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Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao Tickets

Buy Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao tickets for the 2026/27 Season. The match is scheduled for Sunday 31 January 2027 at 18:00 local time (17:00 UK) at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in the Nervión district of Seville, on matchday 22 of La Liga. La Liga confirms final kick-off slots around two weeks in advance, so the game could still move within the weekend of 29 to 31 January.

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Few fixtures in Spain carry as much top-flight history. These two clubs have met at the Sánchez-Pizjuán in 61 league games since the ground opened in 1958, and Sevilla won the first meeting of this season 3-1 at San Mamés in August. Supporters planning more than one trip to Nervión can see every home date on the Sevilla tickets listings.

There is an extra reason to go this season. Sevilla plan to rebuild the stadium, with work expected to start in the summer of 2027, so this may be one of the last chances to see a league game in the current bowl before the club moves out during construction.

Why This Fixture Pulls a Crowd

Start with the home support. The Sánchez-Pizjuán holds 43,883, and season ticket holders take up most of the ground before a single match ticket goes on sale. That leaves a limited pool for everyone else, and it shrinks quickly for weekend fixtures against established La Liga sides.

The visitors bring their own following. Athletic Bilbao are one of only three clubs never to have been relegated from La Liga, alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona, and their supporters travel the length of Spain to follow them. The trip from Bilbao to Seville is around 850 km, so many make a weekend of it, and the away allocation usually sells through Athletic's own channels.

Recent results have given the fixture an edge. Athletic won three of the last six league meetings in Seville, a sharp change for a club that had won only seven of the previous 55 here. Sevilla then came from behind to win 2-1 in January 2026 and won again at San Mamés in August, so both sets of supporters arrive with something to prove.

The stadium plans add a layer of interest. The club has set out a rebuild of the Sánchez-Pizjuán, with a temporary move to the Estadio de La Cartuja expected once work begins. For supporters who have never been to Nervión, the chance to see the old bowl in full voice before the diggers arrive is a real draw.

Timing also plays a part. A Sunday evening kick-off at the end of January falls in the mild Andalusian winter, when a weekend in Seville is far more comfortable than in the summer heat. That brings in visitors from across Europe who want the match and the city together, which keeps mid-priced seats moving once the club's sale opens.

Can You Buy Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao Tickets Without Membership?

Sometimes, but it depends on timing. Sevilla sell single-match tickets through their own ticketing site, with socios and season ticket holders given priority before any general sale. For standard league fixtures, a general release usually follows around five to seven days before the match, when any remaining seats are offered to the public.

That general release is small. With most of the 43,883 seats already held by season ticket holders, only a limited number of match tickets reach the public, and the central sections in the Preferencia can sell out during the priority window. Buyers without a membership are often left choosing from the upper tier or the ends.

Athletic supporters face their own process. The away allocation is sold through Athletic Club, usually to their socios first, and seats are placed high in a segregated corner of the upper tier. Fans who miss that sale, or who want to sit with friends supporting Sevilla, often look for seats in the home sections instead.

The marketplace offers another route. Sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats they already hold, so buyers can compare stands and prices without waiting for a general release or holding a club membership. For overseas visitors and mixed groups, it is often the simplest way to secure seats together.

Tickets in Spain are issued digitally, usually as a QR code delivered by email or through the club's app. Listings on 1BoxOffice explain how and when each seller transfers the ticket to you, which is why the delivery notes matter as much as the stand you choose.

What You'll Pay and Why

Five factors shape the price of a seat for this match. Location comes first, with the central Preferencia priced well above the ends and the upper tier. Demand is the second, as the small general release means resale stock carries a premium over face value.

Fixture timing matters, since a Sunday evening in January draws a bigger crowd than a midweek game. The opponent adds weight, because Athletic are a long-standing top-flight name with a large travelling support. Hospitality sets the ceiling, with premium packages in the main stand sitting well above standard seats for the 2026/27 season.

Ticket Type Resale Price Range Best For Notes
Upper tier (Anfiteatro) and ends £45 – £80 Budget-aware buyers and first-timers Steep, high view of the whole pitch
Gol Sur lower and middle tiers £55 – £95 Couples and small groups Behind the goal and calmer than the Gol Norte
Fondo lower and middle tiers £70 – £120 Buyers who want the full picture Side-on view facing the main stand
Premium seating (Preferencia) £100 – £190+ Buyers marking a special trip Central main-stand seats above the dugouts
Hospitality / VIP £200 – £450+ Corporate guests and milestone occasions Lounge access, dining and premium seats in one package

Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.

