Buy Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Sociedad tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match listed for Sunday 21 February 2027 at 17:00. The La Liga fixture takes place at the Estadio Riazor, Deportivo's seafront ground on the Atlantic coast of Galicia, where around 32,500 seats face heavy demand in the club's first season back in the top flight. Real Sociedad bring one of the most committed travelling followings in the north of Spain.
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Deportivo La Coruna have hosted Real Sociedad 34 times in La Liga since Riazor opened in 1944, winning 18 and losing only seven. The last two meetings here produced a 5-1 home win in December 2016 and a 4-2 away win nine months later, which says plenty about how open this fixture can be.
This guide covers resale prices, the four stands at Riazor, how club ticketing and entry work in Spain and every league result between the clubs at the ground. Everything here is built to help you pick the right seat for your budget and complete your purchase with confidence.
Promotion reset the demand picture at Riazor. Deportivo sealed their return in May 2026 with a 2-0 win over Real Valladolid, ending eight years outside La Liga that included spells in the third tier. The club marked the moment by adopting the Galician form of the city's name, A Coruña, alongside a refreshed crest.
The size of the city makes the club's following more striking. A Coruña has around 250,000 residents, yet Deportivo won the league in 2000, lifted the Copa del Rey in 1995 and 2002 and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2004. That history is why a top-flight return has filled Riazor so quickly.
Supporters stayed loyal through the decline and many of them now hold season tickets. That leaves far fewer seats for general sale than the capacity suggests, especially for visits from established La Liga sides.
Real Sociedad are exactly that kind of opponent. The San Sebastián club won back-to-back league titles in 1981 and 1982 and lifted the Copa del Rey in the delayed 2020 final, played in April 2021. They have spent the last decade as a regular presence in the top half of the table and in European competition.
Their supporters travel well despite the distance. San Sebastián is more than 700 kilometres from A Coruña by road, yet the away section here is usually filled and many Basque fans without an allocation look for seats elsewhere in the ground.
The timing adds pressure too. A Sunday kick-off at 17:00 in late February suits weekend visitors, with the match finishing early enough for an evening in the old town. It also means the game competes with ordinary tourist demand for hotel rooms in a compact city.
There is a sporting edge as well. By February, Deportivo will know whether they are fighting to stay up or pushing for a comfortable mid-table finish, while Real Sociedad will usually have European places in mind. Points at this stage of the season carry real weight for both clubs.
Yes, but not easily through the club. Deportivo serve season ticket holders first and then release any remaining seats in phased sales, which tend to move fast for a fixture against a side of Real Sociedad's standing. In a first season back, that system is stretched further than usual.
Spanish ticketing has its own conditions. Tickets are normally personalised with the holder's name and identity number and documents can be requested at the turnstiles, so the correct details need to be in place well before matchday.
Real Sociedad's allocation is sold through the visiting club to its own members, with priority rules that leave nothing for neutrals or late buyers. Supporters who miss out often turn to home areas, where stewards enforce colours rules strictly.
Language and payment are practical hurdles too. Club sales systems in Spain run mainly in Spanish, often ask for a national identity or residency number and can reject foreign cards at the last 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 delivery instructions, with no membership, season ticket or sale window required.
Timing is the final obstacle. Public sales for a February fixture often open only a couple of weeks before kick-off, long after flights to Galicia and hotel rooms in A Coruña have been booked. Securing the seat first and the travel second is the safer order.
Five factors set the price for this match: seat location, overall demand, how close to kick-off you buy, the state of the table by late February and whether you choose hospitality. Spanish face values are moderate, so resale prices here mainly reflect how few seats reach the open market.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper rows and end positions | £50 – £85 | Budget-conscious fans | The lower-priced way in, with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £75 – £120 | First-time visitors | Side-on views from the Preferencia or the outer Tribuna |
| Lower central seating | £100 – £170+ | Fans who want to be close to the pitch | Limited stock in a ground where the stands sit tight to the touchline |
| Tribuna premium | £150 – £240+ | Couples and small groups | Main stand with the most sheltered central seating |
| Hospitality / VIP | £280 – £550+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Catering and lounge access in the main stand |
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 tickets at Riazor were modest, but La Liga fixtures against established opposition sit in a different band and a first season back pushes them higher still.
Two visitors sit above everything else on the Riazor calendar. Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid commands the steepest prices of the season, while Real Sociedad fall into the next band: a serious La Liga occasion without the premium the two giants attract.
Timing moves prices as well. Values tend to firm up once the kick-off time is confirmed and Real Sociedad fans without away tickets start searching for home seats. Central blocks rise fastest in the final fortnight, while ends and corners usually hold nearer their earlier levels.
Group size is the other variable. Pairs and single seats are far easier to find than four together and larger groups should expect to pay towards the top of the range to stay side by side. Compare listings on the total rather than the headline figure, since delivery method and seat position both affect the final amount.
Riazor has four stands with distinct characters: the Tribuna, the Preferencia opposite and the Marathon and Pabellón ends. The late-1990s rebuild brought every stand close to the pitch and further renovation work between 2015 and 2018 modernised the roof and facilities.
