Points of interest for anybody wishing to attending Thursday evening’s European clash in Bilbao.
*All times are CET.
This Thursday at 18:45, San Mames hosts the Europa League Matchday 5 fixture between Athletic Club and IF Elfsborg. 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 17:30. 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.
ENTERING SAN MAMES
This is how Club Members can access the stadium:
- By using a Membership card (physical or digital in the app) for Members who have activated the EL League Phase four-match pass online.
- By using a physical ticket for those Members who have activated the League Phase four-match pass at the San Mames ticket office.
Individuals who have purchased a ticket for this match (Members, Gazte Abonoa or General Public) must show their ticket at the San Mames turnstiles.
CARD TRANSFERS
For this match you can only transfer your Membership card to another person.
• In the official APP (in the My Account) section or via the Members’ Txoko.
• You can transfer up to two hours before the match (you can only withdraw your request to transfer if it has not already been accepted).
TICKET SALES
The San Mamés ticket office, located between Gates 6 & 7 at the stadium, will be open during the following times:
- Wednesday, November 27 from 10:30-13:30 and 17:30-20:00.
- Thursday, November 28: from 10:30-13:30 and from 17:00 until kick-off.
Tickets will be available online right up until kick-off. Buy online here
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 (calle 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.
Come to Geuria!, the sportsbar located between Gates 13 and 14 at San Mames. From 16:00 until 00:00, 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.
Bar La Campa de los Ingleses is open from 09:30 until 15:30, and will be serving breakfasts and set menus.
Restaurant San Mames Jatetxea will be close.
AC MUSEUM & SAN MAMES TOUR
You can visit the Athletic Club Museum (next to Gate 20) from 10:00 until 16:45.
