Buy Osasuna vs Celta Vigo tickets for the 2026/27 Season and secure your seat at El Sadar on Sunday 14 March 2027, with kick-off currently listed at 18:00 UK time (19:00 in Pamplona). The match falls on Matchday 28 of La Liga, and LaLiga confirms final broadcast slots a few weeks ahead, so the day and time can still shift within that weekend. The last two meetings in Pamplona produced ten goals between them. Few mid-table fixtures in Spain offer that kind of recent form.
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Seats at Osasuna home matches are hard to come by because the club's membership fills most of the ground before a single ticket reaches general sale. El Sadar holds 23,516 after its rebuild, and more than 20,000 of those places have been taken by members in recent seasons.
This guide covers what seats cost, where to sit in a stadium built to trap noise, how the sale works for non-members and every La Liga meeting between the sides at El Sadar since 1983. Use it to decide whether this is your match and which seat earns the trip to Navarra, whether you are a neutral, a Celta fan or a first-time visitor to Pamplona.
Supply is the first problem. Osasuna set a membership record of 20,465 in 2020/21 and pushed past 20,600 the following summer, when only 375 new members could be admitted from more than 2,000 applications. In a 23,516-seat ground, that leaves very little for anyone outside the club's base. Add sponsor and away allocations and the seats left for general sale shrink further still.
The visitors add pressure of their own. Celta Vigo finished sixth in La Liga in 2025/26 and are playing in the Europa League this season, which has lifted interest among their supporters across Spain. Vigo sits more than 700 kilometres from Pamplona by road, so the travelling contingent is a committed one. Their corner of the Fondo Sur tends to be full.
Then there is the recent history. Celta won 3-0 at El Sadar in February 2024, Osasuna answered with a 3-2 win seven months later and Celta took a 3-2 thriller here in October 2025. Home fans will want this one back, and neutrals who follow La Liga know this fixture has stopped being a quiet Sunday.
Timing helps too. Mid-March is when the race for European places and the fight to stay clear of the bottom three both sharpen. An evening kick-off on a Sunday also suits visitors who want a full weekend in Pamplona before the match.
Celta's European run adds one more variable. If they are still in the Europa League in March, their league fixtures sit between Thursday nights, and broadcasters often adjust weekend slots around those games. That uncertainty tends to push organised buyers to commit early rather than wait for the final schedule.
Yes, but the club route favours members heavily. Osasuna run their match sales in phases: members and holders of the Soy Rojillo supporter card buy first, then any remaining seats go on general sale through the club website and the El Sadar box offices. Members are typically limited to one extra ticket per card, while the general public can buy up to six per transaction.
The catch is timing. General sale for a standard league match often opens only a day or two before kick-off, which makes planning a trip from abroad around it close to impossible. By then the remaining inventory is mostly single seats or awkward corners, and pairs together in the main stand are rare.
Membership itself is not a quick fix. The club caps new admissions each summer and has run a waiting list for several seasons, with priority going to supporter-card holders from previous campaigns. For a one-off visit, joining is simply not realistic.
The Soy Rojillo card sits between full membership and general sale. It gives supporters priority access and, in past seasons, the right to buy up to two tickets in the members' window. It suits fans who attend a handful of games a year, but it still depends on being ready the moment sales open and on seats being released at all.
Celta supporters buy their away allocation through Celta's own channels. That is why many fans travelling from Galicia turn to the resale market, where the listing tells you exactly which section you are buying into before you pay.
Five factors shape the price. Seat location comes first, with the central Tribuna Principal sitting well above the ends. Demand follows, driven by how few seats escape the membership and how many Celta fans are chasing them. Fixture timing, competition context in the 2026/27 Season and the hospitality tier complete the picture.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier ends (less central) | £43 – £70 | Budget-conscious buyers | Rebuilt upper tiers keep you close despite the height |
| Preferencia (longside standard) | £60 – £95 | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Side-on view at a lower price than the main stand |
| Tribuna Principal lower (central) | £80 – £130+ | Fans wanting a halfway-line view | Close to the dugouts and the tunnel |
| Tribuna Principal premium | £110 – £180+ | Buyers prioritising comfort and sightlines | Covered central seats in the stand that houses the VIP areas |
| Hospitality / VIP | £200 – £400+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge access, catering and premium seating |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, Osasuna's own general sale prices have typically run from about €20 to €65 depending on the match and the stand. The gap with resale reflects access rather than the seat itself: the face-value ticket only exists for the handful of buyers who reach the box office in time.
Expect two price moves. The first comes when LaLiga fixes the Matchday 28 slot and travelling buyers commit. The second arrives in the final days, once the club's short general sale closes and resale becomes the only route left.
Value sits in the Preferencia. It offers the same side-on view of the pitch as the main stand for noticeably less, and the rebuild brought it under the same roof. The Tribuna Principal premium is worth paying mainly if you want to be close to the tunnel or plan to add hospitality.
