Practical Information: Athletic Club vs Villarreal CF

Practical Information: Athletic Club vs Villarreal CF

Important points for anyone attending Sunday evening's LaLiga EA Sports clash in Bilbao

*All times CEST

This Sunday at 18:30, San Mames hosts the LaLiga Matchday 31 fixture between Athletic Club and Villarreal CF. Below there is some useful information for all those coming to Bilbao to watch 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.

ACCESS WITH MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Club Members can enter the stadium with their physical membership card or with their digital membership card. 

CARD TRANSFERS

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

TICKET SALES

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

  • Saturday April 13: from 10:30-13:30 and 17:30-20:00.
  • Sunday April 14: from 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: ‘Matchday Experience’ tickets are also on sale. Watch the game 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 SHOP

The official shop (located between Gates 26 and 0 at San Mames) will be open non-stop from 10:00 until 23:45

Don't forget, you can also place orders at the Athletic Club online shop

BARS & RESTAURANTS

Come to Geuria!, the sportsbar located between Gates 13 and 14 at San Mames. From 12:30 until 22:00, you can enjoy a wide and varied menu at The Cathedral’s in-built bar while watching the game on giant screens. There will be a special Matchday menu available.

In addition, the Bar La Campa de los Ingleses will be open from 10:00 to 15:00, but with no lunchtime service, while Restaurant San Mames Jatetxea will be open 13:00 to 15:00.

 

AC MUSEUM & SAN MAMES TOUR

You can visit the Athletic Club Museum (next to Gate 20) from 10:00 until 16:30. As it is a matchday, the last San Mames Tour will run at 13:45 and finish at 14:30.

Buy tickets here