San Mames stadium guide: Athletic Club vs Arsenal FC

*All times are CEST.

This Tuesday at 18:45, San Mames hosts the Champions League Matchday 1 fixture between Athletic Club and Arsenal FC. 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 17:15. 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.

Club Members must present the following documents to enter San Mames:

A membership card (physical or digital) for Club Members who have purchased online their Champions League pass. 

A physical ticket for those Club Members who have purchased the Champions League pass at the San Mames ticket office.

Individuals who have purchased a single ticket for this match (Members, Gazte Abonoa, General Public) must show their ticket at the San Mames turnstiles.

 

CARD TRANSFERS 

If you would like to lease your membership card for the match, these are your options:

• Via the official app (My Account section) or the Members' Txoko (Transfer/Stadium access section).
• You can transfer your card up to two hours before kick-off (you will only be able to withdraw the transfer if it has not been accepted)

 

TICKET SALES

The San Mamés ticket office, located between Gates 6 & 7 at the stadium.

• Tuesday September 16: from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 16:45 until 18:45.

*There will be no tickets for sale at the office. It will be open only for Reduced Mobility tickets, collection of fan club tickets and stadium access incidents.

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

Buy online here 
 

One ticket per person, up to four 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 21:30.

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

 

BARS & RESTAURANTS

You can enjoy a wide range of products at the food and drink stands (called Poza bars) throughout the stadium. You can place orders at the Online Bar up to 24 hours before kick-off. Pay online and pick up your food at an assigned stand while avoiding the half-time queues.

Geuria!, San Mames' in-built sportsbar, will be closed.

Bar La Campa de los Ingleses will be open from 09:30 until 16:00, while Restaurant San Mames Jatetxea is open from 13:30 until 15:30 and must be empty by 16:00.

 

AC MUSEUM & SAN MAMES TOUR

You can visit the Athletic Club Museum (next to Gate 20) from 10:00 until 14:45. However, the San Mames Tour is will not be available. Guests can only visit the museum.