Buy Real Sociedad vs Valencia tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga meeting scheduled for Sunday 4 April 2027 and currently listed for a 17:00 local kick-off (16:00 UK time) at Anoeta in San Sebastián. It is Matchday 30 of the campaign. Across 30 league meetings at this stadium, each side has won ten times, with ten more ending level.
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Anoeta holds around 40,000 since a redevelopment that removed the running track and brought the stands right up to the pitch. Real Sociedad's members take most of those seats every week, so general-sale supply is tight even for fixtures outside the Basque derby. Supporters who follow Real Sociedad know a spring Sunday at home rarely leaves many gaps.
LaLiga confirms exact kick-off slots a few weeks before each matchday, so the date and time above may move within the same weekend. Seats bought now remain valid for the final slot, which is why travelling buyers tend to commit early and keep plans flexible.
Real Sociedad come into this season as Copa del Rey winners, after beating Atlético Madrid on penalties in the final at La Cartuja in April 2026. That win brought a Europa League campaign and a Supercopa trip, so home league dates now sit between European commitments. Every home fixture becomes part of a bigger story. The crowd responds accordingly.
Valencia bring one of the largest followings in Spain and a long history of meetings here. The last visit, in May 2026, ended 3-4 in a seven-goal game that is still fresh in the memory of both sets of supporters. Real Sociedad then won 3-2 at Mestalla in September, which gives this rematch a clear edge.
The visiting allocation is small, a little over 500 seats in the upper corner of the north end for a normal league fixture. Valencia supporters who miss out often look for neutral seats elsewhere, adding to demand in the side stands. The trip from Valencia is around 600 kilometres, so supporters based in the north of Spain add to the visiting demand.
San Sebastián's tourist appeal adds another layer. Early April is the start of the season for visitors to the old town and the beaches of La Concha, so many plan a weekend around a home game. Those buyers compete for the same central seats as the regulars a few weeks out.
Within the home calendar, this match sits below the Basque derby with Athletic and the visits of Real Madrid and Barcelona. That leaves realistic choice for buyers who move a few weeks out, though prime side-stand seats rarely last until the final week.
Yes, but the club route is narrow. Real Sociedad sell to their socios first, while the membership base is large relative to a 40,000-seat ground in a city of fewer than 190,000 people. General sale exists for each fixture, though the pool it draws on is small.
Those remaining seats usually go on sale a short time before the match. For a fixture with this profile they can sell through quickly, which is too late for overseas visitors who need to book flights and hotels weeks in advance.
Valencia supporters follow a separate route. The away section is sold through Valencia's own channels, with priority for their members, so a Valencia fan without a membership has little chance of a place there. A neutral seat on the sides is the realistic alternative, as long as club colours stay out of sight in the home areas.
The resale marketplace removes those hurdles. You pick a seat from listings by verified sellers, while the listing notes explain how the ticket will reach you. For anyone without a Real Sociedad membership, it is the most direct route into the ground.
Five things set the price of a seat for this match: where you sit in the ground, overall demand, how far ahead you buy, the European calendar in early April and whether you add hospitality. Current listings start from around £57, which puts this fixture in an accessible band compared with the derby and the big-club visits, though central Tribuna seats carry a clear premium.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier ends | £57 – £90 | Budget-conscious fans | Behind the goals with a full view of the pitch |
| Lateral (longside standard) | £70 – £120 | First-time visitors | Side-on view opposite the main stand |
| Lower tier / central | £90 – £150 | Couples and small groups | Close to the touchline since the track was removed |
| Tribuna (premium seating) | £120 – £220+ | Fans wanting the classic view | Main stand at the halfway line near the dugouts |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £550+ | Business guests and occasions | Lounge access with premium seating |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Most movement comes once the league fixes the slot and in the days around Real Sociedad's European fixtures. A Europa League night just before the weekend can lift prices if the team is in good momentum, or soften them slightly as some sellers release seats they can no longer use.
