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Estadio de Mestalla

Club: Valencia CF | Opening: 1923 | Capacity: 55,000 seats

History and description

Estadio de Mestalla opened on the 20th of May 1923 with a friendly between Valencia and Levante. It could initially hold 17,000 fans, but was quickly expanded to a capacity of 25,000.

During the Spanish civil war, the stadium served as a concentration camp and junk yard, and as a result got heavily damaged to the point that not much remained of it after the war.

Mestalla got restored after the war, but remained a modest affair until the club embarked on a grand redevelopment program called “Gran Mestalla”, which involved the construction of a new main stand and the expansion of all other stands. Works were finished in 1955 and raised capacity to 45,000 places.

In 1957, part of the new stadium collapsed after the river Tùria flooded the city, but the stadium was soon rebuilt. In 1962, Nottingham Forest was the first foreign team to play at Mestalla.

In 1969, the stadium was renamed after former president Luis Casanova, an honour that overwhelmed him so much that he asked in 1994 to change the name back to Mestalla.

In the 1970s, Valencia considered moving to a new stadium on the edge of the city, but instead decided to redevelop Mestalla, which was made necessary by the upcoming 1982 World Cup. Works included the reconstruction of the bottom tier, which until then still consisted of a brick structure and was replaced by a concrete one.

During the 1982 World Cup, Mestalla hosted all of Spain’s three first round group matches.

The stadium remained more or less the same for the next fifteen years. It underwent its last redevelopment between 1997 and 2001 when both ends and one side got expanded with an extra tier, and new access towers were built in the corners.

Estadio de Mestalla still lacked many modern facilities though, and Valencia soon after announced plans for a new stadium in the north of the city. Construction of the 75,000-seater started in 2007, but works were halted in early 2009 due to a lack of funding and presently do not seem likely to recommence any time soon.

(photos of the present Estadio de Mestalla below)

How to get to Mestalla

Estadio de Mestalla is located just east of Valencia’s historic city centre. The walk from the cathedral or the main railway station (Estación del Norte) takes no more than 30 minutes.

Alternatively, the stadium can be reached by metro . Metro stop Aragón, on line 5, lies next to the stadium. Line 5 will also bring you to the airport . Another option is taking metro line 3 to station Facultats, which lies a 5-minute walk north of the stadium.

Address: Avenida Suecia s/n, 46010 Valencia

Eat, drink, and sleep near Mestalla

Estadio de Mestalla is located in a dense urban neighbourhood close to Valencia’s city centre. There are plenty of cafés and restaurants in the area of the stadium, while more serious nightlife can be found a small walk away in the historic centre.

There is, for example, a pocket of nightlife around Plaza de Canovas at less than 10 minutes walking from the stadium, but there is much more further on in the historic centre, while there is a club scene around the city’s beaches.

There is a wide variety of hotels in Valencia, and some very good options close to Mestalla. Hospes Palau de la Mar , Hotel Husa Dimar , and SH Valencia Palace are on the edge of the historic centre and less than 10 minutes walking from the stadium. Hotel Renasa , NH Villacarlos , and Hotel Kris Consul del Mar are equally close, somewhat cheaper, but a little further away from the centre.

Click here for all hotels near Estadio de Mestalla. There are many more options in the historic centre at just 5 to 10 minutes more walking. Alternatively, you can choose a hotel closer to the beachfront .

Valencia Tickets

Tickets for Valencia games can be purchased online through the official website ,  Ticketmaster , or Entradas.com . Tickets can also be bought in person at the Mestalla ticket windows, at the Valencia megastore on the Avinguda del Marqués de Sotelo right off Plaça de l’Ajuntament square in the city centre, or at one of the Fenamix sales points .

Valencia’s attendances are among the highest in the league, but they sell out only a few high-profile matches per season. In these cases you may have to settle for resellers such as viagogo  and ticketbis . These websites may also be your only option if Ticketmaster and Entradas.com don’t accept your foreign credit card.

Ticket prices depend on the opponent, but can start as cheap as €10.00 for the upper tiers ranging up to €65.00 for the best seats at the main stand. Most tickets go for between €15.00 and €35.00. Tickets for the Barcelona and Madrid matches will be significantly more expensive.

