Athletic Bilbao Tickets

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In the next section, we’ll delve into more details about buying Athletic Club tickets, exploring both official sales and the secondary market via Ticket Compare.

Tickets for Athletic Club La Liga matches usually go on sale about 15 days before a match. Even by the standards of the Primera División, which tends to have short ticket sales windows, this is a quick turnaround.

To compare, tickets for FC Barcelona matches go on sale about four weeks before kick-off. It’s roughly the same for Atlético de Madrid, who make their tickets available for purchase when the fixture date and time are finalised, which is now about a month before the match takes place in 2024/25.

To buy Athletic Club tickets directly from the club you can use the club’s own ticket portal, or, for a more old-school experience, head to the tickets “Taquillas” window at San Mamés Stadium.

By contrast, Athletic de Bilbao tickets are available on Ticket Compare from pre-season. That’s months in advance. So you will never have to worry about missing the deadline to buy tickets.

Yes, Athletic Bilbao tickets regularly sell out for home matches at the San Mamés. Season to season, the club normally has the 4th highest attendance in the league.

However, because of a new attendance initiative, crowd size has sky-rocketed in 2024/25. The average crowd is 48,503 in a 53,331-capacity ground, with matches against Real Sociedad, and Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid tickets selling out fast.

This represented an increase of more than 2,000 per game from 2023/24. Remember also, that even when the stadium is not at capacity, many of the seats will already be spoken for by socios, or full members who have tickets but are not attending. 

If there’s one match on the calendar when Athletic Bilbao match tickets are near-impossible to buy it’s when the traditional rivals, Real Sociedad make their way west along the AP-8 motorway (autopista) from San Sebastian to play against Athletic Club.

The Basque Derby is a truly unique match, without any of the animosity that you usually get with inter-city rivalries. With a common sense of identity, both clubs share a kind of warm fraternity, so it’s more “Old Friends” than “Old Firm”.

However, with Athletic Bilbao’s army of socios and premium members benefiting from ticket access, there simply will not be any Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad tickets available for general sale. Even members will expect to miss out on a match like this.

It’s this kind of match where resale platforms like Ticket Compare offer a perfect back-up, helping you buy Basque Derby tickets with ease.

Unlike La Liga tickets for Athletic Bilbao, Europa League tickets go on sale a long time in advance, about weeks before a match.

The price will vary according to the opponent, but in the league phase of the competition Athletic Club tickets start at €20 for members, rising to about €80, while prices start at €190 for VIP seats.

For the crunch Europa League fixtures ticket availability will be extremely low, and socios will hoover up most of the seats before they go on general sale.

In these circumstances you can use Ticket Compare, and will never have to worry about missing out on the biggest Athletic de Bilbao tickets in the Europa League.

If you’re looking to find cheap Athletic de Bilbao tickets on the secondary market, there are several methods you can use to secure the best deals. Here’s how you can make the most of your search:

• Buy Tickets Early: Identify the Athletic Bilbao match you want to attend well in advance. Buying tickets months ahead often allows you to lock in lower Athletic Bilbao resale ticket prices before demand increases closer to matchday.
• Buy Tickets Late: On the other hand, waiting until the final hours before kickoff can also work to your advantage. Resellers will often drop the price of their Athletic Club tickets significantly to ensure they sell last-minute tickets in time.
• Go Solo: If you don’t mind sitting separately from your group, single tickets tend to be the cheapest. Buying multiple seats together usually comes with a premium on resale sites, so sitting solo at the San Mamés is a handy way to get cheap Athletic de Bilbao tickets.
• Choose Shortside Seats: You can usually save money if you opt for seats behind the goals at San Mamés, in the South Stand (Tribuna Sur) and North Stand (Tribuna Norte).

By sourcing listings from a wide variety of trusted secondary marketplaces, Ticket Compare gives you the best chance to find cheap Athletic Bilbao resale tickets for your chosen match at San Mamés.

The process of becoming a full member, or socio, at Athletic Bilbao is challenging. For one thing, the demand is huge, with 3,000 people on the waiting list in 2025. If this doesn’t sound like much, remember that Athletic Bilbao socios rarely give up their membership, so it will take several years to get a spot.

If you are fortunate enough to get the chance to become a socio at Athletic Club, you have to pay a non-refundable fee of €1650. One exception is that if a person has been a socio for 25 years or more they can elect a new member to the club, free of charge. That new member would also jump the waiting list.

On top of the initial fee you also pay a “cuota”, or annual fee depending on where you sit at San Mamés stadium.

Ranging from €434 to €1,149 this is the equivalent of a season ticket, and there is a reduction for socios who renew vs new members.

