Buy Elche CF vs Sevilla tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga meeting set for Sunday 13 December 2026 and the kick-off time still to be set. This is matchday 16, and LaLiga fixes days and times roughly three to four weeks ahead, so the game could land anywhere between Friday 11 and Monday 14 December.
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The Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero holds 31,388 after its recent reseating, and Elche sold a club-record 27,000 season tickets for this campaign before closing the campaign early. That leaves only a few thousand seats for everyone else across a full season.
Anyone planning this trip needs to know how the club releases those seats. Below you will find how the sale works, what drives resale prices, where each set of supporters sits and what the La Liga record between the clubs looks like at this ground.
Elche turned their home ground into a fortress on their return to the top flight. They collected 35 of their 43 points at home last season, a club-record Primera total, and only two visiting sides won there all campaign.
Sevilla arrive with a record in Elche that reads oddly against their overall dominance in the fixture. They have not won a league game at the Martínez Valero since October 2014, and the last four meetings there have brought one home win and three draws.
Supply is the bigger driver. With 27,000 members holding seats and a capacity just over 31,000, the general sale pool sits at roughly three to four thousand tickets once the visiting section is set aside, and the more popular fixtures clear that pool quickly.
December also brings Elche a run of fixtures that matter. The club spent the early weeks of this season in the lower reaches of the table, and home games against sides chasing Europe tend to draw a bigger local crowd than a midweek fixture in spring.
Travelling support will be limited by distance. Seville sits around 560 kilometres away by road, close to six hours by car and longer by rail with changes, so most Sevilla fans in the ground will be those who booked well ahead.
The ground itself has changed in the past two seasons. A modernisation programme has brought new seating in the main stand, a new sound system and exterior work on the facade, so visitors who last came before promotion will find a smarter stadium than they remember.
Yes, though the numbers are tight. Elche sell match tickets online only, through their own ticketing site, with every ticket issued in the buyer's name and no transfers or refunds once bought.
Holders of the club's paid supporter card get a priority window on the highest-demand fixtures, usually 24 hours ahead of everyone else, with the general sale opening about three days before kick-off. For a fixture like this one, the public window is where most buyers start.
The bigger source of seats is the members themselves. Season ticket holders can release their seat through their account up to 24 hours before kick-off and receive a share of the resale value as credit, and the club now requires members to attend 15 of 19 home games to keep their best renewal price. That pushes a steady flow of seats back into circulation.
Those releases appear late and unpredictably, which is awkward if you are booking flights or a hotel in Alicante. For buyers who want certainty weeks ahead, a verified resale marketplace with seats already listed is the more practical route.
Groups face the sharpest version of the problem. Club sales release seats individually, and released member seats come back one at a time rather than in blocks, so four friends buying separately often end up scattered. Marketplace listings of pairs and fours solve that in one transaction.
Five factors shape resale prices for this fixture in the 2026/27 season: seat location, overall demand, how close you buy to the match, the competition context and whether you want hospitality. Elche price by zone, with the covered central main stand at the top and the upper ring behind the goals at the bottom.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £35 – £60 | Budget-conscious fans | Upper ring behind the goals, the lowest rung of the club's own ladder |
| Longside standard | £55 – £90 | First-time visitors | Uncovered side seating with a clear view across the pitch |
| Lower tier / central | £80 – £130+ | Fans wanting close action | Central blocks opposite the main stand, close to the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £110 – £180+ | Couples and small groups | Covered central main stand, the highest general sale category |
| Hospitality / VIP | £200 – £400+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Box or lounge packages with catering; sold through the club on request |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, the club's published prices for its biggest visitors this season ran from €80 in the upper ring to €340 in the covered central main stand. Sevilla do not fall into that top pricing band, so face values for this game should sit well below those figures, and resale prices follow the same pattern.
Season ticket prices give another reference point. Renewing members pay from €265 for the cheapest zones up to €990 for the covered central main stand across 19 league games, which works out at a modest figure per match and explains why so many seats are locked up before the season starts.
Pairs and groups of four together carry a premium, because seats released by members come back individually rather than in blocks. If you are flexible, single seats spread across the upper ring offer the widest gap between price and view.
Timing is the other lever. Prices tend to firm once LaLiga confirms the day and kick-off slot, because that is when travelling supporters and local fans both commit, so buying while the fixture still sits across a weekend window usually costs less.
The ground has four sides. The Tribuna is the main stand on the west, the Preferencia faces it, and the Fondo Norte and Fondo Sur sit behind the goals, with an upper ring running above much of the bowl. Covered and uncovered blocks are priced separately, which matters in December. Study the Martínez Valero seating plan before you choose a zone.
