Buy Valencia vs Racing Santander tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Matchday 23 meeting at Mestalla listed for Sunday 7 February 2027 at 17:00 local time (16:00 UK time). La Liga confirms exact kick-off slots about two weeks before each round, so treat the Sunday listing as the working plan and keep travel bookings flexible until the league publishes the final time.
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This one comes with a deadline. The 2026/27 campaign is the last that Valencia will play at Mestalla before the move to the Nou Mestalla in summer 2027, which makes this Racing's final league visit to a ground that has hosted the club since 1923. Racing return as Segunda champions after 14 years away, and the old rivals meet on the Turia for the first time since 2011.
A farewell season, a steep and famously loud stadium of 49,430 seats and a promoted side with a large travelling support all shape what you pay and where you can sit. The sections below cover each part of the decision, from which stand suits you to how delivery and entry work on the day.
Every home game at Mestalla this season carries extra weight. Supporters who have followed Valencia for decades want to say goodbye to the old ground, and visitors who never made it to Mestalla now have one season left to do so. That lifts demand across the whole calendar, not just for the headline fixtures, and it means even mid-season games like this one draw a fuller house than usual.
Membership adds pressure. Valencia's 2026/27 socio campaign was sold on a clear promise: priority access to seats at the Nou Mestalla, with membership seniority deciding the order of seat selection. That gave fans a strong reason to hold on to their season tickets for the final year at the old ground, which leaves fewer seats for general sale.
Racing Santander bring their own story. The Cantabrian club was a founder member of La Liga in 1929, spent a decade in the top flight from 2002 to 2012 and has now climbed back as Segunda champions. For Racing supporters, this is a first trip to Mestalla since August 2011 and the last chance ever to see their side play there in the league. Expect them to travel in numbers despite the long journey from the north coast.
The February date adds competitive edge. Matchday 23 sits in the run-in to spring, when promoted sides start to learn whether they can stay up and every home point matters for a club fighting to finish its final Mestalla season on a high. Both sets of supporters will treat it as a match with something riding on it.
The farewell also has a fixed end point. Valencia's final league game at Mestalla is scheduled for 16 May 2027 against Elche, and each home fixture before then is one fewer chance to see a match at the old ground. Buyers who want Mestalla itself, rather than simply a Valencia game, are working to a deadline that will not move.
Yes, but supply is tight. Valencia sells matchday tickets through its club website and app, with seats released in batches across the season. Members have received benefits such as a discount on one ticket per match, and a large share of Mestalla is held by season ticket holders before any matchday seat goes on sale.
The Nou Mestalla move makes this season unusual. Only current season ticket holders or Socio VCF members can apply for seats in the new stadium, and membership number decides the selection order. That has encouraged fans to keep their seats and to attend as many games as they can in the farewell season, so fewer seats appear for sale than in a normal year.
Racing fans have a separate route. In Spanish football, away allocations are normally sold through the visiting club, and the allocation at Mestalla is limited. Racing supporters who miss out, or who want to sit with friends in a neutral part of the ground, have few options through club channels.
That is where the marketplace fits in. Buying through 1BoxOffice removes the need for a membership, a club account or a place in a sales queue on release day. You choose your stand, see the full price before you commit and receive your tickets ahead of the match, with every order protected by the guarantee described in the buying steps below.
Five things drive resale prices for this match. Seat location comes first, with central Tribuna seats commanding a clear premium over the upper tier. Demand follows, and the farewell season lifts interest from home fans, Racing supporters and neutrals who want one last Mestalla game. Timing is the third factor, since prices often firm up once La Liga confirms the exact kick-off. The competition context of the 2026/27 season, with a promoted side fighting for points, is the fourth. The fifth is hospitality, where VIP spaces sell quickly in the stadium's final year.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £45 – £70 | Budget-conscious fans who want a full view | Anfiteatro seats towards the corners, steep but with a tactical view |
| Longside standard | £60 – £95 | First-time visitors and small groups | Side stand seats away from the halfway line |
| Lower tier / central | £85 – £140+ | Buyers who want to be close to the action | Lower Tribuna or Preferencia seats near halfway |
| Premium seating | £130 – £200+ | Couples and business guests | Central Tribuna seats in the main stand |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £500+ | Corporate groups and special occasions | VIP space or box with catering and a central seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, face values at Mestalla typically run from around €30 in the upper tier to well over €100 in the most central seats. The gap between face value and resale reflects how few seats reach general sale in the stadium's last season, not a higher price set by the club. Listings for this fixture currently start from around £48, which gives you a useful floor when comparing options.