Mestalla stadium tours

Valencia offer guided stadium tours around Mestalla, that include access to the dressing rooms, players’ tunnel, and press room. The tours last about an hour.

Tours run continuously Mondays to Fridays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm, and Sundays between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. On matchdays tours only run until 5 hours before kick-off and don’t include the dressing rooms.

The tour costs €10.20. Bookings can be made online  through a form, by phone +34963 372 626, or at the tour ticket window at Mestalla, but are not required.

Email  [email protected] for more information.

Photos of Mestalla

Relevant Internet links

Valenciacf.com – Official website of Valencia CF. Turisvalencia.com – Official tourism website for Valencia. Metrovalencia.es – Travel information on the Valencia metro.

Went to watch Valencia against Granada few weeks ago. The game itself was not the best( 1-0 to Valencia). Tickets were very cheap. I got mine from the ticket window on the day of the game for 15 Euros, but the cheapest were for 8!! I was seating high up, but the view was amazing. There was a section of home fans behind one of the goals that was singing for the entire game. What surprised me was the fact that straight after the half-time whistle everyone got out sandwiches. It looked really strange. Valencia is a very beautiful city and would like to recommend a visit to everybody. It was a great day!

Went to a game in the Mestalla against Athletico Bilbao on November 9th. Though not a great match (it ended 0-0) the atmosphere was amazing. My friend got the tickets through ticket master and they cost 30 euros. Well worth it the atmospere alone was worth the entrance fee. Was sitting next to a few Athletico fans in a predominantly Valencia section but felt no bad vibes. Needless to say i was wearing an orange hoodie and blue trainers so i was covered.

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Mestalla Stadium Tour

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Discover the secrets of one of the oldest and most important sports venues in Spain when you take this tour of the Mestalla Stadium , the home of Valencia C.F.

From the moment you begin this guided tour of the Mestalla Stadium, you will realize that this is not just another stadium. The home of Valencia football club has a capacity for 45,000 spectators and, founded in 1923, is one of the oldest stadiums in Spain.

As you tour its facilities, you will learn its fascinating history and hear some curious legends and anecdotes from our professional guide. You will also visit the amazing press room where famous coaches such as Luis Aragonés, Rafa Benítez, and Quique Sánchez Flores have appeared.

You will see the magnificent pitch onto which star players such as  David Villa , Gaizka Mendieta , and Mario Alberto Kempes have scored goals. Last but not least, you will visit the changing rooms where the Valencia first team prepares for each home match.

Accessibility

The stadium tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility , but the itinerary will not be the same : the stands, the press room, and the tunnel will be omitted due to the impossibility of access. Instead, an alternative itinerary will be offered to the following areas: playing field, the local dressing room, the chapel, the mixed area, Mestalla per Sempre, hobby balcony, and the "Blanquinegres Records" museum.

Reduced entry

Reduced ticket prices apply to children aged 4 to 12 ; adults over 65 and/or retired or pensioners ; and the  unemployed . All of them must be accredited in advance at the box office with a supporting document.

Important information

On match days the tour can only take place in the morning and access to the changing rooms is closed. We recommend that you check the official Valencia CF  website for the match schedule.

Timetables and languages

When making your reservation you must indicate in which language you would like to take the tour.

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The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

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You can book up to 2 days before (Valencia local time) if there are still places available. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Mestalla Stadium (Estadio de Mestalla)

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Mestalla Stadium can seat approximately 50,000 football (i.e., soccer) fans, and those in Valencia are among the sport's most ardent. The home of the Valencia Club de Fútbol (VCF) since 1923, the stadium is known for its unusually steep grandstands and is regarded as an especially exciting place to catch a match – and absorb a notable side of the local culture.

Stadium-goers generally enjoyed the upbeat atmosphere and noted that the venue is quite family-friendly.

Ticket prices vary by seating section, but start as low as 25 euros (around $27). Hourlong tours of the stadium run whether there's a match or not, though they occur less frequently on game days (when there is no dressing room access). Tours cost 11.50 euros (or around $13.50) for adults and 9.90 euros (around $11) for kids ages 5 to 12. The stadium can be reached via bus (Nos. 10, 32, 71 and 80) and metro (line 5 to Aragón or line 3 to Facultats). For scheduling and ticket information, visit the team's website .