The stadium has been through a modernisation programme since 2025, with new seating in the main stand, a new sound system and exterior work that continued into this year. Capacity has stayed around 31,000 throughout. More listings for other matches here sit under Martínez Valero tickets.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna Cubierta Central | Premium buyers and first-time visitors | Premium | Covered central main stand, the top category in every price list |
| Tribuna Descubierta | Fans wanting a main stand view for less | Mid to premium | Same side, uncovered, so bring a waterproof in winter |
| Preferencia Central | Neutral buyers and families | Mid | Opposite the main stand with a balanced view of both goals |
| Fondo and Curva | Home fans who want atmosphere | Lower to mid | Behind the goals, including the home supporters' singing section |
| Anillo (upper ring) | Budget-conscious fans | Lower | The lowest-priced zones in the ground, high above the pitch |
| Away sector (upper north end) | Sevilla supporters | Lower | An uncovered upper section of roughly 600 places, sold through the visiting club |
Neutral buyers are best placed in the Preferencia or the outer main stand blocks, where colours matter less and the view takes in both penalty areas. Sevilla supporters outside the away section should keep club colours out of sight, as tickets are nominative and entry conditions are enforced at the gate.
Cover is the detail most visitors overlook. Only part of the ground is roofed, and a December evening in the Alicante province can be cool once the sun drops, so a covered central block is worth the extra if the forecast looks wet.
Accessible positions and reduced-mobility seating are priced separately and allocated through the club rather than the general sale, so speak to the seller first if you need one.
Atmosphere is concentrated behind the goals. The home supporters who sing sit in the southern end, and the noise carries well in a bowl that has no running track and steep upper rings. Families and neutral visitors generally prefer the sides, where the view is wider and the crowd calmer.
One practical note on the upper ring. It is the lowest-priced part of the ground and gives a complete view of the pitch, but it is steep and largely uncovered, so it suits supporters who want the game and the price rather than shelter and comfort.
Weather is a real factor in December here. Days on this stretch of the Mediterranean coast stay mild, but evenings cool quickly once the sun goes, and a large part of the ground has no roof. A jacket and a light waterproof cover most eventualities for an evening kick-off.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Tribuna VIP box | Business guests and small groups | A shared hospitality space in the main stand with hosted service and catering |
| Private box | Company groups of up to six | A private space in the upper main stand with its own seating |
| Premium seat package | Couples marking an occasion | Covered central seating with priority access through the dedicated gate |
| Matchday entertaining | Local businesses | Pre-match catering, team information packs and climate-controlled space |
Elche keep their hospitality offer compact, built around boxes in the main stand rather than a wide range of named lounges. Guests enter through a dedicated gate and receive line-ups and a press pack alongside the catering.
Prices are quoted on request rather than published online, and the club has been expanding the premium areas as part of the wider stadium project. Resale listings are often the clearest guide to what a package actually costs for a given fixture.
Availability is usually better for a fixture like this than for the visits of Real Madrid or Barcelona, when the club sells at its highest prices and demand from outside the region spikes. If a package appears for the Sevilla game, book it rather than waiting for a wider release.
Guests usually have access to their space well before kick-off and for a period afterwards. That is worth having on a Sunday, when the roads around the ground are busy and the walk back into the city takes well over half an hour.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Digital ticket | That the ticket has reached your account and the name on it matches your ID |
| E-ticket (PDF) | The zone, gate and seat details printed on the ticket |
| Member seat release | How the seller handles the release, and by when it has to be completed |
| Local collection | The exact meeting point in Elche, the time slot and the seller's contact details |
Read the listing notes before you pay, as they state the delivery method, any age limits and whether seats are together. Bring valid photo ID, because Spanish league tickets are issued to a named holder and the away section in particular checks documents against the ticket.
Gates open around two hours before kick-off, and the entrance numbers are marked in green on the ground outside each tower. Check the gate printed on your ticket, as the upper ring is reached through converted access towers rather than the main turnstile banks.
Stadium rules ban flares, alcohol, any heavy object that could be thrown and flags on poles. Elche do not publish a bag size limit, so the safest approach is to travel light and expect a search at the gate. Anything left at the entrance cannot be stored, as the ground has no cloakroom for visitors.
Local buses run from the centre and the train station to stops beside the ground, and the walk from the historic centre takes around 35 to 45 minutes. Road works around the stadium started in mid-2026 and have reshaped the approach roads and parking, so allow extra time and check the club's matchday notice before you travel, particularly if you are driving in from the coast or from Alicante.
Parking near the ground is limited and has been reorganised by the same works, with the main public car park the usual option. Many visitors leave the car in the centre and take a bus or taxi out, which is quicker than queuing on the approach roads after the final whistle.
Food and drink inside are straightforward rather than extensive, and the concourses fill in the half hour before kick-off. Arriving closer to when the gates open gives you time to find your block, particularly in the upper ring, where access runs through separate towers with their own stairs.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Open the match listing for Elche against Sevilla in December 2026 and review the seat map to see which zones have tickets available.
