Rayo Vallecano Tickets

Another thing that makes it tricky to buy Rayo Vallecano match tickets is the extremely brief sales window. Tickets for Rayo matches at Vallecas Stadium will go on sale as little as two days before a match.

This was the case for tickets to Rayo Vallecano vs RC Celta in 2024/25. The earliest release was on Wednesday 8 January, two days before the match on Friday 10 January. Earlier in the season, Rayo Vallecano vs Atlético de Madrid went on sale on 20 September for a match that took place on 22 September. It’s the shortest sales window in La Liga, a competition where several teams leave it late.

This way of selling tickets reflects the club’s old-school approach and local, working-class fanbase, but it does make it tricky for fans who don’t live around Vallecas to get seats for Rayo Vallecano matches. One thing is certain; you should not risk trying to get tickets from the box office on the day of the match.

Using trusted resale vendors on Ticket Compare, Rayo Vallecano tickets will be available as soon as the fixture list is announced in the summer, and you can also buy them as late as the day of the game.

Yes, most matches at Vallecas Stadium sell out. On social networks the club will post an “Entradas Agotadas” sign, which means “Tickets Sold Out”.

This will occur for most home matches, and it’s important to mention that even if you can see empty seats at the ground, a match can still be sold-out. For example, in 2024/25 the Rayo Vallecano vs RC Celta was a sellout, even if the official attendance was 12,955, some way short of Vallecas Stadium’s capacity.

This will be caused by a small proportion of Rayo Vallecano season ticket holders not showing up, as well as the visiting team not filling their seating allocation.

Still, you will always be able to buy Rayo match tickets through Ticket Compare, even if the match has sold out.

On the Rayo Vallecano fixture list, one match stands out above all others. This is the Madrid derby against Real Madrid CF, which is always billed as a David vs Goliath clash between the richest club in the world and a humble club from a working-class suburb.

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid is the kind of match every true football fan should experience at least once. The problem is that there is absolutely no chance for a casual fan to buy Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid tickets directly from the club.

However, Ticket Compare will always have tickets available, even when tickets on the primary market are like gold dust.

For the match at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas in 2024/25, Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid tickets were €60 (Fondo) to €250 (Palca Central) on the primary market. This pricing reflects the match’s status as the biggest home fixture in Rayo’s season and is the most expensive of any Rayo game on the primary market.

If you’re eager to experience the passion of a Rayo Vallecano match at the iconic Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas without breaking the bank, here are some smart strategies to help you secure cheap Rayo tickets on the secondary market:

• Book Early: Purchasing your tickets well in advance is one of the best ways to lock in lower prices on tickets for Rayo matches, before demand spikes, especially for popular fixtures.
• Opt for Less Popular Matches: Rayo Vallecano tickets against mid- or lower-table teams, such as Valladolid and Mallorca, are generally more affordable compared to marquee clashes with teams like Atlético Madrid or Real Madrid.
• Check Resale Platforms for Late Deals: If you’re flexible and can wait until the last minute, resale sites often have discounted tickets as sellers aim to offload unsold inventory close to matchday.
• Go for Upper-Tier Lateral Seats: While seats behind the goal in Fondo are typically scarce on the secondary market, affordable options are often available in the upper rows of Tribuna Lateral or Preferencia, offering great views without the premium price tag.
• Consider Single Tickets: If you’re comfortable sitting apart from your group, single tickets are often priced lower, making them a budget-friendly alternative.

In 2024/25 an adult Rayo Vallecano season ticket costs between €270 to €870. Again, the cheapest seats at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas are in the Fondo stand behind the goal, and the most expensive seats are in Palco Central in the Preferential Stand (Preferencia).

The average price of a Rayo season ticket is about €350, which makes these some of the cheapest La Liga ticket prices.

There are further discounts of about 5% for seniors (over 65s) and  juniors (14-24), with season tickets costing €255 to €750. Meanwhile the price of a season ticket for children aged between 5 and 13 is €190 to €625.

Just like almost every other interaction that fans have with the club, you can only join the Rayo Vallecano season ticket waiting list by registering in-person at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas.

Due to the high demand for season tickets, the renewal rate at Rayo is extremely high and season tickets sell out every year, so it may take more than a year to be offered a seat. Season tickets are only offered at the end of the renewal period in August.

Now we’ll outline exactly what fans get with a season ticket at Rayo Vallecano:

• A guaranteed seat at all 19 home La Liga matches
• An official membership number which will grant you the benefit of seniority in the future
• Copa del Rey tickets for the first match played at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas.
• Access to all public matches played by the club’s youth teams, as well as the women’s teams, Rayo Femenino and Rayo Femenino B
• Priority access to special Rayo Vallecano events
• Discounts at the club store and on products and services from partner companies
• Access to exclusive promotions and offers

As this is a relatively humble municipally-owned stadium, it is not actually possible to buy Rayo Vallecano hospitality tickets online or even at the stadium. The next best thing is a seat in Palco Central, which is the premium part of the Preferential Stand (Preferencia).

This part of the stadium was remodelled in the summer of 2024, with new comfortable padded seats and partitions dividing these seats from the others in the stand.

If you’re looking for upmarket tickets, aim for a seat in the Tribuna Central, which is the middle tier of the Preferential Stand.