The Estadio Riazor seating plan shows every block before you commit to a listing.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Committed Deportivo fans | Lower to mid | The loudest end and the heart of the home support; no Real Sociedad colours |
| Tribuna | Premium buyers and hospitality guests | Upper to premium | Main stand with the dugouts and most of the facilities |
| Preferencia | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Mid | Long side opposite the main stand; wear neutral clothing |
| Pabellón | Families and value seekers | Lower | Behind the goal with a calmer atmosphere than the Marathon |
| Visitors' zone | Real Sociedad supporters | Away pricing | Small allocation sold through the visiting club; ID needed at entry |
| Corner positions | Budget buyers | Lower | Angled view at the lowest prices in the ground |
Neutral buyers should avoid the Marathon and the visitors' zone. The Preferencia or an upper corner gives a clear view of the whole pitch while keeping you out of the most partisan areas. You can also browse matches at the Estadio Riazor if you want to plan a second game in the city.
Weather deserves thought in February. Riazor sits directly behind the beach, where Atlantic wind and rain arrive quickly, so a covered central seat in the Tribuna or the upper Preferencia is worth the extra outlay on a grey afternoon.
Row choice matters too. Lower rows put you right beside the touchline, while higher rows show the shape of the game and, on a clear day, the sea beyond the stands. Families usually prefer the Pabellón or the Preferencia, where the atmosphere is lively without the constant intensity of the Marathon.
Hospitality at Riazor is centred on the Tribuna, where lounge access and padded seats come with a sheltered central view. Packages vary by listing, so read exactly what is included before you buy.
| Option | What's Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Lounge package | Pre-match food, drinks and a padded Tribuna seat | Couples and small celebrations |
| Premium lounge | Fuller dining, half-time refreshments and central seats | Client entertaining |
| Box or private area | Private space for a group with catering | Corporate groups |
| Premium seat only | Central Tribuna seat without lounge access | Buyers who want the view without the extras |
Hospitality availability is limited at a ground of this size and a first season back has pushed demand up. Book early if you want a lounge package for this match.
Hospitality also solves the weather question. Lounge guests sit in the covered central Tribuna, which matters on the Atlantic coast in February and most packages open well before kick-off so the afternoon can start with lunch rather than a queue at the turnstiles.
Most listings for this match use mobile delivery, with tickets sent to the app or email shown on the listing in the days before kick-off. Personalised tickets need the holder details completed correctly, so respond quickly to any request from the seller.
| What to Confirm | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Delivery method and timing | Mobile tickets often arrive close to matchday, so know when to expect them |
| Holder name and ID details | Spanish tickets are often personalised and documents can be requested at entry |
| Seat area rules | Away colours in home sections can lead to refused entry or removal |
| Arrival time | Security queues build in the final half hour before a full house |
Riazor sits about 30 minutes on foot from the old town along the seafront, or a short taxi or bus ride. Arrive at least an hour early, carry the identity document named on the ticket and keep bags small, since security searches can slow the turnstiles on a sold-out afternoon.
The walk itself is part of the day. The promenade runs along the bay past Orzán beach to the ground and bars around the stadium fill with home supporters well before kick-off. Visiting fans should keep colours covered until they reach the away entrance.
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A Coruña has its own airport at Alvedro, a short drive from the city, with domestic links to Madrid and Barcelona. Santiago de Compostela airport, about an hour away by road or train, offers a wider choice of international routes and many visitors combine the two cities on one trip.
Travellers from Madrid can also take the high-speed train, which has cut the journey to Galicia to a few hours. If you are planning a longer stay, you can line up other football tickets across Europe around the same weekend.
This is one of the older pairings in Spanish football. The first meeting at Riazor in February 1950 finished 4-4, still the highest-scoring game between the clubs at the ground and Deportivo dominated the early years with a 5-0 in April 1956 and a 4-0 six months later.
Both clubs then spent long spells outside the top flight, so the fixture returned in earnest only in the 1990s. Deportivo came back to La Liga in 1991 and, in their second season, beat Real Sociedad 5-1 at Riazor in February 1993 as the side later known as Super Depor began to take shape.
The years around the turn of the century belonged to the hosts. A 2-0 win in April 2000 came in the season Deportivo won their only league title and they went unbeaten in six home meetings with Real Sociedad between April 2000 and November 2004, winning five of them.
The most painful afternoon for the home crowd came on the final day of the 2012/13 season. Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal at Riazor on 1 June 2013, sending Real Sociedad into the Champions League places and Deportivo down to the second tier.
The two most recent meetings showed both sides of the fixture. Deportivo won 5-1 in December 2016, with Florin Andone scoring twice and Ryan Babel also on target, ending a run of six league games without a win. In September 2017 Real Sociedad replied with a 4-2 win, Asier Illarramendi scoring twice, that briefly took the Basque side level with Barcelona at the top of the table.
That 2017/18 season ended in relegation for Deportivo, beginning the eight-year absence that finished in May 2026. The first meeting of the clubs' return comes at Anoeta in October, with seats available for Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna as well as this match.