The 2019 to 2021 rebuild wrapped all four stands under a single red roof and added extra tiers, turning an open bowl into a tight, loud ground. Every seat sits close to the pitch, so your choice is mostly about atmosphere and angle. Pick the mood first, then the price. For block-by-block detail, the El Sadar seating plan shows how the sections are laid out.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondo Sur lower tier (rail seats) | Committed home supporters | Lower, rarely on resale | About 1,300 rail seats across 12 rows form the standing "Red Wall"; expect to be on your feet all game |
| Fondo Norte | Home fans who want noise behind the goal | Entry to mid | Behind-the-goal view with a strong home atmosphere; keep colours red or neutral |
| Tribuna Principal | Premium buyers and hospitality guests | Top | Main stand with the VIP facilities and press box; the central blocks give the cleanest view |
| Preferencia | Neutrals who want the full sweep of the pitch | Mid | Opposite the main stand, side-on and better value than the Tribuna |
| Upper tiers (all stands) | Value seekers and groups | Entry | Upper tiers added in the rebuild sit close to the pitch for their height; a good view of shape and tactics |
| Fondo Sur corner (away section) | Celta supporters | Lower, sold through Celta's routes | Visiting fans sit in a corner of the south end. Sky blue belongs here only; avoid Celta colours elsewhere in the ground |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should start with the Preferencia. It gives the most balanced view for the price and lets you watch both ends of the ground at full volume. If you prefer a central seat with more legroom and shelter, the El Sadar main stand is worth the step up.
Celta fans who end up in home sections through resale should keep it low-key. Leave the shirt under a jacket, stay seated when the visitors score and let the stewards see a calm supporter rather than a target. Families are better placed in the Preferencia or upper tiers, well away from the rail-seat section.
The new roof covers all four stands, which matters for a March evening in Navarra when the weather can turn quickly. No seat at El Sadar leaves you exposed, so you can choose on view and atmosphere alone.
The rebuild more than doubled El Sadar's commercial space, from around 1,400 to 3,400 square metres, and expanded the boxes and premium areas in the main stand. The stadium now has 1,389 VIP places, so hospitality is no longer a niche product here, although matchday availability for a single game is still limited.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| VIP seat in the Tribuna Principal | Couples and small groups | Padded central seating with lounge access before kick-off and at half-time |
| Shared lounge package | Business guests | Catering and drinks in a shared hospitality area, with reserved premium seats |
| Private box | Corporate parties and private groups | An enclosed space for entertaining, with a private view of the pitch |
| Dining and match package | Food-focused visitors | A meal at a stadium restaurant such as El Txoko del Sadar, followed by a match seat |
Inclusions vary by listing, so confirm three details before booking: when the lounge opens, where the seat sits in the main stand and whether drinks run through the match or stop at kick-off. A 19:00 local start gives plenty of time for a long lunch in the old town first, which can make a premium seat plus pintxos better value than a full package.
Hospitality suits two kinds of buyer at this match: corporate groups who want a private space to host clients and couples or small groups making a special trip to Pamplona. For both, the main attraction is certainty. A premium seat in the Tribuna Principal, a reserved table and a covered view remove most of the guesswork from a matchday in a ground where general tickets are so scarce.
Most El Sadar tickets now arrive digitally, but resale listings vary in format and timing. Read the delivery method before you buy, because it decides when you can relax about the trip.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Which app the ticket arrives in, when it is transferred and whether it shows your name |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Whether the barcode can be printed or must be shown on a phone |
| Paper ticket | The courier window, delivery address and tracking reference |
| Collection in Pamplona | The meeting point, handover time and the ID you need to bring |
Read the listing notes before you pay, especially anything on delivery timing or the name on the ticket. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards or the seller ask for it. If your ticket is on your phone, charge it fully, save it offline and carry a power bank.
El Sadar sits about 2.5 kilometres south of the city centre, roughly a 30-minute walk. Buses 9, 16 and 19 serve the stadium, and line 16 also links the railway station, which is about 4 kilometres away. The club's network of more than 25 affiliated Bares Rojillos across Pamplona is the classic place to start the evening.
Aim to reach the stadium at least 45 minutes before kick-off. Bag searches and queues build quickly on the streets around El Sadar in the final half hour, and the build-up under the new roof is worth seeing. Celta supporters should follow the stewards' directions to the away entrance rather than walking through the home areas.
1BoxOffice has run a verified marketplace since 2006 and backs every order with a 150% money-back guarantee, so the steps below work the same whichever stand you choose.
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Find the fixture
Search for Osasuna and Celta Vigo, then confirm the listing shows El Sadar and the March 2027 date before going further.
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Create an account with the email address you use most, as order updates and delivery details are sent there.
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Filter by area and budget, then match the stand name to the seating guide above so you know exactly where you will sit.
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Look for restrictions, the delivery method and any note on the ticket holder's name. If something is unclear, ask customer support before buying.
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Select how many seats you need. If your group must sit together, pick a listing that states the seats are adjacent.
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Give each attendee's full name exactly as it appears on their passport or ID card, so any named ticket matches on the day.
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Use track order to see when your tickets are dispatched and how they will arrive.