The home end needs a word of caution for first-time buyers. It is where much of Real Sociedad's organised support gathers, standing and singing run throughout and the experience is about atmosphere rather than a relaxed view of the game.
Buying early helps groups in particular. Seats that reach resale are spread across the ground, so the earlier you look the more likely you are to find adjacent seats in your preferred stand rather than settling for singles.
Anoeta opened in 1993 as a municipal stadium with an athletics track, which kept fans a long way from the play. The redevelopment between 2017 and 2019 removed the track, rebuilt the lower tiers close to the touchline on all four sides and added a roof over the stands. The Tribuna runs along the main side, the lateral stand faces it, while the north and south ends sit behind each goal.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna (central) | The classic halfway-line view | Premium | Main stand with the benches, tunnel and premium seating |
| Tribuna (outer blocks) | Strong view at a lower price | Upper middle | Good angle without the central premium; pairs go quickly |
| Lateral stand | Full-length view of the pitch | Mid | Opposite the main stand; the natural pick for neutral buyers |
| South end | Atmosphere and the home support | Entry level | Home end behind the goal, popular with regulars and flags |
| North end (home sections) | A lower-priced end view | Entry level | Calmer end with a straight-on view of one penalty area |
| Away section | Valencia supporters only | Entry level | Upper-tier corner of the north end, behind netting; sold through Valencia; visiting colours only here |
Neutral buyers should aim for the lateral stand or the outer Tribuna blocks, where the view is good and the atmosphere lively without the intensity of the home end. Keep Valencia white and black out of the home areas; Real Sociedad blue and white belongs everywhere except the away section.
Since the rebuild, the lower rows of the side stands are among the closest to the pitch in La Liga. Higher rows give a clearer picture of team shape, while the front rows put you level with the players but flatten the view of the far side.
Before you buy, the Anoeta seating plan shows how the stands and tiers are laid out, which helps when a listing names a sector rather than a stand. It also shows which side of the ground each entrance serves.
For a wider view of every fixture at the ground, the Estadio Anoeta listings set this match against the rest of the Real Sociedad home calendar. Comparing them is a quick way to see whether April offers better value than one of the headline dates.
Premium seating at Anoeta sits mainly in the Tribuna, where lounges and central premium seats look down on the halfway line. Packages typically pair a central seat with pre-match dining and access to an indoor lounge.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Tribuna seat | Fans wanting the prime view | Central seating close to the dugouts |
| Lounge dining package | Couples and celebration days | Food and drink with a premium seat |
| Private box | Corporate groups and families | Exclusive space with a direct pitch view |
| Group hospitality | Supporter clubs and work teams | Seats together with catering in one booking |
Packages differ from listing to listing, so read what is included: catering service, lounge opening times and whether your seat sits inside or outside the hospitality area. Smart casual is a safe choice for the lounges.
In a city famous for its food, hospitality also solves the lunch question on a Sunday. Lounges open well before kick-off, so you can eat at the stadium rather than queueing for a table in the pintxos bars of the Parte Vieja.
For groups, it can be the simplest way to sit together. Corporate inventory is sold separately from general seating, so a party of four or six can sometimes find adjacent places in hospitality when the rest of the Tribuna has only scattered singles left.
The listing notes on each ticket explain the format, the timing and any holder details, so read them before you pay. Delivery timing for Spanish fixtures depends on when the club releases tickets to holders.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| E-ticket (PDF) | The date the file will be sent and whether it needs printing |
| Mobile ticket | Which app or account receives the transfer and that your phone supports it |
| Paper ticket | The postal deadline and an address where someone can sign for it |
| Collection | The exact pick-up point, time window and ID needed to collect |
Many tickets for Spanish fixtures arrive in the final days before the match. That is normal and covered by the order guarantee. Carry a passport or national identity card. Charge your phone fully if you are using a mobile ticket.
Enter each attendee's details exactly as they appear on their ID when you order. A mismatch is an avoidable cause of delay at the turnstiles, so take a moment to confirm the spelling before you pay.