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Si te apasiona el fútbol, no puedes perderte la visita a uno de los estadios más antiguos y míticos de España. Ponte en la piel de los jugadores del València C.F. mientras pasas por los vestuarios antes de saltar al césped del mítico Mestalla y tomar tu asiento en el banquillo del equipo. También podrás visitar la sala de prensa, el palco VIP y la sala de trofeos, y aprender sobre la historia del club valencianista. ¡La victoria es tuya! 

Recuerda que el tour no se ofrece los días en que hay entrenamiento o partido. 

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Cuando hagas la reserva, debes especificar el día y la hora en que quieres hacer la visita.  

Te enviaremos las entradas por e-mail para que las imprimas o descargues los eTickets en tu móvil. 

La visita guiada dura aproximadamente una hora y se hace en español e inglés , es bilingüe. 

Si tienes movilidad reducida , escríbenos por favor tras tu compra a [email protected], con el fin de tener preparada la visita adaptada.

El punto de salida es la Puerta de acceso número 3 del Estadio de Mestalla , Avda. Suecia, Valencia. Recomendamos llegar 15 minutos antes de la hora de comienzo del tour. 

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Hay tarifas reducidas para niños de 5 a 12 años, personas con discapacidad, desempleados, jubilados y pensionistas, previa presentación de documentación acreditativa. 

La entrada es gratuita para niños hasta 4 años. 

Si compras la entrada junto con la València Tourist Card tendrás un 10% de descuento. 

Para tarifas de grupos de más de 20 personas, debes contactar con [email protected] 

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Mestalla, Valencia FC’s historic home

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The Mestalla stadium, the oldest stadium of any of the football teams in the Spanish First Division , is the stage on which the story of Valencia FC has been played out. This is where the fans of this team have trembled with nerves and excitement whilst witnessing the players in their different coloured kits sweat it out on the pitch, and football history has been written. Situated between the Avinguda de Suècia and the Avinguda d’Aragó in the Valencian capital, the Mestalla stadium has, since it was inaugurated on 20th May 1923, been expanded, and currently has capacity for 55,000 spectators.

Would you like to find out about the secrets and quirks of this nearly 100-year-old club? We’re going to share a few here, but we also suggest that you pay a trip to the stadium and sign up to the Mestalla Forever Tour. You’ll see the press room, the changing rooms, and you’ll even get to emerge onto the pitch through the tunnel, whilst being regaled with the history of Valencia FC, and all the best anecdotes.

Daily tours of the Mestalla stadium

There are tours of the Mestalla stadium every day of the week. From Monday to Saturday, you can choose between morning tours (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM) or afternoon tours (3:30 PM to 6:15 PM) of the inside of the stadium. On Sundays, there are only morning tours. When there are matches on, they still run tours, but the timings might be changed and you won’t be taken to the changing rooms, for organisational reasons.

During the guided tour you’ll discover why Valencia’s football stadium is called Mestalla. It got its name from the old stream that flowed past the southern side of the stadium and was called Mestalla. However, between the years 1969 and 1994, the stadium changed its name to Estadi Luís Casanova, in tribute to the well-loved Luís Casanova Giner, who’s considered one of the club’s best presidents, as well as having been the driving force behind the transformation of the stadium in the 1950s. In 1994 he himself asked that the name be changed back to Mestalla.

Mestalla Forever Tour

What route will the Mestalla Forever Tour take you on? We’re going to explain it below, as visually as possible. You’ll visit the VIP box, the VIP stands, the trophy room, the fan balcony, the ‘black and white corner’, the anteroom and the press room, the home team changing rooms, the changing room tunnel, the players’ tunnel, the bench , the chapel, the referee’s changing room, the medical centre and, lastly, the official Valencia FC shop where, if you like, you can take your own Valencian ‘trophy’ home. The Mestalla Forever Tour costs €10.90 for adults and €8.50 for concessions. Children under 4 years old get in free.

To understand the history of Mestalla, home of Valencia FC, we need to start at the very beginning. Let’s turn the clock back to 1923, when a friendly match between two local teams, Valencia and Levante, marked the beginning of the story of the Mestalla Stadium. It was the start of a new era that left the old pitch, Camp d’Algirós , the club’s first home, behind. At the time the team wasn’t in the First Division, but the stadium had capacity for 17,000 spectators, who saw the clear potential their team had to perform well in regional championships.