Once your order is confirmed, keep the confirmation email, the attendee names and each person's ID together. On matchday those three things are all you need to get from the street to your seat without delay.
Pamplona's own airport is small, so most overseas visitors fly into Bilbao, Madrid or Barcelona and continue by road or rail. From Madrid, the train takes roughly three hours. Bilbao is the closest major gateway, under two hours away by road, and a Saturday arrival there opens up a second match: Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés pairs naturally with a Sunday evening in Pamplona.
Choose a delivery method that suits international travel, such as a mobile ticket or a collection point in Pamplona, and request seats together at checkout if you are travelling as a group. La Liga kick-off times are confirmed only a few weeks ahead and Celta's European commitments can affect scheduling, so book flexible flights and hotels until Matchday 28 is fixed. If your route runs through San Sebastian, check whether Real Sociedad are at home that weekend for a Basque double header.
Osasuna and Celta first met in La Liga at El Sadar in April 1983, when the hosts won 4-1. That set the tone for a decade: Osasuna won each of their first six home league meetings with Celta, scoring 14 and conceding two. Celta's rise in the 1990s turned it around. Between January 1994 and April 2003 they won four straight visits to Pamplona without conceding, the run coinciding with the side that took Celta into the Champions League in 2003/04.
The modern chapter is the most open. Since 2020 the sides have traded wins, goalless draws and, lately, high-scoring thrillers, with the October 2025 meeting settled by an 87th-minute winner for Celta. Osasuna had led that night after recovering from an early deficit, which only sharpened the sense of a debt to settle. Both clubs bring traditions that travel: Osasuna's rojillo crowd in a rebuilt El Sadar and a Celta following that fills the Estadio de Balaídos before heading east.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how sharply the balance has swung. Osasuna owned the 1980s, Celta owned the turn of the century and the last few seasons have refused to settle into a pattern. The two most recent meetings both finished 3-2, one each way, and nobody in Pamplona expects a quiet evening. That uncertainty is exactly why seats for this match are worth securing early.
The table below covers every La Liga meeting at El Sadar with Osasuna as hosts, from April 1983 to October 2025.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 23 |
| Osasuna wins | 12 |
| Celta Vigo wins | 8 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Osasuna goals | 29 |
| Celta Vigo goals | 24 |
| Biggest Osasuna win | 4-1 (10 April 1983) |
| Biggest Celta Vigo win | 3-0 (26 August 2001 and 4 February 2024) |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 10 April 1983 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 26 October 2025 |
Source: FBref and StatMuse match records, cross-checked against footballdatabase.eu and the clubs' own match reports.
Clean sheets define this fixture. Only six of the 23 meetings have seen both sides score, and Osasuna have failed to find the net in ten of them. When the hosts do score, they usually win: twelve of their 13 scoring performances have ended in victory.
All 23 La Liga matches at El Sadar with Osasuna as hosts, newest first. Scores are shown home side first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2025 | 2-3 |
| 01 Sep 2024 | 3-2 |
| 04 Feb 2024 | 0-3 |
| 06 Mar 2023 | 0-0 |
| 23 Aug 2021 | 0-0 |
| 04 Oct 2020 | 2-0 |
| 11 Jul 2020 | 2-1 |
| 18 Sep 2016 | 0-0 |
| 03 May 2014 | 0-2 |
| 02 Feb 2013 | 1-0 |
| 18 Feb 2007 | 0-1 |
| 16 Oct 2005 | 2-0 |
| 06 Dec 2003 | 3-2 |
| 20 Apr 2003 | 0-2 |
| 26 Aug 2001 | 0-3 |
| 10 Sep 2000 | 0-2 |
| 09 Jan 1994 | 0-1 |
| 29 Nov 1992 | 3-0 |
| 14 Feb 1990 | 1-0 |
| 09 Oct 1988 | 1-0 |
| 08 May 1988 | 3-0 |
| 16 Feb 1986 | 2-1 |
| 10 Apr 1983 | 4-1 |
Source: FBref and StatMuse, with every score confirmed by at least two independent records.
The record falls into three eras. Osasuna won all six meetings between 1983 and 1992. Celta then won six of the next ten, before the seven meetings since 2020 split three wins to Osasuna, two to Celta and two draws.
Visiting supporters are placed in a corner of the south stand, with tickets released through Celta's own sales channels. Neutrals seated elsewhere should leave sky blue at home.
Early is safer for central and adjacent seats, because the membership absorbs most of the ground and general sale opens late. Waiting rarely pays off for a weekend evening kick-off.
No, but members and supporter-card holders get first access to any seats the club releases. A resale listing removes the need to join or queue for general sale.
The rebuild added around 70 accessible places and lifts in all four corners of the stadium. Accessible seats are allocated by the club, so contact Osasuna directly before travelling.
Choose a listing that states the seats are together, as those are sold as a block. Larger groups usually find the most choice in the upper tiers.
Sources: CA Osasuna official website (stadium history and match reports), LaLiga, FBref, StatMuse, footballdatabase.eu, Onda Vasca, Stadium Database, Sports Venue Business, Football Ground Guide, The Stadium Guide and Flashscore.