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Set up your account
Create an account with your email address so you can manage orders and receive updates when the kick-off time is confirmed.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by zone, price or number of tickets. Home fans should avoid the away section, and Sevilla supporters without an away ticket should favour the Preferencia as neutrals.
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Read the listing notes
Confirm the zone, row details, delivery method and whether seats are together before adding them to your basket.
Step5
Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. Seats released by members come back one at a time, so groups should book as early as possible.
Step6
Enter attendee details
Add the full name of every guest exactly as it appears on their photo ID, since tickets in Spain are issued to a named holder.
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Pay securely
Complete payment through the encrypted checkout. Your order confirmation arrives by email straight away.
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Follow your order
Use track order to follow dispatch and delivery until your tickets arrive before matchday.
Elche is one of the more affordable grounds in La Liga at face value, and a few habits help keep resale costs down without giving up a good view.
Alicante-Elche Airport sits around nine kilometres from the city and connects with most of Europe, which makes this one of the easier Spanish away trips for visitors from abroad. Trains on the Alicante to Murcia line stop in Elche, and the city is a short drive from the coast, which makes a match weekend easy to combine with a few days by the sea.
Overseas buyers should choose digital delivery wherever possible, as Spanish match tickets are nominative and app or e-ticket transfer is faster than post. If a listing only offers local collection, confirm the meeting point before booking hotels, and ask for seats together at checkout if you are travelling as a group.
Sevilla supporters face a long journey, with the drive close to six hours and rail routes requiring changes. Those who want the easier trip can wait for the return fixture at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, where Sevilla vs Elche CF completes the season series in the spring.
Elche and Sevilla have met ten times in La Liga at the Martínez Valero since the ground opened in 1976, and the pattern has changed sharply over the decades. The hosts won the first meeting 3-0 in January 1977, then lost three of the next five as their top-flight spells came and went.
Recent years have gone the other way. Sevilla's last league win in Elche came in October 2014, and since then the sides have drawn three times and Elche have won once, a 2-1 in March 2021. Their most recent meeting here, in January 2026, finished 2-2.
What makes the fixture interesting is the contrast between venues. Sevilla have dominated the overall head-to-head, and Elche have never won a league game in Seville, yet the Martínez Valero has been a far tighter ground for the visitors across the past decade.
Context has shifted again this season. Elche came up in 2025 and stayed up with a club-record points total built almost entirely at home, while Sevilla started this campaign in the upper half of the table, so the December date sets a side that thrives at home against one looking to climb.
The wider record still favours the visitors. Across all La Liga meetings at both grounds, Sevilla hold a clear advantage, and Elche have never won a league game in Seville. That imbalance is exactly why the Martínez Valero results stand out, and why home supporters treat this fixture as one they can take something from rather than one to endure.
The figures below cover every La Liga meeting at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero with Elche as hosts, from the ground's opening in 1976 to the present. Matches at Elche's former home before 1976 are not included.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 10 |
| Elche CF wins | 2 |
| Sevilla wins | 3 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Elche CF goals | 12 |
| Sevilla goals | 12 |
| Biggest Elche CF win | 3-0 (16 Jan 1977) |
| Biggest Sevilla win | 0-2 (19 Oct 2014) |
| First meeting at this ground | 16 Jan 1977 |
| Most recent meeting | 19 Jan 2026 |
Source: BDFutbol match records, verified against StatMuse and, for recent seasons, ESPN, LaLiga and both clubs' published match information.
All results are shown with Elche's score first, newest meeting at the top.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2026 | 2-2 |
| 24 May 2023 | 1-1 |
| 28 Aug 2021 | 1-1 |
| 06 Mar 2021 | 2-1 |
| 19 Oct 2014 | 0-2 |
| 11 Jan 2014 | 1-1 |
| 26 Mar 1989 | 1-2 |
| 30 Sep 1984 | 0-0 |
| 19 Feb 1978 | 1-2 |
| 16 Jan 1977 | 3-0 |
Source: BDFutbol, StatMuse, ESPN and club match reports. Each score confirmed by at least two independent sources.
Buying early gives the widest choice, as the club's own sale opens only days before the match and stock is limited.
Visiting supporters use an uncovered upper section behind one goal, holding around 600 places and sold by their own club.
Yes, bring photo ID that matches the name on your ticket, as Spanish match tickets are issued to a named holder.
Only partly, and covered blocks are priced separately, so review the zone name before you buy for a winter fixture.
International buyers can order in the same way as local fans, and digital delivery avoids waiting on international post.
Sources: Elche CF official website (stadium, ticketing and hospitality pages), LaLiga official fixture and stadium information, BDFutbol, StatMuse, ESPN, Elche city council works notices and Spanish national press match reports.