Buy Malaga vs Alaves tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga meeting at Estadio La Rosaleda scheduled for Sunday 31 January 2027 and currently listed for a 17:00 local kick-off (16:00 UK time). It is Matchday 22 of the league calendar, and La Liga confirms final kick-off slots a few weeks before each round, so the day and time can still move within the weekend.
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Top-flight football is back on the banks of the Guadalmedina. Malaga CF returned to La Liga this season after eight years away, winning promotion through the play-offs, and La Rosaleda hosted its first Primera Division match in more than 3,000 days in August 2026. With more than 26,000 season ticket holders in a ground of around 30,000, every home fixture this season starts with a small pool of seats for everyone else.
The visit of Alaves falls at the halfway point of the campaign, when a promoted side's targets become clear and every home point counts. For visitors, a winter weekend on the Costa del Sol with a La Liga match at its centre is one of the easier football trips in Spain to plan.
Supply is the first factor. Malaga's season ticket base of around 26,600 fills most of the stadium before a single match ticket goes on sale, and the club also sets aside an allocation for visiting supporters and its own commitments. For the opening home match of the season, general sale tickets were available only after an exclusive window for members.
Alaves add a second layer of interest. The club from Vitoria-Gasteiz has been an established La Liga side in recent seasons, and their record at La Rosaleda gives this fixture a clear storyline: they won on their first top-flight visit in 2000 and have won each of the last two meetings here. For Malaga supporters, turning that record around is part of the appeal.
The setting helps too. La Rosaleda sits a short walk from the historic centre of Malaga, and a late-January match comes with mild weather that suits visitors from northern Europe. Many neutral buyers plan a city break around a fixture like this, which adds demand beyond the local fan base.
Finally, the novelty of the return has not worn off. After eight seasons of second and third-tier football, Malaga's first campaign back among the elite has lifted interest in every home match, not just the visits of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The first home match of the season showed what that return means. Malaga hosted Deportivo La Coruna under the lights on 24 August 2026, the first top-flight game at La Rosaleda in 3,019 days, and the club's general sale opened only after members had their own window. That pattern repeats for every home fixture this season.
Through the club, only if you move fast. Malaga give season ticket holders exclusive access and a discount at the start of each sale, and general sale follows only once that window closes. With more than 26,000 abonados, the number of seats left for the public is limited from the outset.
The club's process also suits local buyers more than visitors. Sales open a matter of weeks before each match, once the league confirms the kick-off slot, and members can release unused seats back into the pool at short notice. Anyone booking flights and hotels months in advance needs certainty long before that.
A verified marketplace offers a more direct route. On 1BoxOffice you can buy seats for this fixture without a season ticket and without waiting for a sales window, with each listing showing the stand, the delivery method and whether seats are together. That makes it possible to compare the Fondos, the Preferencia and the Tribuna side by side before you commit.
Groups face a particular challenge. Club sales for a ground this full often leave scattered singles, which makes it hard for families and friends to sit together. Marketplace listings state clearly whether seats are together before you pay.
Alaves supporters should note one point. The visiting allocation is sold through Alaves' own channels, and resale seats sit in home or neutral areas. The seating section below explains what that means for colours on the day.
Five factors set the price: seat location, demand when you buy, the timing of the fixture, the competition context and whether you choose a hospitality package. For the 2026/27 season, the visit of Alaves sits in the more affordable half of Malaga's home price scale, well below the matches against Real Madrid, Barcelona and the Andalusian derbies with Sevilla and Real Betis.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £75 – £110 | Budget-conscious fans | Upper tiers of the Fondos and the curves behind the goals |
| Longside standard | £90 – £135 | Supporters who want a sideline view | Preferencia away from halfway, with a clear view across the pitch |
| Lower tier / central | £115 – £175+ | Buyers who want to be close to the action | Central blocks of the Preferencia and Tribuna near halfway |
| Premium seating | £150 – £230+ | Couples and small groups | Central Tribuna seats under the roof, the main stand's best-placed blocks |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £500+ | Corporate guests and premium experiences | VIP areas and boxes with catering and hostess service |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, the club's general sale prices for the first home match of the season ran from €50 behind the goals to €150 in the Tribuna. Resale prices sit above those face values because they include guaranteed access without a season ticket or a membership window.
Groups of four or more who want to sit together should expect to pay towards the top of each range, while pairs and singles have more choice. Prices for a fixture like this often firm up once La Liga confirms the kick-off slot, as that is when visitors lock in their plans.
The resale price also buys flexibility. You choose the stand and the view, keep a group together and avoid the risk of a sell-out before general sale opens.