Face values at the Sánchez-Pizjuán are moderate by European standards. For standard league fixtures, club prices have tended to run from around €30 behind the goals to €90 or more along the sides, with the main stand priced higher. Resale prices reflect access to those seats once the small general release has gone rather than the printed price.

This fixture usually sits in the middle of Sevilla's price range for the season. It carries less of a premium than the visits of Real Madrid, Barcelona or the Seville derby against Real Betis, but more than a game against a newly promoted side. For buyers who want a full-blooded La Liga atmosphere without paying derby prices, Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao tickets are a sensible choice.

Plan your budget around the whole group. Resale listings are priced per seat regardless of age, so families pay the same for a child as for an adult once club allocations are gone. Buying early gives the widest choice of seats together at a sensible price.

Picking the Right Seat at the Sánchez-Pizjuán

The Sánchez-Pizjuán opened in September 1958 and is named after the club president who drove its construction. It is a steep, enclosed bowl with no running track, so the noise stays inside and even the upper seats feel part of the action. For other home dates at the same ground, buyers can compare all Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán tickets across the season.

Area What It Suits Pricing Bracket Guidance
Preferencia (main stand) Buyers who want the central view Upper to premium Home of the dugouts and the premium seating; the priciest standard area
Fondo (opposite long side) Neutrals and first-time visitors Mid to upper Faces the main stand with a clear view of both ends
Gol Norte Committed home supporters Lower to mid Home of the Biris Norte and the loudest part of the ground; Sevilla colours only
Gol Sur Couples and small groups Lower to mid Behind-the-goal seats away from the Biris Norte at a lower price
Anfiteatro (upper ring) Groups on a tighter spend Lower Steep, high seats with a tactical view of the pitch
Away section Athletic supporters Club allocation A segregated block high in an upper corner, with its own access; exact blocks set for each fixture

Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Fondo or the Preferencia and keep colours plain, as the rest of the ground is home territory. Home buyers should also avoid the upper corner blocks next to the away section, where segregation is enforced on matchdays.

Think about the view you want before you think about price. The lower tier puts you close to the players and the noise, while the Anfiteatro gives a wider, tactical view from height at a lower price. Be ready for a steep climb to the top rows, and note that much of the ground is open to the sky, so a light layer is worth packing for a January evening.

Check your gate before you set off. Each stand and tier has its own entrances, and there is no moving between the lower, middle and upper tiers once you are inside. Your ticket shows the gate number, and arriving at the right side of the stadium saves a walk through busy streets shortly before kick-off.

Matchday With the Extras

Sevilla's hospitality is centred on the Preferencia, the main stand, where premium seats and private boxes overlook the halfway line. Packages combine a central seat with lounge access and food and drink, with a separate entrance away from the busiest gates.

Hospitality Option Typical Buyer Main Appeal
Premium Preferencia seat Fans upgrading for a first visit A central main-stand view over the dugouts
Lounge package Supporters marking a special trip Food and drink before the match and at half-time with a premium seat
Business seat package Small business groups Hosted dining and a relaxed arrival through a separate entrance
Private box Senior guests and milestone occasions A private space for a group with its own view of the pitch

Packages differ in food, drink, seat position and arrival time, so read each listing closely before you commit. Availability is limited because the premium areas are small, and packages disappear first for the visits of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Real Betis, so book early if a quieter fixture such as this one suits your dates.

If you are weighing hospitality against a premium seat, compare what each includes rather than the headline price. A central Preferencia seat plus dinner in the old town can cost less than a lounge package, but the package gives you a relaxed arrival, a comfortable room and no queue at the turnstile.

Hospitality also suits mixed groups where not everyone is a committed fan. A lounge gives guests somewhere comfortable for the build-up and half-time, while the noise from the Gol Norte still carries across the ground once they take their seats.

Getting Your Tickets and Getting In

Tickets for La Liga games in Seville are digital, and entry is by QR code at the turnstile. Know which delivery method your listing uses well before match week.

