Buy Villarreal CF vs Osasuna tickets for the 2026/27 Season and book your seat at the Estadio de la Cerámica for Sunday 23 May 2027, currently listed with a 17:00 local kick-off. This is matchday 37, the penultimate round of the La Liga season, and LaLiga has not yet fixed the final time. Under the league's rules, games in the last two rounds that affect the title, European places or relegation kick off simultaneously, so the slot will be confirmed closer to the date.
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Late-season games in Vila-real rarely lack a storyline. Villarreal finished third in 2025/26 and are playing in the Champions League league phase this season, while Osasuna's survival last season went down to the final day, so they know every point matters in the run-in. One side could be chasing a top-four finish, the other fighting to stay up.
The ground is unusual in every sense. The Cerámica holds around 23,000 in a town of about 52,500, so close to half the population could fit inside. With more than 20,000 season ticket holders and only around 1,000 new season cards released for 2026/27, the number of seats left for general sale is small.
Villarreal are one of Spain's great small-town success stories. A club from a town of ceramics factories has reached a Champions League semi-final, won the 2021 Europa League with an 11-10 penalty shoot-out win over Manchester United and returned to the Champions League for 2026/27 after a third-place finish. Locals buy season tickets in huge numbers, and that leaves visiting fans competing for the rest.
Osasuna bring one of La Liga's most passionate followings. Supporters of Osasuna made El Sadar the loudest ground ever recorded in La Liga, with 115.17 decibels measured against Real Madrid in 2009. Their fans travel in organised groups, and a trip with points at stake late in the season could fill the away section.
The run-in gives the fixture extra weight. Osasuna finished 2025/26 on 42 points after losing on the final day, and a similar battle this season would make a late May trip to Vila-real one of the key away days of their year. Villarreal, meanwhile, will want to finish strongly in front of their own fans before the summer.
Recent form adds a further edge. Villarreal went unbeaten through eight league meetings with Osasuna between 2022 and early 2026, including a 2-2 draw in Pamplona in January, so the visitors arrive with a run to end as well as points to chase.
Spring weather plays its part too. May in Castellón province averages highs above 21°C, which makes a weekend on the Mediterranean coast an easy sell for overseas fans. Combined with a fixed weekend date months in advance, it draws international buyers early.
Yes, though the club's own supply is limited. Villarreal sell single-match tickets through their online ticket office, the stadium shop, their town-centre shop on Plaza Mayor and the stadium ticket offices, which open two hours before kick-off. Season ticket holders cover most of the ground, so general sale is often a short window for a fixture like this.
Season tickets for 2026/27 came in two forms: a La Liga pass and a Champions pass that adds European and home cup games. Renewals ran from late June to mid-July, and the club then released only about 1,000 new season cards by appointment. There is no published waiting list, but supply is clearly tight.
The Champions pass explains part of that demand. Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Napoli and Sabah are all due in Vila-real during the league phase, which makes the Champions pass the most complete package the club sells. Holders of either pass have first call on every La Liga game, which leaves fewer seats for anyone buying match by match.
Some of the seats that reach sale come from season ticket holders through the club's Asiento LIBRE scheme. Holders who cannot attend release their seat back to the club, and if it sells they earn a discount on next season's renewal. Those seats appear in small numbers and sell quickly for weekend fixtures.
For overseas visitors and anyone who misses the club's sales windows, a verified marketplace is the practical route. Listings on 1BoxOffice come from checked sellers, every order is protected and you can filter for seats together before you commit.
Osasuna fans follow a separate path. Their club sells away tickets to members first, one per membership card, and runs a draw among members when demand is high. Villarreal were not part of LaLiga's Grada Visitante agreement, which caps away tickets at €30, in either of the last two seasons, so travelling fans pay the price Villarreal set for the away section.
Five factors drive the price of seats for this match: the stand you choose, overall demand, how close to the date you buy, what the result means in the table and whether you want premium seating. For the 2026/27 season the penultimate-round slot adds a premium, because both clubs may still have targets to hit when the weekend arrives.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondo Norte, Fondo Sur and corners | £60 – £110 | Value-focused buyers and first-time visitors | End-on views and the loudest home sections |
| Tribuna Lateral | £90 – £150 | Neutral buyers and pairs | Side-on view away from the halfway line |
| Tribuna Central | £110 – £180 | Buyers who want a central view | Central blocks sell first |
| Preferente (central and lateral) | £150 – £260+ | Special occasions and gifts | The top-priced seating in the ground; limited resale supply |
| Hospitality (Club La Cerámica and VIP areas) | £300 – £600+ | Corporate guests and small groups | Packages are rarely listed, so availability is patchy |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, Villarreal price single tickets by opponent. Adult tickets from the club generally fall between €20 and €50, with higher prices for high-demand games. Season tickets for 2026/27 start at €250 in the Fondo Norte corner and Grada Animación and rise to €950 for the Preferente Lateral, which shows how wide the price spread is across the ground.
