If you think that coming to “The Cathedral” is just sitting down to watch 90 minutes of football, you don’t know about the most exclusive side of our stadium. Visiting San Mamés is always a special occasion, but doing so with the VIP Experiences at San Mamés is taking match day to the next level.
Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion or you are coming with the family and are looking for absolute comfort, San Mamés VIP Area offers a place where luxury and red and white passion go hand in hand.
Choose your VIP experience: How do you want to enjoy the match?
Athletic offers different options so you can find the one that best suits you. They all include access from an hour and a half before the match and up to one hour after it finishes. The VIP ticket includes access to the entire VIP ring and seating in the best location in the stadium. Check out the VIP tickets available for upcoming matches to consult the price depending on the match and the area of the stadium where you want to sit.
VIP experiences take your VIP ticket to the next level. If you are wondering how much it will cost you, the sales price depends on each experience and the match in question:
- The Lion Experience: the jewel in the crown. Enter the changing room minutes before the players arrive, enjoy the warm-up at the side of the pitch and meet the players after the match.
- Players Zone VIP: sit next to the dugout and don’t miss a single detail on the screens built into your seat as you watch the warm-up and the game from the sidelines.
- PreMatch VIP Tour: can you imagine rounding off your day with an exclusive San Mamés Tour before the match starts and the ball gets rolling? This option enables you to discover the secret corners of the stadium just before kick-off.
- Executive Club: share the excitement of the match from a privileged location next to the Presidential Box with access to an exclusive gastronomic area.
Group options in San Mamés
- Private Skybox: the ideal space for groups of friends or companies looking for privacy and exclusivity with panoramic views of the pitch.
- San Mamés Boxes: the ideal option for companies or groups looking for absolute privacy, with exclusive services and an unequalled view of the pitch throughout the whole season.
Maximum exclusivity in the entire VIP ring
One of the biggest advantages of choosing one of the VIP experiences at San Mamés is peace of mind. Forget the crowds and the waiting. From priority access to adapted facilities, everything is designed so that your only concern is to enjoy The Cathedral’s great atmosphere.
The stadium is a benchmark in terms of accessibility: wide aisles for pushchairs, shaded areas and fully-equipped toilets. It is the most relaxed way to experience the football atmosphere in a safe and quality environment.
San Mamés VIP Area as a gastronomic experience
The match is savoured in the VIP area. We are not referring to a simple sandwich; we are talking about the Gastronomic Cathedral.
- Gourmet tapas and signature cuisine: menus prepared by renowned chefs.
- Fully inclusive: vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives so that no one is excluded.
- For the little ones: meals especially created to satisfy the tastes of the little ones.
All of this is accompanied by a selection of wines and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere before, during and after the match.
Plan your VIP Experience
It is very easy to book these experiences through the On-line VIP Ticket booking system. If you do so in advance, you will be able to select the location that best suits your needs.
In addition to the VIP experience, if you would like to get to know the history of the club in a more leisurely way at another time, don’t forget to consult our full guide to visit San Mamés or take the opportunity to take the San Mamés Tour on a non-match day.
