Buy Levante vs Elche CF tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Sunday 22 November 2026 at 18:00 local time (17:00 UK, 21:00 UAE) at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. It is matchday 13 of La Liga, and the league confirms final broadcast slots a few weeks ahead, so the kick-off can still move within that weekend. This is a derby between two clubs from the Valencian Community, and that local edge is what gives a mid-season date its pull.
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The two sides came up from the second tier together in 2025 and both kept their places last season, so this is a meeting of clubs fighting for the same ground in the table. Levante have never lost a top-flight home game to Elche at this stadium. They have won three of the five meetings, and the most recent visit in January 2026 ended in a five-goal thriller.
This guide covers where to sit, what you can expect to pay, how Spanish club ticketing works and how to get your seats in time. Read it before you choose a listing and you will know exactly what you are buying.
Levante and Elche sit roughly 170 kilometres apart, close enough for a large away following and far enough for the trip to feel like an event. Spanish media call the fixture a derbi autonómico, meaning a derby within the region. Both clubs treat it that way. Visiting fans from Elche travel in numbers, often on club-organised coaches.
League context adds weight. Levante finished last season with 42 points and Elche with 43, both just clear of the relegation places. Games between clubs in that part of the table carry real consequence, and supporters know that a win in November can matter a great deal by May.
Sunday evening timing helps too. An 18:00 kick-off lets families and travelling fans make a day of it in Valencia, which lifts demand from neutral buyers who pair the match with a weekend by the sea. The result is a crowd that fills the Tribuna Central and the home end well before kick-off.
The ground itself is compact. With room for 26,354, the Ciutat de Valencia is one of the smaller top-flight stadiums in Spain, and every seat sits close to the pitch. When a derby date lands on a weekend, the better-value seats in the ends and the Grada Central tend to go first.
Valencia itself is part of the appeal. A Sunday in November is still mild enough for the beach and the old town, and the stadium is a short Metro ride from the centre. Many neutral buyers plan a city break around the match, and that adds a steady layer of demand on top of the two sets of supporters.
Yes, but supply is tight. Levante's season ticket holders, known as abonados, take a large share of the ground before any seats reach general sale. For derby dates the club usually opens single-match sales closer to the fixture, and the number of seats left can be small once members and their guests have claimed theirs.
The away allocation follows its own route. When Levante hosted Elche in 2024, the visiting club sold 626 seats at €20 each, and only its own season ticket holders could buy them. Tickets were sent by email, with an optional coach seat for the trip north.
That leaves two groups with few options: neutral buyers who are not members of either club and Elche fans without a season ticket. For both, the marketplace is the practical route. Listings from verified sellers show the stand and the price upfront and appear weeks before the club's own general sale.
Buying early also removes the guesswork around sale dates. Clubs in Spain often confirm release windows only after the kick-off time is fixed, so a seat bought in advance lets you book travel and accommodation with confidence.
Remember that some Spanish clubs apply restrictions on where visiting supporters can sit, and stewards can move anyone wearing away colours in a home section. If you are an Elche fan buying outside the away sector, choose a neutral area and dress accordingly.
Five things decide what a seat costs for this fixture. The first is location, and the centre of the Tribuna Central carries the highest prices in the ground. The second is demand, which rises sharply for regional derbies and weekend kick-offs.
The third is timing: prices usually firm up once the league confirms the slot. The fourth is competition context, since a meeting between two clubs close together in the table draws more interest than a typical mid-season game. The fifth is hospitality, where a limited number of premium places on the main-stand side sets a high floor.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gol Alboraya end | £35 – £65 | Budget-minded buyers | Behind-goal view; the away sector sits high in one corner |
| Grada Central longside | £45 – £85 | Neutral buyers and groups | Side-on view facing the main stand at a lower price |
| Gol Orriols end | £40 – £75 | Home fans who want the noise | The home end, where the organised support gathers |
| Tribuna Central premium | £85 – £150+ | Buyers who want the halfway line | Main stand, close to the tunnel and the dugouts |
| Hospitality / VIP | £150 – £350+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Premium seats on the main-stand side with limited inventory |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Compared with the giants of Spanish football, a Levante home game remains good value, even on a derby weekend. The gap between the ends and the main stand is also wider than at many grounds, so choosing your stand carefully makes a real difference to the final price. Buyers who want a side-on view without paying main-stand rates will usually find the Grada Central the sweet spot.
Opened in 1969 and renovated in 2020, the stadium is a compact bowl with steep stands close to the pitch. The renovation added a new roof, video scoreboards and ambient lighting, so the higher rows are now the driest. Levante own and run the ground, which sits in the north of the city.