• Metro Access: Take Metro Line 1 to Portazgo Station, conveniently located near the stadium.
• City Buses: Multiple buses serve the stadium, including 10, 54, 57, 58, 103, 136, and night line N25.
• Cercanías Madrid: Use lines C-2, C-7, or C-8 to Estación de Vallecas, located about a 10-minute taxi ride from the stadium.
• Bike-Share: Access the BiciMAD bike-share docking stations at Calle del Arroyo del Olivar, 3 or Avenida de la Albufera, 136.
• Taxi or Car: About 20 minutes from Plaza de Cibeles, the stadium is easily accessible, located at the block bordered by Payaso Fofó, Arroyo del Olivar, Avenida de la Albufera, and Teniente Muñoz Díaz streets.

Rayo Vallecano’s ultras can be found in the Fondo stand behind the goal on the west side of the stadium. This is the only shortside stand at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, as the opposing behind-goal stand is essentially a wall. The Fondo stand is filled with Rayo Vallecano’s most dedicated fans, including members of “Los Bukaneros” ultras group.

Throughout the match there will be non-stop chanting and flags flying in this part of the stadium. A banner commonly seen here reads, “Desde 1924, La Vida Pirata, La Vida Mejor”, which is a kind of call to arms and song from which Los Bukaneros take their name.

All parts of Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas are loud, but if you want to sample some of the energy generated by the ultras, it’s well worth getting as close to the Fondo stand as possible. It is highly unlikely that you will be able to get a seat in Fondo, but if you do, you need to be prepared to sing, and know the words to the chants of Los Franjirrojos faithful.

For the best views in the stadium general admission seats, try a spot in Lateral Cubierta, which is the covered middle tier of the lateral grandstand on the north side of the stadium. From the halfway line here you can see  the entirety of the pitch and have a clear view on the opposite side to the Preferential Stand (Preferencia) where the dugouts can be found.

For a comfy matchday experience at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, head to the Preferential Stand (Preferencia) on the south side. As well as being home to all of Rayo Vallecano’s hospitality seats, there’s a bit more room in this part of the stadium, as well as excellent sightlines and a roof that covers the entirety of the stand.

The away section at Rayo Vallecano matches is in the north-east corner of the ground in the lateral upper grandstand (Tribuna Alta Lateral). This part of the stadium is covered and can be accessed via gate (puerta) 19 along Avenida de la Albufera. 

• European Breakthrough: A standout run in the 2000-01 UEFA Cup, defeating teams like Bordeaux and Lokomotiv Moscow before falling to Alavés in the quarter-finals.
• La Liga Prowess: Best-ever finish of 8th place during the 2012/13 season under the charismatic leadership of Paco Jémez, known for his relentless attacking style.
• Segunda División Champion: Secured the title in 2017/18, marking the club’s first official major trophy.
• Women's Football Pedigree: The women’s team has been a powerhouse in Spanish football, winning three Primera División titles and a Queen’s Cup, with a storied history of competing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

• The "Matagigantes" Era (1977-1980): During their first stint in La Liga, Rayo earned the nickname "Giant Killers" by defeating Spanish powerhouses like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
• European Adventure (2000/01): Dubbed the "Fair Play Rayo" for earning their UEFA Cup spot through sportsmanship, the club’s thrilling campaign remains a highlight in its history.
• Modern Resilience (2011-Present): With multiple promotions to La Liga and standout performances in the Copa del Rey, Rayo continues to embody the fighting spirit of Vallecas.

• Piti: A Vallecas here in the early 2010s, this wideman played for Rayo in three separate stints, netting 18 goals in 35 matches in the successful 2012/13 season.
• Potele: The forward spent almost his entire career at Vallecas in the lower divisions in the 1960s and 70s, finally tasting a few minutes of La Liga football in 1978.
• Míchel: A local hero, both as a player and manager, the midfielder holds the goalscoring record for Rayo with 67 in 425 matches.
• Felines: A one club man, the winger was a Rayo mainstay from 1965 until 1978, earning the club’s first promotion to La Liga.
• Hugo Sánchez: The Mexican star showed up for a late-career spell at Rayo in 1993/94, scoring 17 goals in 35 games.
• Fernando Morena: The Uruguayan forward was prolific at Rayo for the 1979/80 season before moving on to Valencia.
• Óscar Trejo: The current long-term captain and a consistent performer, embodying the club’s ethos on and off the pitch.

Yes, this is the only way to get Rayo tickets directly from the club. For a typical Sunday fixture the ticket offices (taquillas) will be open from 11:00 am from the Friday before the game.

As we mentioned above this is an inconvenient and often unreliable way to get hold of tickets for Rayo Vallecano matches. To secure your seat at Vallecas Stadium in advance, it’s best to go through Ticket Compare.

In 2024/25 there are more than 12,000 members or socios at Rayo Vallecano. Since Rayo doesn’t offer an informal membership scheme like most European clubs, season ticket holders count as members or socio.

If you’re staying in Madrid and want to catch a Rayo Vallecano match, your best option is to use Ticket Compare. You can buy tickets with peace of mind, without having to queue up at a ticket office in the days before the match.

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