The overall pattern favours Deportivo, who have won more than half of these games and lost only seven. Real Sociedad have never won at Riazor by more than two goals, yet their most recent visit produced six goals and a win, so neither side arrives with certainty about how the afternoon will go.
Real Sociedad's wins here tend to be tight. Four of their seven victories at Riazor finished 1-0, in 1993, 1999, 2006 and 2013, which suggests that when the visitors take something from this ground it usually comes from a narrow, disciplined performance rather than an open game.
The figures below cover every La Liga meeting at the Estadio Riazor with Deportivo as hosts, from the ground's opening in 1944 to the most recent game in 2017. Two earlier home meetings, played before Riazor opened and all cup ties are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 34 |
| Deportivo wins | 18 |
| Real Sociedad wins | 7 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Deportivo goals | 62 |
| Real Sociedad goals | 32 |
| Biggest Deportivo win | 5-0 (15 Apr 1956) |
| Biggest Real Sociedad win | 0-2 (2 Nov 1969) and 2-4 (10 Sep 2017) |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 5 Feb 1950 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 10 Sep 2017 |
Source: La Liga results cross-referenced across StatMuse, the Football-Data results archive and the historical results archive compiled by James Curley.
A few patterns stand out. Deportivo kept 11 clean sheets in these 34 games and failed to score only eight times, while both teams scored in 18 of them. Since Deportivo's return to the top flight in 1991, the home record reads 11 wins, six draws and five defeats, with 37 goals scored and 20 conceded.
Draws have come in clusters. Three of the nine finished goalless, including back-to-back 0-0 results in November 2014 and August 2015, while the 4-4 in 1950 and a 2-2 in November 2004 sit at the other end of the scale. Exactly half of the 34 meetings produced three or more goals.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2017 | Deportivo 2-4 Real Sociedad |
| 5 Dec 2016 | Deportivo 5-1 Real Sociedad |
| 22 Aug 2015 | Deportivo 0-0 Real Sociedad |
| 22 Nov 2014 | Deportivo 0-0 Real Sociedad |
| 1 Jun 2013 | Deportivo 0-1 Real Sociedad |
| 7 Mar 2011 | Deportivo 2-1 Real Sociedad |
| 1 Oct 2006 | Deportivo 2-0 Real Sociedad |
| 11 Mar 2006 | Deportivo 0-1 Real Sociedad |
| 28 Nov 2004 | Deportivo 2-2 Real Sociedad |
| 8 Nov 2003 | Deportivo 2-1 Real Sociedad |
| 6 Apr 2003 | Deportivo 2-1 Real Sociedad |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Deportivo 3-1 Real Sociedad |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Deportivo 4-1 Real Sociedad |
| 23 Apr 2000 | Deportivo 2-0 Real Sociedad |
| 28 Feb 1999 | Deportivo 0-1 Real Sociedad |
| 14 Dec 1997 | Deportivo 1-1 Real Sociedad |
| 27 Oct 1996 | Deportivo 1-0 Real Sociedad |
| 18 Feb 1996 | Deportivo 1-1 Real Sociedad |
| 6 Nov 1994 | Deportivo 3-1 Real Sociedad |
| 3 Oct 1993 | Deportivo 0-1 Real Sociedad |
| 21 Feb 1993 | Deportivo 5-1 Real Sociedad |
| 22 Dec 1991 | Deportivo 0-0 Real Sociedad |
| 19 Nov 1972 | Deportivo 1-2 Real Sociedad |
| 19 Sep 1971 | Deportivo 1-0 Real Sociedad |
| 2 Nov 1969 | Deportivo 0-2 Real Sociedad |
| 17 Nov 1968 | Deportivo 1-1 Real Sociedad |
| 14 Oct 1956 | Deportivo 4-0 Real Sociedad |
| 15 Apr 1956 | Deportivo 5-0 Real Sociedad |
| 10 Apr 1955 | Deportivo 2-1 Real Sociedad |
| 18 Apr 1954 | Deportivo 3-0 Real Sociedad |
| 5 Oct 1952 | Deportivo 1-0 Real Sociedad |
| 20 Jan 1952 | Deportivo 2-1 Real Sociedad |
| 4 Feb 1951 | Deportivo 1-1 Real Sociedad |
| 5 Feb 1950 | Deportivo 4-4 Real Sociedad |
Only in limited numbers, since season ticket holders take most of Riazor's capacity in a first season back in La Liga.
In a small, segregated visitors' zone sold through Real Sociedad to its members, with ID required at entry.
The Preferencia or an upper corner, which give a full view of the pitch away from the most partisan areas.
Carry the identity document named on the ticket, as stewards in Spanish stadiums can ask for it at the turnstiles.
Deportivo have won 18 of 34 La Liga meetings at the ground, with nine draws and seven Real Sociedad wins.
Sources: RC Deportivo official club and stadium information, Real Sociedad official club information, LaLiga official announcements, Sky Sports and Football España match and promotion coverage, StatMuse, the Football-Data results archive and the historical results archive compiled by James Curley.