Buy Levante vs Alaves tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga fixture set for Sunday 13 December 2026 and kick-off currently listed at 18:00. The venue is the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia in the Orriols district, a compact ground of around 26,350 seats a few kilometres north of the old town. Sunday evening football in Valencia in December is about as comfortable as European winter football gets.
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The two clubs know each other well from both divisions. Their recent La Liga meetings at this ground have been tight, with the hosts winning 2-0 in February 2026 and the six league games here producing only 14 goals between them. Anyone following Levante this season will recognise this as one of the fixtures that tends to decide where the club finishes.
Capacity is what makes planning worthwhile. At around 26,350 the Ciutat is one of the smaller grounds in the division and season ticket holders take most of it before general sale opens. La Liga confirms kick-off times a few weeks before each round, so the listed time can still move.
Levante supporters treat fixtures against direct rivals as the ones that matter. The club has spent years moving between the top two divisions and matches against sides in the same part of the table carry more weight at the Ciutat than a glamour visit that ends in defeat. That gives a December Sunday real edge.
The visitors have their own following and their own history with this ground. Alavés won promotion to La Liga here in June 2023, taking the play-off final 1-0 in extra time on Levante's own pitch and their supporters have not forgotten it. Neither have the home fans.
A small stadium concentrates all of that. With fewer than 27,000 seats, Levante cannot absorb a late surge in demand the way a bigger club can, so sections sell out one by one rather than the ground filling evenly. The better-placed seats go first.
Timing helps as well. A Sunday evening kick-off in mid-December suits local supporters and visitors alike and Valencia in winter is mild enough that a football weekend remains attractive when northern Europe is freezing. Flights into the city are plentiful and inexpensive for much of the season.
For buyers, the message is simple. Season ticket holders take the bulk of a small ground, the away allocation goes through Alavés and what reaches the open market goes early. Plan ahead rather than waiting for the final week.
Levante also carry a distinct identity in their own city. They are the older of the two Valencia clubs by founding date and draw on a loyal base in the northern districts rather than on tourist demand, so the crowd at the Ciutat skews local and knows exactly what each fixture is worth. That shows in how quickly the lower-priced sections go.
Yes. Levante sell through their own ticketing routes, with season ticket holders served first and remaining seats going on general sale nearer the date. Given the size of the ground, that pool can be small for a fixture with something riding on it.
Season ticket holders account for much of the Ciutat. Their seats only return to circulation when a holder cannot attend, which is why the central areas of the Tribuna are harder to find than the headline capacity suggests. Buyers without a season ticket often end up choosing between the ends and the corners.
A verified resale marketplace removes the dependence on sale windows set in Spanish time. You can pick the area you want, see the price up front and buy without joining a club scheme first. For overseas fans with flights already booked, that certainty is worth paying for.
Groups gain the most. Club sales often cap the number of seats per account, which makes it hard to keep four or six people together in a ground this size. Marketplace listings show how many seats sit side by side, so you can book for everyone at once.
Alavés supporters have a separate route through their own club, which receives the away allocation. Visiting fans who miss out should buy only listings that confirm seats inside the away section, as Spanish grounds segregate strictly and stewards act on away colours in home areas.
Timing on the resale route matters too. Listings tend to arrive in waves, first when the fixture date is confirmed and again once season ticket holders know they cannot attend. Watching the market over a few weeks usually beats buying in a rush on the final weekend.
Five things shape the price for this match. Seat location comes first, with the central blocks of the Tribuna at the top of the range. Demand follows and a meeting between two clubs with similar ambitions draws steady interest from both sets of supporters.
Timing matters as well: prices move as the 2026/27 season unfolds and the kick-off time is confirmed. Competition context counts, because a league fixture like this sits below the Valencia derby, Levante vs Valencia, which is the hardest ticket of the season at this ground. Finally, the hospitality tier you choose sets its own bracket.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind the goal | £35 – £70 | Fans who want atmosphere | Close to the pitch, where the home support gathers |
| Corner blocks | £40 – £80 | Groups and budget buyers | Angled view, often the easiest place to sit together |
| Preferencia | £55 – £100 | Neutrals who want a side-on view | The long side opposite the main stand |
| Tribuna, central | £80 – £150+ | Buyers who want the clearest view | Covered seating near the halfway line; supply is thin |
| Hospitality / VIP | £180 – £400+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Catering and lounge access with a premium seat; packages vary |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Spanish face values at a club of this size are moderate, which is part of what makes a trip here good value. Resale sits above those figures because so few seats reach the open market once the club's own sales close.
