Buy Getafe vs Elche CF tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Sunday 9 May 2027 at 17:00 at the Coliseum in Getafe. La Liga confirms exact kick-off times for May matchdays a few weeks out, so treat the slot as provisional and keep your travel flexible. This is a late-season La Liga fixture in a ground that is being rebuilt around its own supporters. That changes how buyers should approach it.
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The Coliseum, known as the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez until 2023, normally holds around 16,500. The redevelopment that started in June 2025 has cut that figure hard. Most of what remains belongs to season ticket holders. For anyone outside the Getafe membership base, the resale market is now the realistic way into a home match.
Six top-flight meetings at this ground have produced four draws, one win apiece and four goals each. It is a tight, low-scoring matchup. With spring stakes attached, the room for error on both sides tends to shrink further, so planning early pays on a ground with this few seats to go round.
Demand for this fixture is driven less by rivalry and more by supply. Through 2025/26 the Coliseum ran at roughly 10,500 seats while the south end and part of the east side were rebuilt, before the 2026/27 phase moved on to the Tribuna, the main stand. The club's renewal campaign for this season opened to existing season ticket holders only, with a waiting list where requests outstrip space. That leaves very little for general sale.
The visitors add their own pressure. Elche CF returned to La Liga in 2025 with a support base that fills much of a stadium holding more than 30,000. From late 2025 Getafe told visiting clubs that the works made a segregated away section impossible, leaving Valencia, Real Betis, Sevilla, Athletic Club and Osasuna without an allocation. Elche supporters who want to be inside the ground in May are competing for the same small pool of resale seats as everyone else.
Timing matters too. A Sunday in early May falls deep into the run-in, when points at both ends of the table carry weight. Getafe's Conference League campaign this season has also kept the home base engaged and the club's members-first queues long. Expect listings to thin out quickly once La Liga fixes the final date and kick-off.
There is also a simple supply problem. A ground built for around 16,500 ran at roughly two thirds of that through 2025/26, with the club filling most of it before a single match ticket reached sale. On fixtures like this the lower-priced ends usually go first, with the side stands and premium areas often the last listings standing, so buyers who wait for prices to soften can end up choosing between a seat they did not want and no seat at all. Committing early to the area you actually want is the safer play.
Through the club, it is hard. Getafe's 2026/27 renewal ran in phases for existing abonados, starting on 6 July, with Tribuna holders renewing later and choosing from whatever seats remained free. The club made no mention of new memberships in that campaign. Adult season tickets were held at €350 in the Grada Lateral and €330 behind the goals, which is why so many locals hold onto them during the rebuild rather than risk losing their place.
Any match tickets the club releases outside the season ticket base tend to go to members first. On a reduced-capacity ground those windows are short. There is no ballot system you can join from abroad that guarantees a seat for a mid-table La Liga date. If you are not already a member, you are realistically looking at the secondary market.
The club's priorities during the rebuild are clear. Abonados who chose not to renew for 2026/27 keep their member number along with priority for European match tickets, which protects the existing base until the new stadium opens. For a buyer from outside that base, the queue in front of you is long before any seat reaches general sale.
That is where 1BoxOffice comes in for buyers in Spain and abroad. Sellers list seats they cannot use, the listing shows the section and delivery method before you pay. The order is then covered from checkout to entry. For a fixture with this little open inventory, a verified marketplace is the practical route rather than the fallback.
Five factors shape what you pay in 2026/27: seat location, demand, fixture timing, competition context and hospitality tier. The long sides cost more than the ends, while demand on a ground running below capacity sits higher than the fixture alone would suggest. Prices often firm up once the kick-off slot is confirmed and May results carry real weight. Premium inventory is unusually thin this season because the works centre on the main stand.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £110 – £180 | Budget-conscious buyers who want to be inside the ground | Usually behind the goals or towards the corners; views are still close given the compact layout |
| Longside standard | £150 – £260 | First-time visitors after a balanced view | Grada Lateral seats along the side opposite the main stand |
| Lower tier / central | £200 – £350+ | Fans who want to feel the pace of the game | Front rows sit close to the pitch now the old moat has gone |
| Premium seating | £300 – £500+ | Buyers wanting the halfway-line view | Tribuna seats; availability depends on how the works affect the main stand on the day |
| Hospitality / VIP | £450 – £700+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Very limited this season; confirm inclusions on the listing before buying |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
These ranges sit well above what a Getafe home match normally costs, because of supply rather than the fixture itself: adult season tickets work out at under €20 per league match. With most of the reduced capacity held by abonados, resale listings are thin and sellers price to match. If the club reopens more seats as the rebuild moves forward, expect the lower end of each range to soften.