The bowl is read by its four sides. The Tribuna Central is the main stand, with the tunnel, the dugouts and the premium seats, and the Grada Central runs along the opposite side. The Estadio Ciudad de Valencia seating plan shows how the blocks fit together.
Behind the goals sit the Gol Orriols, the home end and the loudest part of the ground, and the Gol Alboraya. Visiting fans are placed high in a sector behind the Gol Alboraya towards the Grada Central corner. For more on the ground itself, see our guide to the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna Central (centre) | The clearest overall view | Premium | Much of the centre is hospitality, so read the listing before you pay a premium price |
| Tribuna Central (wings) | Neutral buyers who want comfort | Mid to upper | Slightly angled view with the same facilities as the centre |
| Grada Central | Groups, families and first-time visitors | Mid | The value side for a side-on view; avoid the corner nearest the away sector if you support Levante |
| Gol Orriols | Home fans who want atmosphere | Lower to mid | The home end; wear no Elche green and white here |
| Gol Alboraya | Budget-minded buyers | Lower | Behind-goal angle with a quieter crowd away from the corner sector |
| Away sector (Gol Alboraya corner) | Elche season ticket holders | Lower | High in the corner, sold through Elche; green and white colours belong here only |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should start with the Grada Central or the wings of the Tribuna Central. Both give a clean sideways view, both keep you clear of the organised support and neither expects you to take a side. If you want to sing with the home crowd, the Gol Orriols is the place.
Because the stands are steep and close, even the upper rows give a clear view of the whole pitch. Many regulars prefer a seat a few rows back from the front, where the angle is better and the roof gives more cover. Buyers who need step-free access or wheelchair positions should confirm the arrangement before purchase, as step-free access is strongest on the Tribuna Central side.
Hospitality at the Ciutat de Valencia is concentrated in the Tribuna Central, with premium and VIP seating on the tunnel side rather than a long list of branded lounges. The offer is small and personal, and on a derby weekend it is one of the first parts of the ground to sell through.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Padded central seat | Fans who want the halfway line without a full package | Comfortable seats close to the dugouts |
| VIP seat with lounge access | Couples marking a special trip | Food and drink before the match and at half-time |
| Business package | Corporate guests | Hosting space and premium seats for small groups |
| Private group booking | Larger corporate parties | Seats kept together with a dedicated host where available |
Inclusions vary from package to package, so read each listing for food, drink, parking and arrival times before you buy. If a listing describes a branded lounge that does not appear in the stadium's own information, treat it with caution and confirm the details first.
Hospitality also solves a practical problem on derby days. Bars and restaurants near the ground fill early, and a package with food included means you can arrive, eat and sit down without queueing. For business guests travelling in for the day, that simplicity is often worth the premium.
An evening kick-off suits hospitality well. Guests can arrive in daylight, eat before the match and take their seats as the lights come up over the new roof, which is one of the better views the renovated ground offers.
Spanish clubs increasingly issue digital tickets, and resale listings vary in how they deliver them. Read the delivery type on each listing before you commit, so you know what to expect and when.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Whether the ticket is transferred to your own account or shown in an app, and when the transfer is due |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Whether a name is printed on the ticket and whether you need to print it or can show it on your phone |
| Paper ticket | The collection or courier arrangement and the address you give for delivery |
| Hospitality pass | The arrival time, the entrance you use and whether a guest list is held at the door |
Read the listing notes carefully and bring a valid passport or national ID card in case stewards ask for it. If your ticket is on your phone, charge it fully before you leave and turn the screen brightness up at the turnstile.
Timing of delivery varies by type. Digital tickets for La Liga matches are often released in the final days before kick-off, so a late arrival in your inbox is normal. If your match is close and nothing has arrived, the order tracking shows where your tickets are.
The easiest way to the ground is Metro Line 6 to Estadi del Llevant, which stops beside the stadium. Arrive at least 45 minutes before kick-off: derby crowds build quickly, and the security screening at the gates takes longer when the away coaches arrive at the same time.
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Find the match
Search for Levante and open the listing for the Sunday 22 November meeting with Elche. Confirm the date and the venue before you go further.
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Choose your stand
Use the stadium map to pick the Tribuna Central, the Grada Central or an end. Filter by price and by the number of seats you need together.
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Look at the delivery type, any restrictions and any note about the view before you add tickets to your basket.
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Enter the attendee details
Give the full name of each person attending exactly as it appears on their passport or ID card, in case the ticket needs to be issued in that name.
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Use track order to see when your tickets are dispatched and when they will arrive.
If you are new to buying football tickets in Spain, the process is simpler than it looks. Choose your stand, confirm the delivery method and give the correct names, and the rest follows. Most problems on matchday come from details skipped at the start, so a few extra minutes at the payment stage save time at the turnstile.
