Buy Elche CF vs Alaves tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Sunday 4 April 2027 and kick-off currently listed at 17:00. It is matchday 30 of La Liga at the Estadio Martinez Valero in Elche. LaLiga confirms exact kick-off times around two to three weeks before each round, so the slot can still move within the weekend.
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This is a fixture between two clubs that know the pressure of the lower half. Both Elche and Alaves were in the relegation fight until the closing weeks of 2025/26. Both came through it. For supporters of Elche CF, a spring visit from a direct rival is the kind of afternoon that shapes a season.
The La Liga record between the two is tight. In six top-flight meetings, Alaves have won three, Elche two, with one draw. The last meeting at the Martinez Valero, in May 2026, ended 1-1 with both sides fighting for survival.
Elche's support sets the tone. The club reached its cap of 27,000 season ticket holders for the second year running in 2026/27, with 24,452 renewals and around 2,500 new members. In a ground of 31,388, that leaves only a few thousand seats for single-match buyers and visiting supporters.
Demand has been strong enough to change how the club sells. New season ticket holders have been limited to the upper ring. The club has also opened extra upper sections for matches with high demand. The last meeting with Alaves drew 22,936 for a tense afternoon in May.
Alaves face a long away trip for this one. Vitoria-Gasteiz sits in the Basque Country, more than 700 kilometres from Elche, so the travelling support is smaller than for a regional fixture. LaLiga's visiting supporters' programme, which Elche joined in 2025/26, capped away ticket prices at €30 that season.
Alaves bring more pedigree than their recent battles suggest. The club reached the 2001 UEFA Cup final, losing 5-4 to Liverpool after extra time. They also played in the Copa del Rey final in 2017. A visit from a club with that history still draws interest beyond the two sets of supporters.
The two clubs meet first in December at the Mendizorrotza, where Alaves vs Elche CF will set the tone for the return in April. Alaves won 3-1 at the Mendizorrotza in October 2025, so Elche travel north in December looking to put that right.
The timing adds weight. Matchday 30 falls with eight rounds left, when points against sides around you in the table count twice. A home win over Alaves could open a gap that matters in May.
Through the club, it is possible but tight. Elche sell single-match tickets to the general public once season ticket holders have been served. With 27,000 places already committed, the general sale window for a home game is short. The lower tiers go first.
Membership is the main route for regular attendance. The club's Carnet Franjiverde gives supporters a range of benefits without a season ticket. More than 1,300 people held one by August 2026. It does not guarantee a seat for any single match.
Alaves supporters buy through their own club for the visiting section. Anyone hoping to sit with the travelling fans should buy only listings in that block, because blue and white stripes have no place in the home areas on a matchday.
Buying through 1BoxOffice removes the need for a membership or a place in the general sale queue. You choose the stand and the number of seats, then compare prices across verified sellers. The same buyer protection applies if you buy months ahead or in the final week.
Five things drive the price of a seat for this fixture. Location comes first, with the central Tribuna at the top of the scale and the upper ring behind the goals at the bottom. Demand follows and rises in the final fortnight, while timing matters too: a Sunday in spring sells faster than a winter midweek. The 2026/27 run-in adds pressure, with hospitality sitting in a separate price band altogether.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper ring, ends | £35 – £60 | Budget buyers and first-time visitors | High behind the goals with the whole pitch in view |
| Fondo Sur, lower tier | £40 – £70 | Fans who want atmosphere | Behind the goal with the home singing section |
| Preferencia | £50 – £85 | Couples and small groups | Side-on view from the longside opposite the main stand |
| Tribuna, central | £60 – £110+ | Buyers who want a clear tactical view | Main stand near the halfway line, sells early |
| Hospitality and VIP | £120 – £250+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge access, catering and premium seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Supply for a spring fixture usually builds once the kick-off slot is confirmed. Buyers who want a specific area should be ready to act as soon as tickets are listed, because the lower tiers of the Tribuna and Preferencia are the first to thin out.
The Estadio Martinez Valero is a two-tier bowl with all four corners filled, opened in September 1976 and named after a former club president. The Tribuna and the Preferencia run along the two sides, while the Fondo Norte and Fondo Sur sit behind the goals. The ground is largely open to the sky, so the upper ring gives little shelter from sun or rain. The Martinez Valero seating plan breaks down every sector if you want to compare positions in detail.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondo Sur, lower tier | Home fans who want to sing | Lower to mid-range | The home singing section. Expect flags, drums and ninety minutes on your feet |
| Tribuna, central | A clear tactical view and comfort | Upper | The main stand with the dugouts and VIP areas |
| Preferencia, lower tier | Side-on view at a fairer price | Mid-range | A strong all-round option for neutral visitors |
| Upper ring, sides | Value and a full view of the pitch | Lower to mid-range | High above the touchline, but uncovered in most areas |
| Fondo Norte, lower tier | Behind-the-goal view on a budget | Lower | The quieter end, below the visiting section |
| Away section, upper Fondo Norte | Alaves supporters only | Lower | Segregated block in the upper ring behind the north goal, entered through gate 18. Blue and white belong here and nowhere else |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Preferencia and keep club colours out of sight. Alaves blue and white will stand out anywhere outside the away section, while green and white is the safe choice in every home area. For a first visit, a seat high in the lower tier near the halfway line gives the clearest view. You can compare live listings for other matches at the Martinez Valero if your travel dates are flexible.