The Coliseum is a compact, two-tier rectangle with no running track, so even the back rows feel close to the action. The rebuild is turning the upper tiers into one enclosed ring, but in 2026/27 you are buying into a working construction site. With the works focused on the Tribuna, the ground will be without a roof for much of the campaign, so shelter from sun or rain is not guaranteed anywhere. The Coliseum seating plan shows how the four stands sit around the pitch before you choose a block.
Because the stands sit close to the touchlines, views are generally good from every side of the ground. The caveat this season is the building work itself. Hoarding, cranes or scaffolding can sit near the affected sections, so any listing flagged as restricted view deserves a second look. The front rows have also moved closer to the pitch since the moat was removed, which sharpens the experience at pitch level but can flatten your view of the far touchline.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna (main stand) | Central views, dugouts and tunnel side | Premium | Most affected by the 2026/27 works; confirm the exact section and any restricted-view note on the listing |
| Grada Lateral (opposite long side) | A full view of the pitch at a lower price than the Tribuna | Mid to upper | Strong all-round choice for neutrals; lower rows are close to play |
| Fondo Sur | Atmosphere and noise | Lower to mid | Home to Getafe's most vocal support and rebuilt in the first phase; expect standing during key moments |
| Fondo Norte | Behind-the-goal views at better value | Lower to mid | Historically the end used for visiting fans; mostly home supporters while away sections are suspended |
| Corners | Lower-priced entry with angled views | Lower | Good for groups who want to sit together on a tighter budget |
| Away section | Elche supporters, if a section is reopened | Set by the club | Getafe offered no visiting allocation during 2025/26 because of the works; Elche fans holding resale seats in home areas should travel without club colours and avoid celebrating in home sections |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans get the most from the Grada Lateral, which gives a full-pitch view without the main stand premium and sits away from the heaviest construction. If you want noise, the Fondo Sur delivers it, but sit there as a home fan in spirit. Families with younger children are usually more comfortable along the sides than behind either goal. For the latest overview of entrances and matchday transport, the Coliseum guide covers the Metro and Cercanías links in full.
Hospitality at the Coliseum has always been on a smaller scale than at the big Madrid grounds; this season is a transition year because the premium areas sit in the Tribuna, the focus of this season's works. Once the project finishes, which the club expects by the end of 2027, the stadium will add 69 VIP boxes and a fully covered bowl. Until then, premium listings are scarce and each one is worth reading closely. Buyers who want a premium day out at this fixture should move early rather than gamble on late releases.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Tribuna seat | Couples and solo travellers after a better view | Halfway-line position without a full package |
| Business seat with lounge access | Small business groups | Pre-match food and drink with a padded central seat, where offered |
| Shared VIP box | Mixed groups and celebrations | Private space with a match view and catering |
| Private box | Corporate hosts | Exclusive use for a full party, subject to availability during the works |
Inclusions vary by seller and by how much of the main stand is open on the day. Look for the catering, entry gate and dress code on the listing. Confirm whether seats are covered too, since the roof will be missing for much of the season.
Getafe scan tickets at the turnstile, whether held on a phone or as a season ticket card. On resale, delivery can take one of several forms; each works at the Coliseum provided the details match your order. The method is shown on each listing before you pay.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Whether it arrives through a club app or by transfer; how close to matchday it is released |
| PDF e-ticket | That the name and seat details match your order and the barcode prints or displays clearly |
| Season ticket card | Handover and return arrangements, plus the exact block and seat printed on the card |
| In-person collection | The meeting point, time window and a contact number for the seller's representative |
Read the listing notes in full before you commit. Bring valid photo ID, since stewards in Spanish grounds can ask for it. Charge your phone and turn the brightness up before you reach the gate, because a dim or cached screen is the most common cause of a slow scan. With bag searches and a crowd arriving from the Metro at once, aim to be at the turnstiles at least 45 minutes before kick-off.
Resale tickets for La Liga matches can be released to sellers only in the final days before kick-off, particularly mobile tickets tied to a club app. That is normal and does not signal a problem with your order. If you are travelling, make sure the phone you bring is the one linked to your email address and that roaming data is switched on for matchday.
Getting to the gate is straightforward. Los Espartales on Metro Line 12 sits around five minutes' walk from the ground, with a change from Line 10 at Puerta del Sur for anyone coming from central Madrid. The Cercanías train towards Parla is usually quicker from Sol or Atocha, stopping at Las Margaritas-Universidad about 15 minutes' walk away. Driving is the slowest option, as on-street parking near the Coliseum fills early on matchday.
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Find the fixture
Search for the match on 1BoxOffice and open the listing for Sunday 9 May 2027 at the Coliseum.
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Set up your account
Create an account so your order details, delivery updates and contact information sit in one place.
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Pick your stand
Filter by area, compare the Tribuna, Grada Lateral and both ends, then match the section to your budget.
