*All times are CET.
This Thursday at 21:00, San Mames hosts the Europa League Matchday 8 fixture between Athletic Club and FC Viktoria Plzen. 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 19:30. 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.
Members must present the following documents to enter the San Mamés stadium:
A membership card (physical or digital) for Club Members who have purchased online the Europa League first phase four-match pass.
A physical ticket for those Members who have purchased the Europa League first phase 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
- 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, will be open during the following times:
- Wednesday, January 29: from 10:30-13:30 and 17:30-20:00.
- Thursday, January 30: from 10:30-13:00 and from 19:00 until kick-off.
Tickets will be available online right up until kick-off.
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 23:45.
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.
Come to Geuria!, the sportsbar located next to Gate 13 at San Mames. From 18:30 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 will be open from 09:30 until 18:00, while Restaurant San Mames Jatetxea is open from 13:00 to 15:30.
AC MUSEUM & SAN MAMES TOUR
You can visit the Athletic Club Museum (next to Gate 20) from 10:00 until 19:00. However, the San Mames Tour is only available until 11:15. From 11:15 until 19:00, guests can only visit the museum.