The ground has a place in football history beyond Elche. It hosted group matches at the 1982 World Cup, including Hungary's 10-1 win over El Salvador. It marked its 50th anniversary in September 2026, almost exactly half a century after Elche opened it with a 3-3 draw against Mexico.
Shade matters in Elche. An afternoon kick-off in April can be warm. Most of the ground is uncovered, so a seat on the shaded side of the stadium is worth the extra cost if you are sensitive to the sun. Bring water and a hat for a 17:00 slot.
The ground is in the middle of a facelift. The club's redevelopment plan, led with the architects IDOM, includes a new white exterior with green details, commercial space behind the facade, a roof over the upper ring of the Tribuna and VIP boxes extended to the Preferencia. Access routes may change as works progress, so read the listing notes before you travel.
Elche's premium seating is concentrated in the Tribuna, the main stand that holds the VIP areas and boxes. The redevelopment plan extends boxes to the Preferencia, which should widen the choice over the coming seasons.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| VIP boxes | Corporate groups and private parties | A private space with catering and a view across the pitch |
| VIP lounge packages | Guests marking a special occasion | Pre-match dining and central Tribuna seats |
| Business seats | Business guests and regular visitors | Padded main-stand seats with lounge access before and after the match |
| Matchday hospitality | Couples and small groups stepping up | Premium seats and catering without a season-long commitment |
Hospitality in Elche is limited. Much of it is held by local business partners on a seasonal basis, so book as soon as the date is confirmed if comfort matters more than atmosphere.
Inclusions vary from one package to the next, from the menu to arrival times and any dress guidance, so read the listing in full before you travel. For a larger group, a private box keeps everyone together and makes the cost easier to justify per head once food and drink are included.
Delivery depends on how the seller holds the ticket. Elche sell tickets through the club's online ticketing platform, so digital delivery is the most common format for this fixture. The listing tells you exactly what to expect and when.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile tickets | That you have the app or account the seller names, logged in with the email used for transfer |
| E-tickets (PDF or QR code) | That the code is clear on screen or printed, with one code per person |
| Paper tickets by courier | A delivery address where someone can sign, plus your hotel details if you travel early |
| Matchday collection | The exact meeting point and time, with your order reference and photo ID to hand |
Read the listing notes for delivery timing and any seat restrictions before you pay. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards ask for it at the turnstile. Charge your phone fully if you hold mobile tickets, since a flat battery at the gate is an easy way to miss kick-off.
Plan around the delivery date shown in the listing rather than the date you buy. Mobile tickets are often released in the final week before a match, so an empty inbox a month out is normal. Your order status shows exactly where things stand.
The stadium sits on the eastern side of Elche, around three kilometres from the main railway station. Local buses K and H stop at Barxell, a two-minute walk from the ground, while taxis are easy to find in the centre. Drivers should follow the signs for the stadium onto Avenida de Manuel Martinez Valero and expect busy car parks on a matchday.
Arriving early is worth it on a warm afternoon. Queues at the turnstiles build in the final half-hour. Bags may be searched, so keep them small and leave anything bulky at your hotel.
Allow at least 45 minutes to get from the centre to your seat on a busy Sunday afternoon in spring. Bars in the city centre fill up before the match, so many supporters eat in town and travel out an hour before kick-off.
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Find the fixture
Search for Elche CF against Alaves on 1BoxOffice and open the listings for 4 April 2027 at the Estadio Martinez Valero.
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Set up your account
Create an account with a working email address, since your order updates and delivery details go there.
Step3
Pick your stand
Decide between the Tribuna, the Preferencia and the two ends, using the price table above as a guide.
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Read the listing notes
Look at the delivery method, the expected dispatch date and any restrictions on the seat before you commit.
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Choose your quantity
Select how many seats you need. Listings show whether seats are sold together, so filter for that if you are travelling as a group.
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Pay securely
Complete payment through the secure checkout, reviewing the total and any fees before you confirm.
Step7
Receive confirmation
You get an order confirmation by email straight away, followed by delivery details as the seller dispatches your tickets.
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Follow your order to matchday
Use track order with your reference number to see the status at any time, then head to the Martinez Valero with your ID.
Overseas buyers should favour mobile or e-ticket listings, which avoid courier delays across borders. If you need seats together, filter for that before you pay and look for the confirmation in the listing notes. Alicante-Elche airport sits a short drive from the city, with frequent flights from across the UK and Europe.
The main risk for travellers is the date itself. LaLiga fixes kick-off times only a few weeks ahead, so a Sunday slot can move to the Friday, the Saturday or the Monday. Book flexible flights and refundable hotels until the time for matchday 30 is published.