Expect movement at two points. The first comes when La Liga announces the exact slot for Matchday 23, as buyers who were waiting on the date commit and some sellers reprice. The second comes in the final week, when season ticket holders who cannot attend release their seats. Neither guarantees a lower price, but both widen the choice of stands and seat pairs.
Mestalla opened on 20 May 1923 and has been expanded many times since, hosting matches at the 1982 World Cup along the way. Its defining feature is the steepness of the stands: the upper tier rises at an angle that surprises first-time visitors and puts even the highest seats close to the pitch. That design also traps noise, giving the ground a fierce atmosphere on big nights. Before you choose a block, study the Mestalla seating plan to see how each stand and tier is laid out.
The tight supply will not last forever. The Nou Mestalla is planned to hold 70,044 fans, around 20,000 more than the current ground, so seats at Valencia home games should become easier to find from 2027/28. For this season, though, the smaller capacity and the emotional pull of the final year both push demand upwards, and buyers who wait too long can find the most popular sections gone.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna (main stand) | Buyers who want comfort and a central view | Mid to high | Main side with the premium facilities; central sections sell first |
| Preferencia (lower side) | Groups wanting to be close to the touchline | Mid | Lower rows on the long side opposite the main stand, near the players |
| Fondo Norte | Fans who want noise and singing | Lower to mid | Behind-the-goal end with the most partisan home support; Valencia colours only |
| Fondo Sur | Home fans wanting atmosphere at a lower price | Lower to mid | The opposite end, lively but a little less intense |
| Anfiteatro (upper tier, away allocation) | Racing supporters and value hunters | Lower | Steep upper tier; the visiting allocation typically sits in a corner section here, so wear green and white only in that block |
| Anfiteatro (central) | Neutral buyers who want a tactical view | Lower to mid | High and steep, with a clear picture of team shape and the whole ground |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually get the most from the Tribuna or the central Anfiteatro, where you see both ends in full voice without being inside either. The steep upper tier is not ideal for anyone uneasy with heights, so choose a lower side-stand seat if that applies to your group. The full list of matches at Mestalla shows every remaining date on sale in the stadium's final season.
Seat choice also depends on who you are travelling with. Families tend to prefer the side stands, away from the drums and flags behind the goals. Racing fans without an away ticket should pick a neutral side-stand seat and keep club colours out of sight until they leave the ground.
Valencia's hospitality at Mestalla is built around VIP spaces in prime areas of the stadium, offering different levels of privacy and service. The club's VIP Box sits at the heart of the ground, while behind-the-scenes experiences add pitchside access for fans who want more than a seat.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| VIP Box (Palco VIP) | Business guests and couples | A two-floor space decorated with Valencian ceramics and a display of more than a century of club trophies |
| Matchball Experience | Fans who want a behind-the-scenes day | Welcoming the team near the dressing room, pitchside warm-up, a Superbox seat, mixed zone access and a signed ball |
| Centenari Experience | Supporters marking a special occasion | A centenary-themed matchday package tied to the club's history |
| Private VIP spaces | Corporate groups and celebrations | Private areas with catering and match seats for your own party |
Hospitality supply is limited, and in the stadium's final season demand for VIP spaces is high. When a package appears for this fixture, confirm what is included before you buy: dining format, drinks, seat location and arrival arrangements.
Hospitality also solves a practical problem for visitors. A VIP ticket means a comfortable room before kick-off, a guaranteed central seat and a clear plan for the day, which takes a lot of the guesswork out of a first trip to Mestalla.