The Ciutat is a compact, four-stand ground with the seating close to the pitch and no running track. That layout is its strength and it means there is no genuinely distant seat in the stadium. The Estadi Ciutat de Valencia seating plan shows how the stands and corners fit together.
For the wider matchday picture, from the history of the ground to getting there on the day, see our guide to the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. It pairs well with the seat advice below.
The Tribuna is the main stand, holding the covered central seating and the club's premium areas. The Preferencia faces it across the pitch, while the two ends behind the goals house the rest of the support, including the section where Levante's most vocal fans gather with flags and drums.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna, central | Buyers who want a covered central view | Upper | Near the dugouts; the smallest supply in the ground |
| Tribuna, lateral | Couples and families | Middle to upper | Covered seating with an angled view towards the corners |
| Preferencia | Neutrals who want a clear side-on view | Middle | Faces the main stand and usually offers better value |
| Home end | Fans who want noise and colour | Lower | Behind the goal with the singing section; Levante colours or neutral clothing |
| Opposite end and corners | Groups and budget buyers | Lower to middle | Quieter than the home end, still close to the pitch |
| Away section | Alavés supporters | Middle | A designated section set for each fixture, with its own entry; Alavés colours only here |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Preferencia or the lateral Tribuna. Both avoid the colours question that comes with the ends and give a fair view of both teams. If you are travelling with Alavés supporters, buy inside the away section rather than a neighbouring home block.
Because the ground is small, the difference between sections is mostly angle and atmosphere rather than distance. Sitting a few rows higher in a lower-priced block usually beats paying for the front of a better one, since the view improves more with height than with price here.
Weather rarely spoils a trip to Valencia, though December evenings cool quickly once the sun goes down and only part of the ground is covered. A light jacket is usually enough and the listing notes are the place to confirm whether your seat sits under a roof.
Accessible places are allocated separately from standard seats and are best arranged in advance. If you or a member of your group needs one, confirm with the listing notes before paying that the seat suits your needs, including space for a companion.
First-time visitors often ask whether the ends are worth the saving. In a ground where the stands sit this close to the pitch, a place behind the goal gives a proper view of the action and the liveliest part of the crowd, so for most buyers the answer is yes.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat package | Couples and small groups | A covered central seat with lounge access before the match |
| Business lounge | Local firms and corporate guests | Catering and drinks indoors with a reserved seat outside |
| Private box | Client entertaining and celebrations | A self-contained space for a group with its own service |
| Matchday experience package | Visitors marking a special occasion | Hospitality built around the standout fixtures on the calendar |
Hospitality at the Ciutat is arranged by the club for each match, with the premium areas in and around the Tribuna. Inclusions vary between packages, so confirm what food, drink and parking are covered before you commit.
For a December evening, hospitality has a practical upside. You spend the build-up indoors with food and drink rather than queueing on a busy concourse, then take your seat shortly before kick-off. In a stadium this size it can also be a surer route in than a standard ticket.
Premium capacity here is limited compared with the bigger Spanish clubs. If hospitality is the plan, start looking early rather than in the final fortnight.
Hospitality guests should plan for an earlier arrival. Packages usually open a couple of hours before kick-off with a set dining window, so arriving late can mean missing part of what you paid for. Confirm the arrival time on your booking before you travel.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file displays clearly and matches the seat described in the listing |
| Mobile ticket | That the transfer opens on your phone and shows in the correct app before matchday |
| Paper ticket by courier | That your delivery address is correct and someone can sign for the envelope |
| Collection in Valencia | The meeting point, collection window and contact details in your order confirmation |
Read the listing notes before you pay, since they show the delivery method and any restriction on the seat. Bring valid photo ID on matchday in case stewards ask for it and charge your phone fully if you are using a mobile ticket.
Tickets for La Liga matches are often released to sellers close to matchday, so do not worry if yours arrive in the final week. Your order stays covered throughout and the delivery timeline appears in your confirmation email.
The ground sits in Orriols, north of the old town. The Metrovalencia network has a stop close by and city buses run from the centre, while the walk from the old town takes thirty to forty minutes. Valencia Airport lies about nine kilometres west of the city and connects to the centre by metro, which makes arriving from abroad straightforward.
Expect a search at the entrance. Large bags and rucksacks may be refused and there is no guarantee of a bag store, so travel light and allow time for the queues that build in the last half hour before kick-off.
Give yourself time around the match as well. Orriols is a residential district with bars and small restaurants near the ground rather than a retail park, so supporters gather locally before kick-off and stay afterwards. That is part of what makes an evening here feel different from a trip to a modern out-of-town stadium.
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Search for Levante or Alavés and open the listing for the December match at the Ciutat de Valencia.
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Use the block information on each listing to decide between the Tribuna, the Preferencia, the ends and the corners.