Group bookings follow the same steps. Enter the number of seats you need at the start of your search, and only listings that can seat your party together will appear. If a seller splits a group across rows, the listing notes will say so before you pay.
A derby does not have to cost a fortune, and a little planning goes a long way at a ground this size. These habits help you find better-value seats without giving up a good view.
Valencia Airport has direct links to many European cities, and the Metro connects it with the city centre, with a change onto Line 6 for the stadium. For overseas orders, choose mobile or e-ticket delivery wherever you can, because these arrive without relying on a postal address. If you need seats together, filter for them when you search and read the notes on how the seller groups the tickets.
Remember that the kick-off can still move within the weekend of 21 and 22 November, so book flexible travel where possible. Buyers from the Gulf will find connections to Valencia through the major European hubs, and an 18:00 kick-off starts at 21:00 in the UAE, so most will want at least one night in the city after the match.
If you are travelling as a family or a mixed group, give every attendee's passport name at the payment stage and keep those documents with you on the day. A small spelling error can cause delays at the gate, so reviewing those details before payment is the single most useful thing an overseas buyer can do.
Levante supporters planning the return date can look ahead to Elche CF vs Levante in February 2027. Elche sits about two hours south by road, and Alicante Airport is the closest airport to the city.
First-time visitors to Elche's ground will find our Estadio Martinez Valero guide useful for planning that trip. It covers the stadium, its setting on the edge of the city and what to expect on a matchday in the south of the region.
Once you know where you want to sit for that trip, the Estadio Martinez Valero seating plan lets you compare the stands at Elche before choosing a listing. Booking both derby dates at the same time is often the simplest way to lock in the whole season's regional rivalry.
The clubs first met in the top flight in the 1960s, when Levante played at their old ground, so the history at the Ciutat de Valencia begins in 2013/14. That season Levante won 2-1 in December, and the following year the sides drew 0-0 on the final day of the campaign. Elche were demoted that summer for financial reasons despite finishing clear of the drop zone, and the top-flight fixture disappeared for five years.
It returned in 2020/21 with a 1-1 draw played without fans during the pandemic, and Levante won 3-0 the following season. The clubs then met in the second tier before both came back up in 2025. Their first top-flight meeting in Valencia since then, in January 2026, finished 3-2 to Levante and underlined how evenly matched the sides now are.
The second-tier years kept the rivalry alive, even with no top-flight points at stake. The clubs met in Segunda in 2016/17, 2023/24 and 2024/25, and those matches built a fresh set of memories for both sets of supporters. By the time the fixture returned to La Liga, it carried the weight of a decade of shared ups and downs.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how close it runs. Two clubs from the same region, promoted together and separated by one point last season, meet in a compact ground where the away sector is loud and the home end is louder. That is why seats for this derby move quickly once the date is set.
The figures below cover only La Liga matches played at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia with Levante as hosts. Meetings in Elche, second-tier matches and top-flight games at Levante's former ground in the 1960s are not included.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| Levante wins | 3 |
| Elche wins | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Levante goals | 9 |
| Elche goals | 4 |
| Biggest Levante win | 3-0 |
| Biggest Elche win | None to date |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 13 Dec 2013 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 23 Jan 2026 |
Source: LaLiga season records, Spanish season archives and Analitica Fantasy match history.
Every top-flight match between the clubs at the Ciutat de Valencia, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Levante 3-2 Elche |
| 25 Feb 2022 | Levante 3-0 Elche |
| 21 Nov 2020 | Levante 1-1 Elche |
| 23 May 2015 | Levante 0-0 Elche |
| 13 Dec 2013 | Levante 2-1 Elche |
Source: each result cross-referenced against at least two independent records, including LaLiga season records, Spanish season archives, Analitica Fantasy and Futsoc.
Buy before the league confirms the kick-off slot, as prices for derby weekends usually climb once the time is fixed.
Visiting supporters are placed high in a sector behind the Gol Alboraya, towards the Grada Central corner.
Take Metro Line 6 to Estadi del Llevant, which stops beside the ground and avoids the limited parking nearby.
The 2020 renovation added a roof over the stands, and the higher rows give the most cover if rain is forecast.
Most listings keep seats together unless the notes say otherwise, and filtering by quantity shows only blocks that match your group.
Sources: LaLiga official fixture list and records, Levante UD and Elche CF official ticket information, Futbolweb, Analitica Fantasy, Futsoc and Spanish season archives. 1BoxOffice is an independent ticket marketplace and is not affiliated with Levante UD, Elche CF or LaLiga.