Stand choice changes the price more than anything else. At face value, a Tribuna seat for the season opener cost up to three times a place behind the goal, and resale prices follow a similar pattern, so moving from the main stand to the Preferencia or the Fondos is the quickest way to bring the cost down.
La Rosaleda is a compact, two-tier all-seater by the Guadalmedina river, opened in 1941 and rebuilt in stages in the 2000s. The Tribuna runs along one side and holds the premium seating, the Preferencia faces it across the pitch, and the two Fondos sit behind the goals, with the sidelines covered and the ends more open to the sky. The La Rosaleda seating plan shows how the stands and tiers are laid out.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna | First-time visitors, couples and business guests | Upper | The main stand, covered, with the central view, the boxes and the VIP areas |
| Preferencia | Neutral buyers who want a full side view | Mid to upper | Covered sideline stand facing the Tribuna, strong for following the shape of the game |
| Fondos | Supporters who want to be among the home crowd | Lower to mid | Behind the goals, where much of the vocal Malaga support gathers; more exposed to sun and rain |
| Curves | Budget-conscious fans and groups | Lower to mid | Corner sections linking the ends and the sidelines, with an angled view at a lower price |
| Away section | Alaves supporters travelling with their club | Set by the visiting allocation | A designated section in the upper tier of a corner, with its own entrance; sold through Alaves, not on resale |
| VIP and boxes | Corporate guests and special occasions | Premium | Hospitality rooms, sky boxes and premium boxes with catering and hostess service |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Preferencia or the Tribuna. Malaga play in sky blue and white and Alaves in blue and white stripes, so the colours are close; stick to neutral clothing in home areas to avoid any issue with stewards. To compare this fixture with other matches at the ground, browse all Estadio La Rosaleda tickets.
Shade is less of an issue in January than in August, but rain is possible on the Costa del Sol in winter. The covered sideline stands keep you dry, while the Fondos trade shelter for atmosphere and a lower price.
The two tiers are steep and close to the pitch, so even upper-tier seats give a good view. Lower rows bring you nearer the players but flatten the angle, which matters more at the ends than along the sides.
The ground will look much as it has for the last two decades this season. Malaga was once in line to host matches at the 2030 World Cup, with a rebuild that would have raised the capacity to around 45,000, but the city withdrew from hosting in 2025 and the club stays at La Rosaleda in its current form. For buyers, that means the familiar layout and around 30,000 seats.
Malaga's VIP offer is based in the Tribuna and the Preferencia, with hospitality rooms equipped with catering and hostess service. The club's published range covers shared VIP lounges, boxes along the sidelines, sky boxes and a presidential box.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Corner VIP Malaguista | Couples and small groups | VIP area access with catering and hostess service |
| Olimpo Malaguista | Guests wanting a premium lounge experience | Shared hospitality room with catering and hostess service |
| Palcos de Preferencia and Palcos Premium | Corporate groups and families | Private boxes with a sideline view and personal service |
| Sky Boxes | Business entertaining and celebrations | Private lounges high in the stand with a view over the whole pitch |
Package names and inclusions can change, so read the listing notes to see exactly what a ticket covers. Hospitality for a mid-season fixture like this is usually more affordable than for the visits of Real Madrid or Barcelona, which makes it a sensible upgrade for a special trip.
For groups, a hospitality package also removes the task of piecing together separate listings in a busy ground. One booking covers seats together plus food and drink. Arriving early lets you enjoy the build-up in comfort.
Malaga use digital and print-at-home tickets for most home matches, sold through the club's online ticketing and the stadium box offices. Know which delivery method a listing uses before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile or e-ticket | When the ticket will be released and whether it opens in an app or a wallet |
| PDF print-at-home | That the file shows the correct match, stand, row and seat |
| Season card transfer | How the seller will pass the seat to you and whether it arrives before match day |
| Collection in Malaga | The pick-up point, times and ID needed on the day |
Read the listing notes before you buy. Bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully if your ticket is on it.
La Rosaleda sits on Paseo de Martiricos, around 20 minutes' walk north of the historic centre along the river. Several city bus routes run close to the ground, and taxis are plentiful, though traffic builds quickly in the hour before kick-off.
Aim to be at your gate at least 45 minutes before the start. Security searches take time at a full stadium, and the area around the ground becomes crowded as the kick-off approaches. Plan your return too, as buses and taxis are in heavy demand after the final whistle.
Visitors flying in on the day of the match can reach the ground comfortably. The local train from the airport runs into the city centre, and from there the stadium is a walk along the river or a short taxi ride, so a morning arrival leaves plenty of time before a late-afternoon kick-off.
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Timing is the largest lever on price. Listings for mid-season fixtures often hold steady for weeks and then move once the kick-off slot and the league table give buyers a clearer picture. If you already know you are travelling, securing seats early lets you plan flights and a hotel around a fixed booking.