As of 2024/25 Athletic de Bilbao has 43,649 socios, or full members. Not only are socios essentially season ticket holders, they also have a big say in the running of the club, provided they have been selected as one of the 991 delegates, which can take some time.

The Lions are one of only four clubs in Spain that are not run as corporations but are instead member-owned, non-profit associations. The others in this select group are Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Club Atlético Osasuna.

As well as a say on club matters, full members at Athletic Club enjoy a range of advantages and discounts. There’s gaining access to all home matches for the men's first team at San Mamés, and being able to buy additional general sale tickets. They can also attend Bilbao Athletic (B Team) matches, as well as the women's first team at the club’s Lezama Training Centre.

Additionally, they receive priority for purchasing tickets to matches beyond those of the men's team. On the discount front, members benefit from 10% off purchases in both the club's official online store and physical shops, as well as a 10% discount on the AC Campus.

There’s also 50% off entry to the AC Museoa and the San Mamés Tour, along with variable discounts on products from the club's official sponsors.

Finally, after a year as a socio and have been vouched for by nine other socios who have been paid-up for at least a year, they can become a delegate (compromisario) and vote on the direction of the club.

Beyond all of that, they will also have the option of selling their seat back to the club for matches that they can’t attend. This comes with a profit of up to 50%, so you can see why Athletic Bilbao’s socios may be unwilling to lose their spot.

In 2024/25, on the back of their Copa del Rey victory the season before, the club introduced extra incentives for socios to attend every match and keep the stadium full. For instance, socios who regularly attend matches will have additional ballot opportunities to buy tickets for the Copa del Rey final if the club qualifies in the coming seasons.

Socios are able to pass their Athletic Bilbao tickets onto friends, or sell their tickets back to the club, and it still counts as attendance.

Completely different from becoming a socio, or full member, fans can sign up for a Club Athletic membership scheme. This is more like the informal memberships offered by clubs in the Premier League.

Club Athletic Membership is sold in two tiers—basic Club Athletic membership, which costs €50 a year, and Club Athletic Premium, which is priced at €89 a season.

Both membership packages give Lions fans access to the pre-sales window, to stand a better chance of buying Athletic de Bilbao tickets. They also both come with a range of discounts, including 50% off entry to the Athletic Club museum (AC Museoa).

However, Club Athletic Premium membership offers a 24-hour priority access window for the most in-demand Athletic Club match tickets, including Copa del Rey fixtures, Europa League tickets, and matches against Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Real Sociedad. 

“Gazte Abonoa” is a discounted season ticket exclusively for young fans aged 14 to 26, granting access to Athletic Club's home matches. For a fixed price of €395, holders can attend all Primera División matches at San Mamés, home games for the women's team in Liga F and Cup competitions, and Bilbao Athletic's league games at Lezama.

The tickets are digital and non-transferable, accessible through the club's official app, with the option to loan seats back to the club for resale.

Priority is given to Club Athletic members in the event of a draw for this limited seats number in the Lower North Stand (capped at 2,237 for 2024/25). Attendance or loaning the seat for at least 80% of matches is required to maintain eligibility for future seasons.

• 2,030 VIP seats spread across 4 rows in the central ring at San Mamés stadium
• First 2 rows: Individual VIP seats with access to shared concourse areas
• Outer 2 rows: Connected to 52 private suites for 8, 10, or 12 guests
• Continuous VIP concourse for premium social experiences
• Culinary offerings from world-class chefs with no fewer than 11 Michelin stars between them
• Gourmet buffet service available 90 minutes before kickoff until 1 hour after full time
• High-speed Wi-Fi and exclusive live TV feed throughout the matchday
• Personalised service from dedicated waiting staff
• Access to a whole range private bars and restaurants in a continuous string of VIP concourse areas
• Prime views of the pitch from the Main Stand (Tribuna Principal), East Stand (Tribuna Este) and North Stand (Tribuna Norte)
• Open design encourages socialising and networking with other VIP ticket holders

Whether you’re looking for VIP tickets to Athletic Bilbao for business or leisure, the San Mamés VIP Zone delivers a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience, rooted in regional culture, football and gastronomy.

You can find VIP Athletic Club tickets in Ticket Compare’s listings, clearly labelled with “VIP” or “Hospitality”.

There is no enforced dress code. However, most people will be in smart casual attire so if you dress down a little too much, or wear sportswear, you may feel out of place.

San Mamés is easily accessible from anywhere in Bilbao and Bizkaia thanks to its excellent transport connections.

