Practical Information: Athletic Club vs Valencia CF
Practical Information: Athletic Club vs Valencia CF
Take a look at what's going on at San Mames before Sunday's LaLiga clash at 18:30
*All times are CET.
This Sunday at 18:30, San Mames hosts the LaLiga Matchday 11 fixture between Athletic Club and Valencia CF. Below there is some useful information for all those attending the match at The Cathedral.
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. What's more, Bilbao boxer Andoni Gago will take a ceremonial kick-off before the game gets underway.
Access with membership card
Club Members can enter the stadium with their physical membership card or with their digital membership card. 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 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
- Transfer your Gazte Abonoa 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 28: 10:30-13:30 and 17:30-20:00.
- Sunday, October 29: 10:30-13:00 and 16:30 onwards
Tickets will be available online right up until kick-off. Buy online here
You can purchase maximum of FOUR tickets per transaction.
San Mames VIP Area 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 VIP Area tickets online
The central tier is accessed via Doors A, D and E (See San Mames map at the end of this article).
San Mames store opening hours
The official shop (located between Gates 26 and 0 at San Mames) will be open non-stop from 10:00 until 21:00.
Don't forget, you can also place orders at the Athletic Club online shop
Restaurants and bars
Come to Geuria!, the sportsbar located between Gates 13 and 14 at San Mames. From 12:30 onwards, you can enjoy a wide and varied menu at The Cathedral’s in-built bar while watching the game on giant screens. A special Matchday menu is also available.
In addition, the Bar La Campa de los Ingleses will be open from 10:00 to 16:00 with weekend set menus, while Restaurant San Mames Jatetxea will be serving lunch from 13:00 to 16:00.
AC Museum & San Mames Tour
You can visit the Athletic Club Museum (next to Gate 20) until 17:00. As it is a matchday, the final guided San Mames Tour will take place at 15:15.