Value also depends on what you want from the day. A central seat in the Preferencia gives a full tactical view, while a seat in the Fondos puts you among the songs of the home support. Decide which matters more before you compare listings, and the right price usually follows.
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is around eight kilometres from the city, with direct flights from across the UK and Europe and a local train into the centre in around 15 minutes. High-speed trains link Madrid with Malaga Maria Zambrano station in around two and a half hours. Mobile and e-tickets are the simplest options from abroad; if a listing uses paper tickets, choose collection in Malaga or delivery to your hotel.
Book flexible travel and accommodation, as La Liga matches can move within the weekend once television slots are confirmed. Ask the seller before you buy if you need seats together for a group, and allow time to enjoy the old town, the port and the beaches, all within easy reach of the ground. Late January in Malaga is mild by northern European standards, though evenings are cool enough for a light jacket.
Staying in the historic centre puts you within walking distance of the stadium, which makes the trip to and from the match easy. The riverside walk north from the centre to the ground takes around 20 minutes, with bars and restaurants along the way for a pre-match meal.
Alaves supporters face one of the longest trips of their season, with Vitoria-Gasteiz roughly 900 kilometres away. Flights from the Basque Country to Malaga make the journey manageable, and anyone travelling without an away-section ticket should buy seats in neutral areas and follow the colours guidance above.
The top-flight story between Malaga CF and Alaves at La Rosaleda began on 23 January 2000, when the visitors won 1-0 with an early goal in the first Primera Division meeting between the clubs at the ground. Malaga responded with a 3-1 win in November 2000, in the season Alaves went on to reach the UEFA Cup final, the first of four unbeaten home meetings that lasted until 2005.
The fixture then disappeared from the top flight for more than a decade. When it returned, the balance shifted: Alaves won 2-1 at La Rosaleda in March 2017 and 3-0 in May 2018, in the closing weeks of the season that ended with Malaga's relegation. This season's meeting is the first at this level since then.
The clubs did meet in between, in the Segunda Division in 2022/23, when Malaga won 1-0 at La Rosaleda in December 2022. Those matches sit outside the La Liga record on this page, which covers top-flight meetings only.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how evenly the record has swung. Malaga dominated the early 2000s, Alaves have taken the last two meetings and the overall balance still sits slightly in the visitors' favour. For a promoted Malaga side, a home win would square the record; for Alaves, a third straight win here would be a clear statement.
The scorelines have also been tight. Five of the seven meetings ended level or with a one-goal margin, and neither side has scored more than three in a match here. Goals have been scarce overall, with only 12 in seven games.
The figures below cover all top-flight La Liga meetings at La Rosaleda with Malaga CF as hosts.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 7 |
| Malaga wins | 2 |
| Alaves wins | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Malaga goals | 5 |
| Alaves goals | 7 |
| Biggest Malaga win | 3-1 (26 Nov 2000) |
| Biggest Alaves win | 0-3 (06 May 2018) |
| First La Liga meeting at La Rosaleda | 23 Jan 2000 |
| Most recent meeting at La Rosaleda | 06 May 2018 |
Source: Transfermarkt match records, cross-referenced with Malaga CF match previews and ESPN match data.
All top-flight meetings at La Rosaleda with Malaga CF as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 06 May 2018 | 0-3 |
| 11 Mar 2017 | 1-2 |
| 21 Sep 2005 | 0-0 |
| 24 Nov 2002 | 0-0 |
| 10 Feb 2002 | 1-0 |
| 26 Nov 2000 | 3-1 |
| 23 Jan 2000 | 0-1 |
Scores shown with Malaga first. Source: Transfermarkt, cross-referenced with Malaga CF match previews and ESPN.
As soon as your plans are fixed, because most of the ground is held by season ticket holders and choice narrows as the date approaches. Booking before the kick-off slot is confirmed usually gives the widest range of stands.
Travelling Alaves supporters are housed in a designated section in the upper tier of a corner, sold through their own club. Anyone else should sit in home or neutral areas and wear neutral colours.
The Tribuna and the Preferencia along the sidelines are covered, while the ends behind the goals are more open. Choose a sideline seat if you want shelter from winter rain.
Packages typically combine a central seat or private box with a hospitality room, catering and hostess service. Exact inclusions are listed with each package.
Yes, listings show whether seats are together and are delivered to overseas buyers by mobile, PDF or collection. Pick a listing marked as seated together if your group must sit side by side.
Sources: La Liga 2026/27 fixture calendar, Malaga CF official club, ticketing and stadium information, Transfermarkt, ESPN match data, El Espanol, Malagaes and Football Tripper.