Athletic Club vs Villarreal CF: Practical information

*All times CET

This Sunday at 18:30, San Mamés hosts the LaLiga Santander Matchday 12 fixture between Athletic Club and Villarreal CF.

It is all set to be a special day, not only because two top-quality teams will go head-to-head on the pitch, but also because of the events that will take place on the San Mamés concourse before the game, with the Club introducing Athletic Plaza.

Below there is some useful information for all those attending the match at The Cathedral.

Athletic Plaza

From midday onwards, the promenade around San Mamés will turn into a fan zone. Inspired by traditional Basque town squares, there will be live music, great food, along with games and activities for all ages.

At 13:30, Basque rock group Gatibu will hold an acoustic set on the San Miguel Stage, while DJ Oihan Vega will get the crowd going before and after Gatibu's performance.

Athletic Plaza will also have a range of games mainly aimed at, but not just for, our little Lions: Three-a-side football, human table football, dribbling challenges, PlayStation, inflatable slides, a climbing wall, face painting and a badge workshop.

Stadium access

The gates will open at 17:00. Please try to arrive ahead of time so you can speed up your entry into the stadium, avoid last-minute crowds and enjoy the start of the match.

Access with membership card

Club Members can enter the stadium with their physical membership card or with their digital membership card, while Gazte Abonoa pass holders must use the digital card on the official Athletic Club app.

The QR code needed to enter the stadium via the official app can be found in the 'My Account' section and will be activated within a few hours prior to the match.

Don’t forget, if you cannot attend the fixture and would like to give up your seat for someone else, you have these four options:

• Give your physical membership card to another person
• Give your digital card to another fan via the app
• Temporarily give your membership card to the Club via the app or the website
• Temporarily give your Gazte Abonoa card to the Club via the app or the website

Transfers can be made up until two hours before kick-off.

Download the app, if you haven’t already done so, via the following links:  Android | iOS

Ticket sales

The San Mamés ticket office, located between Gates 6 & 7 at the stadium, will be open during the following times:

• Saturday October 29: 10:30-13:30 and 17:30-20:00.
• Sunday October 30: 10:30-13:00 and from 16:30 onwards

Tickets will be available online right up until kick-off. Buy online here 

San Mames BAT (VIP) tickets

‘Matchday Experience’ tickets are also on sale. Watch the match from San Mames’ central ring and enjoy a unique experience at The Cathedral.

Buy San Mames BAT tickets online

The central tier is accessed via Doors A, D and E (See San Mamés map at the end of this article).

San Mamés store opening hours

The official shop (located between Gates 26 and 0 at San Mamés) will be open non-stop from 10:00 to 00:00

Remember that you can also place your orders at the Athletic Club online shop

Restaurants and bars

Come to Geuria!, the sportsbar located between Gates 13 and 14 at San Mamés. From 13:00 onwards, you can enjoy a wide and varied menu at The Cathedral’s in-built bar before watching the game on giant screens.

What’s more, you can try a range of drinks and pintxos at Bar La Campa de los Ingleses from 10:00-15:30, while the Restaurant San Mamés Jatetxea will be open from 13:00-16:30.

AC Museum and San Mames Tour 

The Athletic Club Museum (next to Gate 20) will be open from 10:00 until 16:30. With it being a matchday, the San Mames Tour will only be available until 13:45

Book your tour here