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Choose your quantity
Select how many seats you need and confirm the listing says they are together if that matters to your group.
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Look at the delivery method, any restricted-view flag and any notes linked to the construction works.
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Complete payment through the encrypted checkout and keep your confirmation email.
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Wait for delivery
Tickets arrive by the method shown on the listing, usually in the days before the match once sellers can release them.
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Follow your order
Use track order to see delivery status at any point, then head to the Coliseum with your tickets and ID ready.
Overseas buyers should favour mobile or PDF delivery, which removes any need to meet a seller in Madrid on the day. If your group must sit together, say so before you buy and stick to listings that state seats are adjacent. Madrid-Barajas sits on the opposite side of the city from Getafe, so base yourself centrally and allow well over an hour for the cross-city trip on matchday. Prices on 1BoxOffice show in your chosen currency, while anything you spend in Getafe itself will be in euros.
Travelling Elche supporters have an easier trip than most, with fast trains from Elche AV to Madrid Chamartín taking around two hours and a quarter over roughly 350km. The bigger risk is the calendar, because La Liga can move a May fixture to the Saturday, Sunday or Monday of the same weekend. Book refundable trains and hotels or plan to stay the full weekend. For a Sunday evening kick-off, the last fast trains back to the Costa Blanca can be tight, so an overnight stay is the safer plan.
Getafe and Elche have never been rivals in the classic sense. Their history is one of near-misses and stalemates, with nothing separating them at the Coliseum. The first top-flight meeting here came in November 2013, when Elche were back in La Liga after 24 years away. Getafe led at the break and a header just after the hour levelled it, setting a pattern of shared points that has held for over a decade.
Elche's demotion in 2015 over financial problems broke the fixture up for five seasons. When the sides met again, in March 2021, the Coliseum was closed to fans and the game finished 1-1. Six months later Elche took the points on a Monday night with a 1-0 win, still their only top-flight victory at this ground. The return meeting at the Martínez Valero is listed as Elche CF vs Getafe for supporters planning both legs of the season.
What sets this fixture apart is how little room there is between the sides. No meeting here has produced more than two goals, while four of the six have ended level. For a buyer, that points to a tense, close game where one moment decides it. This is not a fixture for goal-hunters, but it rewards anyone who enjoys football played on a knife edge.
Supporters who want to see the matchup with a full away end should look at the reverse date instead. The Martínez Valero is the place to see Elche's own support at full volume, since the away end at Getafe has been out of use during the rebuild. Elche's home ground has none of the Coliseum's capacity limits this season, which makes it the easier of the two meetings to plan around.
All figures below cover La Liga meetings at the Coliseum with Getafe as hosts, from the first in 2013 to the most recent in November 2025. Four draws in six games tells its own story: neither side has ever won here by more than a single goal. For buyers, that usually means a match that stays alive into the final minutes.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Getafe wins | 1 |
| Elche wins | 1 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Getafe goals | 4 |
| Elche goals | 4 |
| Biggest Getafe win | 1-0 (28 Nov 2025) |
| Biggest Elche win | 0-1 (13 Sep 2021) |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 9 Nov 2013 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 28 Nov 2025 |
Source: La Liga match reports, worldfootball.net, AiScore, Planet Sport and FBref, with every result confirmed by at least two of them.
Results are listed newest first, with the Getafe score shown first. The March 2021 meeting was played behind closed doors under the restrictions in place across Spanish football that season.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 1-0 |
| 20 May 2023 | 1-1 |
| 13 Sep 2021 | 0-1 |
| 21 Mar 2021 | 1-1 |
| 8 Nov 2014 | 0-0 |
| 9 Nov 2013 | 1-1 |
Source: worldfootball.net, AiScore, Planet Sport and La Liga match reports.
That depends on how far the rebuild has progressed by May 2027, as Getafe withheld visiting sections throughout 2025/26. Elche's own club channels will carry any update, so supporters should hold off on travel plans built around an away end until one is confirmed.
Most buyers do well to commit in the weeks after the fixture is confirmed rather than in the final days. Late releases can appear, but on a reduced-capacity ground they tend to be scattered single seats rather than groups.
It is not advised. Stewards can move or remove visiting fans who make themselves obvious in home areas, so keep shirts and scarves out of sight until you leave the ground.
Not reliably this season, since the works leave the ground without a roof for much of 2026/27. A light waterproof and sun cream are both sensible for a May fixture in Madrid.
Yes, provided the listing states the seats are adjacent. Larger blocks are rarer than pairs on this fixture, so secure them as soon as you see them.
Sources: Getafe CF official club announcements on the 2026/27 season ticket renewal and Coliseum works; RCD Espanyol and Athletic Club official statements on visiting allocations; La Liga match reports; worldfootball.net; AiScore; Planet Sport; FBref; StadiumDB; Sports Venue Business.