Elche is an easy city to fill a weekend around the match. The Palmeral, the historic palm grove at the heart of the city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beaches of the Costa Blanca are a short trip away. Many visitors base themselves in Alicante and travel in on the day.
Rail is a strong option from inside Spain. High-speed services from Madrid stop at Elche's AV station on the edge of the city, while regular local trains connect Elche with Alicante along the coast. A taxi from the AV station to the ground takes only a few minutes.
Alaves supporters face a long journey from the north. The trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz covers more than 700 kilometres, so most travelling fans fly into Alicante or make a weekend of it rather than drive down on the day.
If you are travelling in from abroad on the day, leave a wide margin between landing and kick-off. Airport transfers can take longer than planned on a busy spring weekend; a tight connection is an easy way to miss the first half.
For a fixture between two clubs with long histories, the La Liga story is surprisingly recent. Elche and Alaves have shared the top flight in only three seasons (2020/21, 2021/22 and 2025/26). Almost every meeting has been played under the shadow of the relegation zone. Results in this fixture have regularly swung the bottom of the table.
The first top-flight meeting came in October 2020 at the Mendizorrotza, where Elche won 2-0. Alaves answered in May 2021 in an empty Martinez Valero, winning 2-0 through Joselu and Luis Rioja to leave Elche in the bottom three with two games left. Elche recovered to stay up. The following season Pere Milla scored twice after the break in a 3-1 home win in February 2022.
The most recent meeting in Elche summed up the fixture. Toni Martinez put Alaves ahead from the penalty spot early in the second half. Alvaro Rodriguez then headed Elche level in the 72nd minute from a Josan cross.
The table explained the caution on both sides. Elche went into the game 14th, two points clear of the drop zone, with Alaves 18th and two points behind them. Both clubs went on to stay up, which is why the point felt more valuable at the final whistle than it looked on paper.
The stakes in April will depend on the table, but recent history points one way. In each season the two have shared the top flight, at least one of them has finished in or near the relegation places, so a meeting at matchday 30 rarely comes without pressure. Buyers should expect a nervous crowd and a game played on the edge.
The pattern for a buyer is simple. Neither side has won both meetings in a season. The home side has also won only one of the three games at the Martinez Valero. That makes this a fixture where a single goal often decides the afternoon, with the crowd tense until the final whistle.
All La Liga meetings between the sides at every venue, from the first top-flight meeting in October 2020 to the most recent in May 2026. The three meetings at the Martinez Valero alone sit below the threshold for a meaningful record, so the figures below cover both grounds. Second-tier and cup meetings sit outside this scope.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Elche wins | 2 |
| Alaves wins | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Elche goals | 7 |
| Alaves goals | 8 |
| Meetings at the Martinez Valero | 3 (Elche 1 win, 1 draw, 1 defeat; goals 4-4) |
| Widest Elche win | 2-0 (18 October 2020) and 3-1 (5 February 2022) |
| Widest Alaves win | 2-0 (11 May 2021) and 3-1 (5 October 2025) |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 9 May 2026 |
The margins have been narrow. No meeting has been won by more than two goals. The goal difference across all six games is just one in Alaves' favour.
Source: Transfermarkt, cross-referenced against Planet Sport, Alicante Plaza and EITB match records.
All La Liga meetings between Elche and Alaves at every venue, newest first.
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2026 | Estadio Martinez Valero | Elche 1-1 Alaves |
| 05 Oct 2025 | Mendizorrotza | Alaves 3-1 Elche |
| 05 Feb 2022 | Estadio Martinez Valero | Elche 3-1 Alaves |
| 26 Oct 2021 | Mendizorrotza | Alaves 1-0 Elche |
| 11 May 2021 | Estadio Martinez Valero | Elche 0-2 Alaves |
| 18 Oct 2020 | Mendizorrotza | Alaves 0-2 Elche |
Home advantage has been only a slight edge. The hosts have won three of the six meetings and the visitors two, with one draw.
Source: Transfermarkt, with each result confirmed by a second independent match record.
Not on a resale marketplace, where verified sellers list seats without any membership requirement for the buyer.
Visiting supporters are usually housed in the upper ring of the Fondo Norte, entered through gate 18. Blue and white should stay inside that block.
Most of the ground is uncovered, so check the listing notes for covered rows if you want protection from the afternoon sun.
Regular trains and buses link Alicante with Elche. From the centre of Elche, buses K and H stop at Barxell, a two-minute walk from the ground.
Only if the listing states that the seats are together. Groups of four or more will find more choice in the upper ring than in the central Tribuna.
Sources: LaLiga fixture list for 2026/27; Elche CF official club website (elchecf.es) for season ticket and ticketing information; Transfermarkt for match results and attendances; Planet Sport, Alicante Plaza, EITB and Football Espana match reports; StadiumDB and Sports Venue Business for stadium works and the visiting supporters' programme.