The stadium sits in the Amara district, south of the city centre. Euskotren trains stop at Anoeta station beside the ground, Renfe trains serve nearby Amara, while city bus lines 17, 21, 26 and 28 run close by. The walk from the Parte Vieja takes around half an hour, so aim to arrive an hour before kick-off to clear the bag searches.
1BoxOffice has run a verified marketplace since 2006 and every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee, so here is how to go from search to seat.
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Find the fixture
Open the listing for Anoeta on 4 April 2027 and see what is available across the ground.
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Set up your account
You can create an account in a couple of minutes, which keeps your order history and ticket details in one place.
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Choose your sector
Filter by area. Pick the Tribuna for the classic view, the lateral stand for value or the ends for atmosphere.
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Read the listing notes
Each listing explains the delivery format, the release timing and whether seats are together.
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Select your quantity
Choose how many seats you need. Listings marked as seats together keep your group side by side.
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Add attendee details
Enter each attendee's name exactly as it appears on their photo ID, so the order matches the people at the turnstile.
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Pay securely
Complete payment on the encrypted payment page. An order confirmation arrives by email straight away.
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Follow your order
Use track order to follow delivery status right up to matchday.
San Sebastián has three realistic airports. The city's own airport at Hondarribia is around 20 kilometres east, Bilbao is linked by a direct coach in about an hour and a quarter, while Biarritz across the French border is around 45 kilometres away. Choose e-ticket or mobile delivery if you are staying in a hotel, so nothing depends on a postal address.
Early April is a fine time to visit, with mild days on the promenade at La Concha and the pintxos bars of the Parte Vieja at their busiest at weekends. Hotels in the centre and in Gros keep the walk or bus ride to the ground short.
Groups should filter for seats together and confirm the listing before paying, particularly in the Tribuna where pairs go first. Remember that La Liga slots are fixed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible flights and hotels until the date and time are confirmed.
After a Sunday afternoon kick-off, buses and trains back to the centre are busy for the first half hour. Many visitors walk back along the river Urumea towards the old town, which is often as quick as waiting for transport.
Valencia first visited Anoeta for a league game in its opening season. The stadium has produced a remarkably even record ever since. The 1990s belonged to no one: a goalless first meeting in April 1994, a 2-0 Valencia win that September, then a 5-2 Real Sociedad victory in April 1996 that remains the widest home margin.
The balance has held through every era. Real Sociedad won the 2012/13 meeting 4-2 in the season they returned to the Champions League, while Valencia won both meetings played during the redevelopment, in 2017 and 2018. Even the most recent meeting, a 3-4 defeat for the hosts in May 2026, kept the record level at ten wins apiece.
That result also ended a run. Before May 2026, Valencia had gone four league visits to Anoeta without a win, with two draws followed by a 1-0 and a 3-0 for the hosts. Their previous win here had come in September 2020, in front of empty stands.
Recent seasons have brought more goals. Two of the last three meetings here produced at least three goals, after a quieter spell that included a goalless draw in November 2021 and a 0-1 played behind closed doors in September 2020.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how little the record tells you in advance. Ten wins each, ten draws and margins that rarely stretch beyond a single goal mean the result is genuinely open, which is exactly what a buyer wants from a Sunday afternoon in San Sebastián.
The figures below cover every La Liga meeting at Anoeta with Real Sociedad as hosts, from the stadium's first season in 1993/94. Earlier games at the old Atotxa ground are not included.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 30 |
| Real Sociedad wins | 10 |
| Valencia wins | 10 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Real Sociedad goals | 41 |
| Valencia goals | 33 |
| Biggest Real Sociedad win | 5-2 (14 April 1996), 3-0 (22 February 2020) and 3-0 (28 September 2024) |
| Biggest Valencia win | 2-0 (25 September 1994) |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 6 April 1994 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 17 May 2026 |
Source: Transfermarkt match records, cross-referenced with Fussballdaten and LaLiga match reports.