Delivery Type What to Check
Mobile ticket The app or account transfer details and when your seller expects to send them
E-ticket (PDF) That the file shows your stand, gate, tier, row and seat and the QR code displays clearly
Ticket issued in your name That the name matches your passport or ID card exactly
Collection in Seville The meeting point, the time window and a contact number for the day

Read the listing notes for delivery timing and stand restrictions. Carry a passport or ID card in case of checks at the gate. Charge your phone before you leave, and turn the screen brightness up so the QR code scans first time.

For busy fixtures, sellers sometimes release tickets only in match week. That is normal. Your order page shows the expected dispatch date, and the buyer guarantee covers you if tickets do not arrive in time.

Plan to arrive at least an hour before kick-off. The streets around Nervión fill up quickly, and bag checks at the outer gates take time. Arriving early also gives you the chance to watch the Gol Norte build towards kick-off and to hear the stadium sing the club anthem before the teams come out.

From Search to Seat in Eight Steps

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Step1

Find the fixture
Search for Sevilla against Athletic Bilbao and open the listing for Sunday 31 January 2027.

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Set up your account
Take a minute to create an account so your order, delivery updates and support history sit in one place.

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Compare stands
Filter by area. Weigh the Fondo against the Preferencia and the price gap between them.

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Read the listing notes
Confirm the delivery type, whether seats are together and any restrictions on the stand before adding them to your basket.

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Choose your quantity
Select the number of tickets you need. Groups should pick one listing sold as a block rather than combining singles.

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Enter attendee details
Add each name exactly as it appears on the passport or ID card that person will carry, in case of checks at the gate.

Step7

Pay securely
Complete checkout on the encrypted payment page and keep your confirmation email for reference.

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Follow your order
Use track order to see when your tickets are dispatched and what to expect before match day.

How Smart Buyers Pay Less

Flying In for the Match

Seville is well connected for overseas visitors. San Pablo airport lies around 10 km east of the city, and many European routes fly direct, while the high-speed AVE links Madrid with Sevilla-Santa Justa in around two and a half hours. Santa Justa is a walk of roughly 20 minutes from the stadium, and Metro Line 1 stops at Nervión and Gran Plaza, both a short walk from the ground.

If you are travelling from abroad, choose mobile or e-ticket delivery and ask for seats together when you buy rather than hoping for them later. La Liga sets exact kick-off times around two weeks in advance, so refundable hotels and flexible fares are worth the small premium. Buyers watching from the UAE and the Gulf should note that an 18:00 kick-off in Seville is 21:00 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a comfortable evening slot for anyone who cannot travel.

Many visitors base themselves in the old town around the cathedral and the Santa Cruz quarter, a short taxi or metro ride from Nervión. Allow extra time on the way back, as the metro and the roads near the stadium stay busy for the first hour after the final whistle.

A Fixture With Deep Roots

Sevilla moved into the Sánchez-Pizjuán in 1958, and Athletic were among the first visitors of the new era. The hosts won the first meeting 3-2 that November and followed it with a 5-0 win a year later, which remains the widest margin in the fixture's history here. Through the 1960s the games were tighter, with Athletic winning three times in six visits between 1963 and 1968.

The long middle chapter belonged to Sevilla. From 1976 to 1990 the hosts went 16 league meetings at home without defeat, and after Athletic's win in December 1993 they went unbeaten in 14 more until 2011. The 2000s brought a run of heavy home wins as Sevilla collected European trophies, including 4-1 twice and a 4-0 in 2008. The balance has shifted since 2020, with Athletic winning three of the last six meetings in Nervión.

Key Moments at the Sánchez-Pizjuán (1958 to Present)

What makes this fixture distinctive is the contrast between the clubs. Sevilla built their modern identity on European nights, winning the UEFA Cup and Europa League seven times between 2006 and 2023. Athletic hold to their policy of fielding players from the Basque Country and have never been relegated, and they won the Copa del Rey in 2024. Two clubs with very different models, and a long shared history in the top flight.

Sevilla arrive in 2026/27 looking to move on from a difficult campaign, having finished 13th in 2025/26 only a point above the relegation places. Their 3-1 win at San Mamés in August gave them an early lead in this season's meetings. The return in Nervión is a chance for Sevilla to complete a league double over Athletic, or for the visitors to square the season.

The Numbers at the Sánchez-Pizjuán

Every La Liga meeting at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán with Sevilla as hosts.