First remodelling of Mestalla

Just a few years later, in 1927, the stadium was remodelled for the first time with the aim of expanding its capacity to 25,000 people. However, those changes weren’t to last long, as during the Spanish Civil War its structure was seriously damaged. It was used as a concentration camp and junk heap and only the skeleton was preserved. The interior was left as what was essentially an empty plot of land, with no stands and a cracked podium.

Once the war ended, the Valencian stadium was recovered, and the team won its first title: the Cup of 1941. In the 1940s, they went on to win three league titles and two cups. It was then that Valencian stadium went through its most significant change, the result being capacity for 45,500 spectators. During those difficult times, no one could’ve dreamed of such a magnificent stadium. But the dream didn’t last long, as in October 1957 the River Túria broke its banks, and the flood seriously affected the stadium.

Thankfully, the home of Valencia FC recovered quickly and not only got back to normal, but even went on to introduce electric light to the field during the Falles festival of 1959. During the 1960s, the stadium was practically unchanged, but that wasn’t the case for the neighbourhood, also called Mestalla, that started to transform quickly. It wasn’t long until the stadium started to host big European matches. Nottingham Forest was the first foreign team to face ‘ che ’, a nickname for Valencia FC, in an official match at Mestalla. That was on the 15th September 1961.

Di Stéfano on the bench

At the beginning of the 1970s, the local team was the home of none other than Alfredo di Stéfano. The Valencian team made its début in the European Cup and the UEFA Cup. In 1972 the club’s head office was inaugurated, with the trophy room presided over by the club’s original flag. In 1978, Mestalla was remodelled once again, with sights set on the World Cup of 1982. It was at that time that Valencia FC had a player amongst its ranks who many consider to be the best footballer in the world: Mario Alberto Kempes , who helped the team win the Copa del Rey, the Recopa and the UEFA Super Cup titles.

Mestalla was also chosen as the setting for Spain’s first World Cup in 1982 and has been graced by players as iconic as Maradona and Pelé, as well as Kempes. Many tournaments and international matches have been played out on Mestalla’s pitch, which has also hosted lots of finals of La Copa.

But Mestalla is, above all, the home of Valencia’s supporters, at least until the new stadium, the “New Mestalla” or “Nou Mestalla” is built. The plans are for it to be erected on the Avinguda de les Corts Valencianes .

Mestalla is an attraction that’s nearly 100 years old, a stadium that has housed one of the most relevant clubs in the history of Spanish football, and it is well worth paying it a visit.

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Mestalla Stadium

Mestalla Stadium is a football stadium in Valencia, Spain. The stadium is the home of Valencia Club de Fútbol and has a capacity of 49,500 seats. The North Stand of the stadium is known for its very steep section.

Mestalla has been the setting for important international matches, has held nine cup finals, has also been a temporary home for Levante UD, home of the Spanish national team and exile for Castellón and Real Madrid in the European Cup. Mestalla hosted the 2011 Copa del Rey Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid C.F., and the 2014 Copa del Rey Final between the same two teams.

Club Factfile

• NAME: Valencia
• NICKNAME: Los Ches
• FOUNDED: 1919
• TRADITIONAL COLOURS: White and Black
• LOCAL RIVALRY: Villarreal

Ground Factfile

• CAPACITY: 50,500
• RECORD ATTENDANCE: 65,000 v RSC Anderlecht (Sep 14 2004)
• ADDRESS: Av. de Suècia, s/n, 46010 València, Spain
• YEAR OPENED: 20 May 1916
• CONSTRUCTION COST: €250–300 million
• PITCH SIZE: 114 x 74 yards

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The Mestalla is an impressive stadium. It is something of a cross between a European-esque bowl of continuous seating and a more 'British' stadium with four individual stands. There is arguably no stand more impressive in all of European football than the North Stand, which features an incredibly steep top section.

Away supporters are housed in the North-East section. The East Stand is also an impressive sight and the largest part of the entire stadium. Opposite it and also running along the side of the pitch is the West Stand. This is where the dugouts, changing rooms and players' tunnel are housed and is the main stand of the ground. Last but not least is the South Stand, where the most noisy and passionate Valencia fans are located.