How your tickets reach you depends on the seller's listing. Every listing on 1BoxOffice states the delivery method before you pay, and the table below shows what each one means in practice.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | That the ticket will load on your phone before matchday and whether the club app is needed |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That you can print it clearly or show it at full brightness, and that the name details match your booking notes |
| Account transfer | Which email address the seller will transfer to and when the transfer is scheduled |
| Paper ticket | The courier or collection point in Valencia, plus the latest date the tickets will arrive |
Read the listing notes in full before you pay, since some seats carry restrictions such as a supporters' section or a member-only area. Bring valid photo ID, as stewards may ask for it. Bags larger than A4 are not allowed inside, so leave anything bigger at your hotel. If you are using a mobile ticket, charge your phone fully and save the ticket offline.
Getting there is easy. Mestalla sits in the city, about a 30-minute walk from the centre, and Aragón metro station on line 5 is a few minutes away, with Facultats on line 3 as an alternative. Bus routes also serve the area, while driving is best avoided because of limited parking in the surrounding streets. Aim to arrive 60 to 75 minutes before kick-off, since security queues build and the steep climb to the upper tier takes time.
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Open the listing for the February match at Mestalla and confirm the date, competition and venue shown match your plans.
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Create an account with an email address you use every day, since your order updates and delivery details will go there.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by stand or price. Valencia fans should look at the ends or the side stands; Racing fans should look for the away allocation in the upper tier.
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Read the listing notes
Confirm whether seats are together, which section they sit in and which delivery method the seller uses.
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Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. If your group must sit together, choose a listing that states the seats are adjacent.
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Review the total
See the full price, including fees, before you commit. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
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Pay securely
Complete payment on the secure payment page and wait for your confirmation email with the order number.
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Use track order to see when your tickets are dispatched and how they will reach you before matchday.
Valencia Airport has direct flights from across the UK, and the metro links the airport to the city centre, with the same network taking you on to Aragón station for the stadium. Visitors from the Gulf can connect through Madrid, from where high-speed trains reach Valencia in around two hours. For overseas buyers, mobile tickets and e-tickets are the most practical delivery options, as there is no risk of a courier missing you while you are travelling. If you need seats together, choose listings that confirm adjacent seats in writing rather than relying on a request note.
The main travel risk is the kick-off time. La Liga fixes exact slots about two weeks out, and this game could move within the weekend, including to a Friday, Saturday or Monday. Book flexible flights and a hotel with free cancellation, or plan a stay that covers the full weekend. Racing fans comparing their own home ground can use the El Sardinero seating plan to line up tickets for a run of matches.
Valencia rewards a longer stay. The old town, the City of Arts and Sciences and the beach at La Malvarrosa are all easy to reach, and the mild February weather makes the city a comfortable winter break. Build in time to walk around Mestalla before kick-off, since this is the last season you will be able to do so on a matchday.
This is one of the longest-running pairings in Spanish football. Racing were founder members of La Liga in 1929, and Valencia joined the top flight in 1931. Their first league meeting at Mestalla came in March 1932, a 6-4 home win that set the tone for decades of high-scoring games. Valencia's strongest spells brought heavy home wins, including a 7-1 in April 1953 and an 8-1 in October 1954, the widest margin in the matchup at Mestalla.
Racing's best run here came late. Between March 2007 and November 2008 they won three league games in a row at Mestalla, the last a 4-2 victory in the rain over a Valencia side that led the table unbeaten. The most recent meeting, a 4-3 home win in August 2011, came in Racing's final top-flight season before relegation. Now the pairing returns for one last Mestalla chapter.
What makes the fixture distinctive now is the sense of an ending. Valencia have dominated the home record over more than 90 years, yet Racing have produced some of the most memorable afternoons here. February brings the final league chapter at the old ground, and both sets of supporters know it.