Timing matters as much as location. Listings for a late-season fixture tend to ease over the winter, then firm up twice: once LaLiga confirms the date and time for the final rounds and again in the last ten days, when both clubs know what is at stake. Buyers who commit in the quieter middle months usually pay less.
The ground opened in 1923 as El Madrigal, took its current name in 2017 and was transformed in 2022 with a roof over every seat, new seating throughout and two giant screens. Summer 2026 works added new entrances, corridors and a corner annex. The Estadio de la Cerámica seating plan shows how the two ends, the Tribuna and the Preferente fit together.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondo Norte | Value-focused buyers wanting an end view | Lower | Includes the corner sections next to the Tribuna and Preferente |
| Fondo Sur | Fans who want atmosphere behind the goal | Lower | The Fan Zone sits in the square beside this end and opens two hours before kick-off |
| Tribuna (Central and Lateral) | Neutral buyers and pairs | Mid | Split into Par and Impar halves on either side of halfway |
| Preferente | Buyers who want the premium side-on view | High | Includes the lower Preferente Baja and the central and lateral blocks |
| Away section (Grada Alta Visitante) | Osasuna supporters | Allocation only | Upper-tier section of 2,062 seats, 754 of them with a restricted view, entered through Gate 25 and fully segregated |
| Accessible seating (PMR) | Wheelchair users | Lower | A dedicated area in the Fondo Sur with direct access to toilets, medical care and bars |
The away section works in two stages. Its 1,308 full-view seats sell first, and the 754 restricted-view seats are released at a lower price only once those have gone. Osasuna supporters should buy through their own club rather than general sale, since home sections are not intended for visiting fans.
Neutral and undecided fans should avoid the Grada Animación, the home singing section, and should not wear Osasuna colours outside the away area. The Tribuna gives a full view of the pitch at a fair price, and because every seat is now covered, a spring shower will not spoil the afternoon. If sitting together matters, use the seats-together filter before choosing a stand.
Read the sector name on each listing carefully. Villarreal split their sideline stands into central and lateral blocks, and into Par and Impar halves, so two seats in the same stand can sit on opposite sides of the halfway line. For a wider look at fixtures at the ground this season, the Estadio de la Cerámica listing covers every event there.
Wheelchair spaces are limited and reserved for wheelchair users. The accessible area sits next to the Entrelíneas restaurant in the Fondo Sur, and requests go through the club's ticket office, so contact them well before the match to secure a place.
Villarreal's hospitality spaces sit inside the remodelled ground and its restaurants. Private boxes known as Casals Grocs, a two-floor VIP area and a large club room at the top of the Fondo Sur cater for corporate groups, and the Club La Cerámica zone appears on the club's seating map. The club does not publish matchday hospitality prices, so packages are priced on request.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Palco VIP / Super Tribuna | Companies hosting key clients | Two-floor space with its own balcony and direct access to the stands |
| Casals Grocs boxes | Private groups | Private boxes inside the remodelled stadium |
| Club 1923 | Larger corporate groups | A room for up to 340 guests at the top of the Fondo Sur |
| Club La Cerámica | Couples and small groups | Premium zone marked on the club's seating map |
The ground also has three restaurants, El Ceramista, El Vasco and the Corner Sports Bar, which make it easy to eat before kick-off without leaving the stadium. Read the inclusions line on any premium listing, since catering and access vary between products.
Businesses that want a longer relationship with the club can join the Club d'Empreses, Villarreal's business network, which runs networking events and Meet & Groc experiences across the season. For a single match, a premium seat with restaurant access is usually the simplest way to upgrade the day.
Villarreal have moved season tickets to digital cards in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, with a QR code or physical card as a backup, and once one format is scanned the others stop working. Single-match tickets are issued through the club's ticketing system, so check the delivery format on every listing.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile wallet ticket (Apple or Google Wallet) | The ticket appears in your wallet before matchday and your phone has enough charge |
| E-ticket with QR code | The QR code is clear and the details match the listing notes |
| Released season ticket seat | The seat details and delivery timing are confirmed in your order |
| Hospitality package delivery | Lounge access, arrival time and inclusions are confirmed in writing |
Read the listing notes for delivery timing, bring photo ID in case of checks and charge your phone fully for mobile entry. The stadium ticket offices and Fan Zone both open two hours before kick-off, which makes that a sensible time to arrive.
Getting there is simple. Cercanías line C6 runs from Valencia and Castellón to Vila-real station, about an hour from Valencia, and the stadium is around 20 minutes on foot from the station. The Castellón to Vila-real bus stops at Plaza Labrador, beside the ground at Calle Blasco Ibáñez 2, and drivers can use the P1 and P2 car parks nearby.
Arriving early is part of the experience. The Fan Zone in the square beside the Fondo Sur opens two hours before kick-off with a programme of matchday activities, and the walk from the town centre takes only around ten minutes. After the match, check return train times before you leave the ground, especially if you are heading back to Valencia.