The meetings average just under two and a half goals. Valencia have won nine of their ten here by a single goal, which explains why the home crowd treats every Valencia visit as winnable whatever the form.
The last ten meetings at Anoeta split four wins each with two draws. That near-perfect balance is rare for a fixture with this much history.
Draws have been just as common as either result. Ten of the 30 meetings finished level, including goalless games in 1994, 1999, 2003 and 2021, so a buyer hoping for goals should note that the fixture swings between tight afternoons and open ones.
Every La Liga meeting at Anoeta with Real Sociedad as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | Real Sociedad 3-4 Valencia |
| 28 Sep 2024 | Real Sociedad 3-0 Valencia |
| 16 May 2024 | Real Sociedad 1-0 Valencia |
| 6 Nov 2022 | Real Sociedad 1-1 Valencia |
| 21 Nov 2021 | Real Sociedad 0-0 Valencia |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Real Sociedad 0-1 Valencia |
| 22 Feb 2020 | Real Sociedad 3-0 Valencia |
| 29 Sep 2018 | Real Sociedad 0-1 Valencia |
| 24 Sep 2017 | Real Sociedad 2-3 Valencia |
| 10 Dec 2016 | Real Sociedad 3-2 Valencia |
| 10 Jan 2016 | Real Sociedad 2-0 Valencia |
| 28 Sep 2014 | Real Sociedad 1-1 Valencia |
| 16 Mar 2014 | Real Sociedad 1-0 Valencia |
| 28 Apr 2013 | Real Sociedad 4-2 Valencia |
| 12 May 2012 | Real Sociedad 1-0 Valencia |
| 18 Dec 2010 | Real Sociedad 1-2 Valencia |
| 21 Jan 2007 | Real Sociedad 0-1 Valencia |
| 19 Feb 2006 | Real Sociedad 1-2 Valencia |
| 5 Feb 2005 | Real Sociedad 3-3 Valencia |
| 2 Dec 2003 | Real Sociedad 0-0 Valencia |
| 1 Jun 2003 | Real Sociedad 1-1 Valencia |
| 25 Nov 2001 | Real Sociedad 2-0 Valencia |
| 5 May 2001 | Real Sociedad 1-2 Valencia |
| 22 Dec 1999 | Real Sociedad 0-0 Valencia |
| 23 May 1999 | Real Sociedad 1-1 Valencia |
| 7 Dec 1997 | Real Sociedad 1-1 Valencia |
| 8 Feb 1997 | Real Sociedad 0-1 Valencia |
| 14 Apr 1996 | Real Sociedad 5-2 Valencia |
| 25 Sep 1994 | Real Sociedad 0-2 Valencia |
| 6 Apr 1994 | Real Sociedad 0-0 Valencia |
Source: Transfermarkt and Fussballdaten, with totals cross-referenced across both and recent results confirmed against LaLiga and club match reports.
The reverse fixture has already been played this season, with Real Sociedad winning 3-2 in Valencia in September 2026. Supporters planning a trip to the east coast can follow Valencia's other home dates at the Estadio Mestalla, one of the steepest and loudest grounds in Spain.
No, a resale ticket from a verified seller does not require club membership. Bring photo ID that matches the details on your order.
Buying before the kick-off slot is confirmed gives the widest choice. Central Tribuna pairs rarely last until the final week.
Visiting supporters are placed in a segregated upper-tier corner of the north end, which holds a little over 500 for a league match.
The roof added during the redevelopment covers the stands, though front rows can catch wind-blown rain off the Bay of Biscay.
Yes, filter for listings marked as seats together. Groups of four or more usually have the most options in the lateral stand and the upper tiers.
Sources: LaLiga official fixture list, match reports and stadium access guide, Real Sociedad official club information and match reports, Valencia CF official club information, RFEF, Transfermarkt, Fussballdaten, Onda Vasca and contemporary match reports.