Metric Total
Matches played 61
Sevilla wins 33
Athletic Bilbao wins 10
Draws 18
Sevilla goals 103
Athletic Bilbao goals 53
Biggest Sevilla win 5-0 (December 1959)
Biggest Athletic Bilbao win 0-2 (January 2024); 1-3 (December 1993)
First La Liga meeting in scope 23 November 1958
Most recent meeting in scope 24 January 2026

Figures are calculated from the verified results below, cross-checked against StatMuse, Wikipedia season records, ESPN, Eurosport and club match reports.

The long-run record is heavily in Sevilla's favour, with more than half of all meetings here ending in a home win. The recent trend is closer. Since 2020 the six meetings have produced two Sevilla wins, three for Athletic and one draw, so the old assumption of a comfortable home win no longer holds.

Goals have been scarcer lately too. Only one of the last six meetings here has produced more than two goals, while the decade from 2001 to 2010 produced four games with five or more. Expect a tight contest in January, where the first goal has often decided the result.

Every La Liga Meeting Here

Every La Liga meeting at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán with Sevilla as hosts, newest first.

Date Score
24 Jan 2026 2-1
16 Mar 2025 0-1
04 Jan 2024 0-2
08 Oct 2022 1-1
22 May 2022 1-0
03 May 2021 0-1
03 Jan 2020 1-1
18 May 2019 2-0
03 Mar 2018 2-0
02 Mar 2017 1-0
09 Jan 2016 2-0
04 Apr 2015 2-0
15 Dec 2013 1-1
08 Apr 2013 2-1
20 Nov 2011 1-2
24 Oct 2010 4-3
28 Feb 2010 0-0
05 Oct 2008 4-0
18 May 2008 4-1
22 Apr 2007 4-1
05 Mar 2006 2-1
05 Dec 2004 2-0
02 May 2004 2-0
22 Sep 2002 1-1
08 Dec 2001 3-3
07 Nov 1999 0-0
03 Nov 1996 4-2
25 Feb 1996 1-1
15 Oct 1994 0-0
18 Dec 1993 1-3
28 Feb 1993 3-1
02 Feb 1992 1-2
20 Oct 1990 3-0
05 Nov 1989 3-2
29 Jan 1989 0-0
13 Dec 1987 1-1
26 Oct 1986 3-1
12 Jan 1986 0-0
09 Sep 1984 3-0
09 Oct 1983 4-1
23 Jan 1983 2-1
09 Jan 1982 1-0
08 Feb 1981 2-0
28 Oct 1979 3-1
09 Sep 1978 0-0
15 Jan 1978 0-0
06 Mar 1977 1-0
25 Jan 1976 0-0
09 Apr 1972 0-1
29 Nov 1970 3-2
29 Mar 1970 1-0
25 Feb 1968 2-3
06 Nov 1966 1-1
20 Feb 1966 0-0
28 Mar 1965 1-2
08 Dec 1963 1-2
24 Feb 1963 1-1
10 Sep 1961 2-1
02 Oct 1960 3-1
20 Dec 1959 5-0
23 Nov 1958 3-2

Scores shown with Sevilla first. Results verified against at least two independent sources, including StatMuse, Wikipedia season records, ESPN and club match reports.

Quick Answers Before You Buy

Where do Athletic Bilbao fans sit at the Sánchez-Pizjuán?

  • Visiting fans are placed in a segregated block high in an upper corner of the ground, with its own access. Athletic supporters sitting in home sections should keep club colours out of sight.

When is the best time to buy Sevilla v Athletic tickets?

  • As soon as your travel dates are fixed. Only a small general release follows the members' sale, and seats together in the lower tiers tend to go first.

Do I need to be a Sevilla member to attend?

  • No, not when you buy from a seller who already holds the seat. Club membership only gives priority in Sevilla's own sale, and every ticket is delivered digitally with a QR code for entry.

Can I get seats together for a group?

  • Yes, when the listing states that seats are together. Pairs are the easiest to find, while groups of four or more should buy early and choose a single listing.

How do I get to the stadium from the city centre?

  • Take Metro Line 1 to Nervión or Gran Plaza, or walk around 20 minutes from Sevilla-Santa Justa station. Allow extra time on the way back, as the metro stays busy after the final whistle.

Sources: LaLiga and RFEF official 2026/27 fixture calendar, Sevilla FC official website including ticketing information, Athletic Club official website, StatMuse, Wikipedia season records, ESPN match reports, Eurosport, El Desmarque, JaviSFC and RÉCORD.

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