting standards.
The visitors did have their days. A 2-0 win in December 2006 remains their heaviest at Riazor and the last meeting before Deportivo's relegation, a 2-2 draw in November 2017, showed how much the balance had shifted by then. The return game in Bilbao comes later in the season and you can find seats for Athletic Bilbao vs Deportivo La Coruna in April 2027.
What gives the fixture its character now is the contrast between the two paths. Athletic have never left the top division, while Deportivo have gone from champions to the third tier and back within a generation and the two meet again with that history in the stands.
Context explains part of the imbalance. Many of these meetings came in decades when Deportivo were a settled top-flight side and Riazor was one of the harder trips in Spain, while Athletic's strongest eras rarely coincided with visits here. The record is real, but it was built across very different periods for both clubs.
The eight year gap matters for atmosphere too. Younger supporters at Riazor have never seen this fixture in La Liga, which turns a routine December Sunday into something closer to an occasion.
For a buyer, the run of results is a reason to come rather than a prediction. Athletic have gone decades without a comfortable afternoon at Riazor and a promoted side playing in front of a full house is exactly the setting in which that kind of record either holds or breaks loudly.
The figures below cover every top-flight league meeting at the Estadio Riazor with Deportivo as hosts, from 1941/42 to 2017/18. Second-tier and cup meetings are not included here, so every figure below reflects a top-flight league game played on this pitch.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 46 |
| Deportivo La Coruna wins | 24 |
| Athletic Bilbao wins | 8 |
| Draws | 14 |
| Deportivo La Coruna goals | 77 |
| Athletic Bilbao goals | 42 |
| Biggest Deportivo La Coruna win | 4-0 (8 Apr 1951) |
| Biggest Athletic Bilbao win | 2-0 (16 Dec 2006) |
| First top-flight meeting in scope | 23 Nov 1941 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 26 Nov 2017 |
Source: Primera Division records cross-referenced across StatMuse, the openfootball results archive and the historical results archive compiled by James Curley.
Scores are shown with Deportivo first, newest meeting at the top, covering all 46 top-flight games.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2017 | 2-2 |
| 11 Sep 2016 | 0-1 |
| 18 Oct 2015 | 2-2 |
| 03 Jan 2015 | 1-0 |
| 21 Apr 2013 | 1-1 |
| 10 May 2011 | 2-1 |
| 23 Jan 2010 | 3-1 |
| 23 Nov 2008 | 3-1 |
| 13 Apr 2008 | 3-0 |
| 16 Dec 2006 | 0-2 |
| 07 May 2006 | 1-2 |
| 06 Feb 2005 | 1-1 |
| 03 Sep 2003 | 2-0 |
| 19 Jan 2003 | 2-1 |
| 15 Sep 2001 | 1-2 |
| 09 Sep 2000 | 2-0 |
| 19 Feb 2000 | 2-0 |
| 09 May 1999 | 1-1 |
| 22 Feb 1998 | 3-0 |
| 19 Jan 1997 | 2-2 |
| 31 Mar 1996 | 0-0 |
| 04 Feb 1995 | 0-0 |
| 27 Mar 1994 | 4-1 |
| 13 Dec 1992 | 3-0 |
| 01 Mar 1992 | 0-0 |
| 01 Apr 1973 | 2-1 |
| 28 Nov 1971 | 1-0 |
| 15 Feb 1970 | 1-1 |
| 09 Feb 1969 | 1-0 |
| 11 Dec 1966 | 1-0 |
| 01 Nov 1964 | 1-2 |
| 23 Dec 1962 | 0-1 |
| 30 Sep 1956 | 1-2 |
| 20 Nov 1955 | 2-2 |
| 21 Nov 1954 | 1-1 |
| 21 Feb 1954 | 2-0 |
| 05 Apr 1953 | 3-2 |
| 18 Nov 1951 | 3-1 |
| 08 Apr 1951 | 4-0 |
| 04 Dec 1949 | 1-1 |
| 17 Oct 1948 | 3-1 |
| 13 Apr 1947 | 3-3 |
| 18 Mar 1945 | 1-2 |
| 16 Jan 1944 | 1-0 |
| 28 Mar 1943 | 2-0 |
| 23 Nov 1941 | 2-1 |
Source: StatMuse, the historical results archive compiled by James Curley and the openfootball results archive. Every result confirmed by at least two independent records.
Carry a passport or national identity card, because Spanish tickets are personalised and can be matched to a document at the turnstiles.
Visiting supporters use the designated visitors' zone, which is small and away colours should stay out of the home stands.
The Preferencia gives a clear side view with a calmer setting than the Marathon, where the most vocal support gathers.
It is around a twenty minute walk along the seafront, with local buses running close to the ground.
Yes, choose listings marked as seated together and request adjacent seats before completing payment.
Sources: RC Deportivo official club information, Real Zaragoza official away ticket notice for Riazor, published La Liga stadium data, StatMuse and the openfootball results archive.