• Walking: Bilbao is compact and perfect for exploring on foot. A 30-minute stroll through Casco Viejo and lively streets like Licenciado Pozas lets you appreciate the red-and-white atmosphere before the match.
• Metro: The Bilbao Metro stops at Santimami-San Mamés station, just minutes from the stadium. Quick, efficient, and scenic, with some routes following the Nervión River.
• Train: Euskotren and commuter trains stop near San Mamés, making it convenient for those traveling from towns like Gernika or Bermeo.
• Tram: Bilbao’s modern tram system has a San Mamés stop, just 12 minutes from the city center (Abando).
• Bus: Bilbobus and Bizkaibus offer routes directly to the stadium with frequent service. Popular lines include 28, A3411, and A3915.

Since 2022, the entire Lower North Stand (Tribuna Baja Norte) at the San Mamés has become a 4,000-strong singing section (Zona de Animación) with safe standing rail seating.

Selling the cheapest tickets, this part of the stadium is also home to the youngest Athletic Bilbao fans, who can buy discounted season tickets here.

The Lower North Stand now resembles the epic standing terraces that used to dominate European football stadiums.

If you want a great view with your Athletic Bilbao tickets you can’t do better than the Upper Main Stand (Tribuna Principal), particularly in sections 302 to 332, near the half-way line. This is where the television cameras are located at the San Mamés, and you will miss none of the action from this angle.

If you’re buying San Mamés tickets to experience the famous atmosphere at the stadium, then you will want to be close to the Lower North Stand, sections 105 to 110.

Socios are discouraged from giving up their tickets for this standing area, but it should be possible to get tickets in nearby sections like 103 - 104, 111 - 112, or in the Upper North Stand from section 306 to 311.

For La Liga matches the away section (Zona Visitante) at Athletic Bilbao can be found in the south-east corner of the stadium in seating sections 321 and 322 of the Upper South Stand (Tribuna Sur). You can get these seats via Entrance 20. This area is expanded for European competitions when the stadium offers 2,500 away seats.

• La Liga Titles: Athletic has won 8 league titles, including dominant campaigns in the 1930s and 1980s.
• Copa del Rey Triumphs: Second only to FC Barcelona, Athletic has lifted the cup 24 times, with their latest victory in 2024.
• European Highlights: Athletic reached the UEFA Europa League finals twice, in 1977 and 2012, showcasing their competitiveness on the European stage.

• Telmo Zarra: A prolific star of the 1940s and 1950s, Zarra remains an almost mythological figure in Spanish football.
• José Ángel Iribar: The legendary goalkeeper holds the record for the most appearances at Athletic.
• Dani: Crucial to the club’s 1980s dominance, scoring 199 goals in his career.
• Joseba Etxeberria: The stylish winger joined at 17 and never left, making 514 appearances between 1995 and 2010, scoring 104 goals.
• Aritz Aduriz: Known for his longevity and aerial prowess, Aduriz scored 172 goals, becoming a modern Athletic hero.
• Iker Muniain: A poster boy for Athletic’s cantera system, Muniain turned down bigger clubs and made over 500 appearances for Los Leones.

• Most Goals Scored: Telmo Zarra remains Athletic’s all-time top scorer with 335 goals.
• Most Appearances: José Ángel Iribar leads with 614 matches played.
• Historic Wins: Athletic famously defeated Barcelona 12-1 in the 1930/31 La Liga season, a record still unmatched.

• Fred Pentland: Revolutionised Athletic’s style with short-passing play, leading the team to four Primera División titles.
• Javier Clemente: The architect of Athletic’s 1980s dominance, winning two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey.
• Marcelo Bielsa: El Loco guided Athletic to the 2012 Europa League final, inspiring a new generation of players.
• Ernesto Valverde: Ended a 40-year wait for major silverware in 2024, in his third separate stint as manager of Los Leones.

Yes, Visitors have two options for exploring the stadium. The Guided Tour is a 45-minute experience led by a professional guide, who will take you through key areas of the stadium while sharing insights and answering questions. This option is available for both individuals and groups.

Alternatively, the Audio-Guided Tour allows you to explore at your own pace. The audio guide highlights 34 key points of interest and can be accessed on your mobile device. It is available in Spanish, Basque, English, and French, with multimedia content explaining the Athletic Club Museum and the stadium itself.

Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, and Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. You will find the window next to Gate 20, at address C/Rafael Moreno Pichichi, s/n. 48013 Bilbao.

There’s an impressive light show on the facade of the stadium, with a changing theme, from 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm between March and September, and from 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the winter months between October and February.

Yes, if you use Ticket Compare, which only works with the best and most reliable football resale ticket websites. We carry out reviews of secondary marketplaces featured on our site, making an anonymous purchase and testing every aspect of the transaction, from purchase security to matchday experience.

So you can buy Athletic Bilbao resale tickets with confidence through Ticket Compare.