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Confirm the delivery method, any colours restriction and whether the seats sit side by side.
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One last point on delivery for this fixture. Spanish clubs often issue tickets close to matchday and the method can differ between sections, so a listing that offers collection in Valencia is not a warning sign. It simply reflects how the club releases its stock.
Value is not only about the lowest number on the screen. A covered seat matters more on a December evening than it would in September and a group that sits together gets more from the night than one split across two blocks. Set a budget first, then pick the area that fits it.
Watch the table as the date approaches as well. If both clubs are close together in the standings, interest rises and prices follow, while a quieter run of form in November often leaves more listings at the lower end.
Think about who is travelling with you as well. A first-time visitor will take more from a covered seat on one of the long sides, where the view takes in the whole pitch, while a supporter who wants the noise will push for a place near the home end. Matching the section to the person beats chasing the lowest figure.
Overseas buyers have plenty of choice on delivery. E-tickets and mobile transfers suit anyone flying in the day before the match, while courier delivery works best if you have a fixed home address and time to spare. Valencia Airport is close to the city and well served from across Europe, which makes a short trip easy to arrange.
Seats together are easier to secure early, so groups should not wait for the last week. Keep your travel plans flexible where you can, as La Liga fixtures can move by a day once television slots are fixed. Refundable hotel rates and later flight booking reduce that risk.
Valencia rewards a weekend. The old town, the Turia gardens and the City of Arts and Sciences sit within easy reach of each other and the beach is a short tram ride away even in winter. Many visitors pair a match at the Ciutat with a day exploring the centre.
Alavés supporters face a long journey from the Basque Country, around 600 kilometres by road. Most travel by organised coach or fly into Valencia and with an evening kick-off an overnight stay is the sensible option. The reverse fixture, Alavés vs Levante, falls later in the season for anyone planning both trips.
These clubs have met often in the past decade, in both divisions and in the most pressured circumstances Spanish football offers. The league meetings at the Ciutat have been consistently tight, with no side scoring more than three in any of the six played here since 2017.
The sharpest memory belongs to Alavés. In June 2023 they came to this ground for the second leg of the promotion play-off final and won 1-0 in extra time, going up at Levante's expense in front of a full house. Promotion finals are not forgotten quickly by either set of supporters.
Levante have answered on their own terms since. They won 3-1 here in May 2022 in a season that ended in relegation and beat Alavés 2-0 at the Ciutat in February 2026, a result that showed the ground can still be an uncomfortable place for visitors whatever the table says.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how little separates the clubs. Both have spent the past decade moving between La Liga and the second tier, both build squads on similar budgets and the matches between them tend to be decided by a single moment. For a buyer, that means ninety minutes where every set piece matters.
The ground adds its own character. The Ciutat sits in a working district rather than on the edge of the city, so the streets around it fill with supporters before kick-off in a way that has disappeared at many newer stadiums.
Budgets shape the meeting in a way the table does not always show. Neither club spends at the level of Spain's established top six, so squads change substantially between seasons and past results carry less weight than usual. That is one reason these fixtures stay close whatever form either side brings into them.
The table below covers La Liga meetings at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia with Levante as hosts since 2017/18, the period in which both clubs have shared the division. Second-tier meetings and the 2023 promotion play-off fall outside this record.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Levante wins | 3 |
| Alavés wins | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Levante goals | 8 |
| Alavés goals | 6 |
| Biggest Levante win | 2-0 |
| Biggest Alavés win | 0-2 |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 30 Sep 2017 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 27 Feb 2026 |
Source: ESPN, Plaza Deportiva and Spanish match archives, cross-referenced. Levante score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 2-0 |
| 15 May 2022 | 3-1 |
| 08 Nov 2020 | 1-1 |
| 18 Jan 2020 | 0-1 |
| 30 Sep 2018 | 2-1 |
| 30 Sep 2017 | 0-2 |
Source: ESPN, Plaza Deportiva and Spanish match archives. Levante score shown first.
Buying soon after the kick-off time is confirmed usually gives the widest choice, as a ground under 27,000 leaves little late availability.
Visiting supporters are placed in a designated section with its own entry and the exact location is set for each fixture.
The ground is in Orriols, north of the old town, reachable by Metrovalencia or city bus, or a walk of thirty to forty minutes.
Yes, Alavés won the 2023 promotion play-off final at this ground, taking the second leg 1-0 in extra time.
Yes, buyers from any country can order and e-tickets or mobile transfers are the simplest choice if you are flying in close to matchday.
Sources: ESPN match records, Plaza Deportiva, Spanish match archives and published Estadi Ciutat de Valencia matchday information.