The table below covers every La Liga meeting at Mestalla with Valencia as hosts, from 1931/32 to 2011/12.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 40 |
| Valencia wins | 25 |
| Racing Santander wins | 7 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Valencia goals | 99 |
| Racing Santander goals | 45 |
| Biggest Valencia win | 8-1 (3 Oct 1954) |
| Biggest Racing Santander win | 4-2 (1 Nov 2008) and 2-0 (17 Mar 2007) |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 13 Mar 1932 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 27 Aug 2011 |
Source: Transfermarkt and fussballdaten.de head-to-head records, cross-referenced with Valencia CF historical match archives.
A few patterns stand out. The 40 meetings have produced 144 goals, an average of 3.6 a game, and Valencia have scored in 35 of them. Racing's seven wins stretch from 1933 to 2008, but three came in succession between 2007 and 2008. Ten of the 40 games have produced six goals or more.
The split across eras is striking. Before 1970, Valencia won ten of the 13 home meetings and lost only once. Since Racing returned to the top flight in 1993/94, they have won five of 18 visits, which is why recent visitors to Mestalla have treated the fixture as far less predictable than the overall record suggests. Racing have still failed to score in 13 of their 40 visits.
All 40 league meetings at Mestalla with Valencia at home, newest first. Scores show Valencia first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2011 | 4-3 |
| 11 Sep 2010 | 1-0 |
| 08 Mar 2010 | 0-0 |
| 01 Nov 2008 | 2-4 |
| 12 Apr 2008 | 1-2 |
| 17 Mar 2007 | 0-2 |
| 30 Oct 2005 | 1-1 |
| 26 Sep 2004 | 2-0 |
| 09 Nov 2003 | 1-2 |
| 07 Dec 2002 | 2-0 |
| 07 Jan 2001 | 1-0 |
| 21 Aug 1999 | 1-2 |
| 08 Nov 1998 | 3-0 |
| 25 Jan 1998 | 6-1 |
| 02 Feb 1997 | 1-1 |
| 20 Apr 1996 | 2-1 |
| 27 May 1995 | 1-1 |
| 06 Feb 1994 | 2-1 |
| 23 Feb 1986 | 0-1 |
| 09 Dec 1984 | 0-0 |
| 27 Mar 1983 | 2-1 |
| 29 Nov 1981 | 3-0 |
| 19 May 1979 | 3-1 |
| 05 Feb 1978 | 0-0 |
| 24 Oct 1976 | 4-2 |
| 15 May 1976 | 3-0 |
| 07 Oct 1973 | 5-2 |
| 25 Feb 1962 | 2-1 |
| 26 Mar 1961 | 3-1 |
| 03 Oct 1954 | 8-1 |
| 17 Jan 1954 | 4-1 |
| 26 Apr 1953 | 7-1 |
| 17 Feb 1952 | 1-1 |
| 10 Dec 1950 | 3-3 |
| 31 Mar 1940 | 4-0 |
| 09 Feb 1936 | 1-0 |
| 13 Jan 1935 | 2-0 |
| 24 Dec 1933 | 1-2 |
| 19 Feb 1933 | 6-2 |
| 13 Mar 1932 | 6-4 |
Source: Transfermarkt, fussballdaten.de and Valencia CF historical match archives; each result confirmed in at least two.
Yes, 2026/27 is Valencia's final season at Mestalla before the move to the Nou Mestalla in summer 2027.
Buying soon after the league confirms the kick-off time gives you a wide choice of seats. Waiting until the final days can work but narrows the options for groups.
The visiting allocation is typically in a corner section of the upper tier. Racing colours should stay out of the home sections.
Aragón on line 5 is a few minutes' walk from the ground, with Facultats on line 3 as a second option.
Very steep, which gives a close view of the pitch but can feel uncomfortable for anyone wary of heights.
Sources: Valencia CF official club website (valenciacf.com) for ticketing, membership, hospitality and Nou Mestalla information; La Liga and club fixture calendars for scheduling; Real Racing Club official website for match reports; Transfermarkt, fussballdaten.de and Valencia CF historical match archives for head-to-head records; Spanish press coverage of Mestalla's final season.