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Villarreal's Champions League profile and the easy rail link from Valencia make this an accessible trip for overseas fans. Digital delivery suits international travel, because tickets arrive on your phone without any need to collect them in person. If you are buying for a group, request seats together and confirm every attendee's details before you check out.
Most visitors base themselves in Valencia, with its larger choice of flights and hotels, and travel up by train on matchday. From Valencia Nord, Cercanías trains take just over an hour, while faster regional services cover the trip in under an hour. Castellón airport is closer but has fewer routes. If you have time for a second game, the Valencia vs Villarreal CF derby is the other big date in the region for Villarreal fans.
Plan around the weekend rather than a single kick-off time. LaLiga can schedule penultimate-round games on either day of the weekend and at different times, so flexible flights and two nights in the area protect you either way. Prices on 1BoxOffice are shown in pounds and fixed at checkout, which removes exchange-rate guesswork between booking and the trip.
Villarreal and Osasuna have shared the top flight for 21 seasons since 2000/01, two clubs from outside Spain's big cities who have punched above their weight in Europe. Villarreal reached a Champions League semi-final in 2006 and won the Europa League in 2021, while Osasuna reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 2007 and a Copa del Rey final in 2023. Their meetings are rarely dull.
The home side have held the edge at this ground, winning 12 of the 20 La Liga meetings in Vila-real, yet Osasuna have produced some of the fixture's most memorable afternoons. Their 4-1 win in December 2006 remains the heaviest defeat Villarreal have suffered in this fixture at home, and they won back-to-back visits in 2021. Villarreal have since won the last three meetings at the Cerámica.
The fixture has drawn big crowds even in quieter seasons. The goalless draw in March 2008 set the attendance record for this meeting at around 21,000, and the 3-1 win in November 2023 was built on a hat-trick from one of the home forwards.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how evenly matched the two clubs' stories are, even when the results are not. Both rely on fiercely local support, both have built teams that trouble bigger names and both treat late-season points as precious. Osasuna fans who want to see their side at home first can catch Osasuna vs Villarreal CF in December.
That contrast between grounds sharpens the rivalry too. Osasuna's home at the Estadio El Sadar is famous for its noise, and Villarreal's 2022 remodel put a roof over every seat at the Cerámica. Both clubs now play in grounds built to make the most of compact, committed crowds.
The figures below cover every La Liga meeting with Villarreal as hosts at the Estadio de la Cerámica, known as El Madrigal until 2017. The October 2022 home game, played at the Ciutat de València during stadium works, is not included.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 20 |
| Villarreal CF wins | 12 |
| Osasuna wins | 4 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Villarreal CF goals | 40 |
| Osasuna goals | 24 |
| Biggest Villarreal CF win | 3-0 (08 Sep 2001 and 07 Nov 2004) |
| Biggest Osasuna win | 1-4 (17 Dec 2006) |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 27 May 2001 |
| Most recent La Liga meeting in scope | 20 Sep 2025 |
Source: fussballdaten.de match records, cross-checked with LaLiga, Villarreal CF and Osasuna match reports and Footballboard.
All La Liga meetings with Villarreal as hosts at the Estadio de la Cerámica, newest first. Scores show Villarreal first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2025 | 2-1 |
| 03 May 2025 | 4-2 |
| 26 Nov 2023 | 3-1 |
| 17 Oct 2021 | 1-2 |
| 11 Apr 2021 | 1-2 |
| 02 Feb 2020 | 3-1 |
| 25 Sep 2016 | 3-1 |
| 03 Feb 2014 | 3-1 |
| 28 Apr 2012 | 1-1 |
| 15 Jan 2011 | 4-2 |
| 31 Jan 2010 | 0-2 |
| 24 Jan 2009 | 1-1 |
| 02 Mar 2008 | 0-0 |
| 17 Dec 2006 | 1-4 |
| 22 Jan 2006 | 2-1 |
| 07 Nov 2004 | 3-0 |
| 02 Nov 2003 | 1-0 |
| 01 Sep 2002 | 2-2 |
| 08 Sep 2001 | 3-0 |
| 27 May 2001 | 2-0 |
Source: fussballdaten.de match sheets for every fixture, each score confirmed by at least one further independent results archive or club match report.
The match is scheduled for Sunday 23 May 2027 and currently listed at 17:00 local time. LaLiga confirms final-round times late in the season, so the day and slot may still move within that weekend.
Visiting supporters use a segregated upper-tier section reached through Gate 25. Tickets there are sold by Osasuna to their own members.
Take a Cercanías or regional train north to Vila-real, then walk to the ground in around 20 minutes.
Resale seats typically start around £60 behind the goals and pass £250 in the Preferente. Expect prices to rise once LaLiga confirms the final-round schedule.
Yes, the 2022 remodel added a roof over the whole stadium, so rain or strong sun will not affect your view.
Sources: Villarreal CF official stadium, season ticket and ticketing information; LaLiga stadium guide and competition rules; Osasuna club news; UEFA; fussballdaten.de match records; Footballboard; INE population data.