Away fans are housed within the upper tier of the north-east corner – at least for European matches such as against Stoke FC in 2012 where the size of the travelling contingent is much larger than domestic games.

The tier is quite steep with numerous safety barriers but it really helps the Mestalla retain a sense of intimacy despite the outdoors design of the ground.

Estadio de Mestalla is located in a dense urban neighbourhood close to Valencia’s city centre. There are plenty of cafés and restaurants in the area of the stadium, while more serious nightlife can be found a small walk away in the historic centre.

There is, for example, a pocket of nightlife around Plaza de Canovas at less than 10 minutes walking from the stadium, but there is much further on in the historic centre, while there is a club scene around the city’s beaches.

Car Parks & Public transport

Estadio de Mestalla is located just east of Valencia’s historic city centre. The walk from the cathedral or the main railway station (Estación del Norte) takes no more than 30 minutes. There is no parking near to the stadium apart from on-street parking.

Alternatively, the stadium can be reached by metro. Metro stop Aragón, on line 5, lies next to the stadium. Line 5 will also bring you to the airport. Another option is taking metro line 3 to station Facultats, which lies a 5-minute walk north of the stadium.

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Experience the passion and excitement of Valencia's famous football stadium, home to one of Spain's most successful clubs!

Attention all football fans! If you’re in Valencia, you can’t miss the chance to visit Estadio de Mestalla (Mestalla Stadium), home of Valencia CF. This iconic stadium has been the scene of many historic matches and has attracted football fans from all over the world.

The history of this stadium is fascinating. It was built in 1923 and has undergone several renovations to become the modern stadium we see today. With a capacity of over 55,000, it’s one of the largest stadiums in Spain and has hosted international matches and even the Champions League final.

But it’s not just the size and history that make this stadium worth visiting. The atmosphere during a match is electric and something that every football fan should experience. The sound of the fans cheering and chanting is unforgettable and will give you goosebumps.

If you can’t make it to a match, don’t worry. You can still visit the stadium and take a tour. You’ll get to see the changing rooms, the press room, the VIP areas and even walk on the pitch. The tour is available in several languages and is led by knowledgeable guides who will tell you all about the history of the stadium and the club.

And if you’re a true football fanatic, you can’t miss the opportunity to visit the Valencia CF Megastore. It’s located inside the stadium and has everything a fan could want, from jerseys and scarves to keychains and mugs.

So, whether you’re a die-hard Valencia CF fan or just love football, a visit to Estadio de Mestalla is a must-do when in Valencia. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Tips and Tricks

• Arrive early to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a drink or snack at one of the many bars and restaurants around the stadium.
• Check the schedule in advance and buy tickets online to avoid long lines at the ticket office.
• Be prepared for a steep climb to your seat, wear comfortable shoes and take breaks if needed.
• Don't forget to bring your team colors and join in the chants and cheers with the passionate local fans.

Av. de Suècia, s/n, 46010 Valencia

Opening times vary depending on scheduled events and matches.

Football matches are played from August to May, but the best weather for attending matches is during the spring and fall months.

Varies depending on the event and seat location.

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Mestalla Stadium Is A Surprisingly Incredible Visit

The Mestalla stadium or Estadio de Mestalla in Spanish is one of the top pride and joy spectacle of Valencia. It’s the flagship football stadium and one that has been in existence since 1923. The stadium has gone through several renovations for a variety of reasons with the end results being a never-ending increase in seat capacity.

Mestalla Stadium Valencia Is A Surprisingly Incredible Visit

Originally starting out to hold a capacity of 17,000, it has evolved and can now hold over 55,000 spectators. This makes it the 7th largest stadium in all of Spain. Curious as to what stadiums are ahead of Valencia as far as spectator capacity? If you guessed the three biggest cities in Spain, you would be right. Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville with two each. Not too shabby then.

Valencia actually has two football teams, the other being Levante UD, and as expected, there is the usual rivalry when cities have two big teams, making a Valencia Derby (Derbi Valenciano or Derby del Turia) a must-see for most avid football fans.

Estadio de Mestalla History:

Construction began on the stadium in 1916 and finished seven years later. The very first game played on the grounds was a derby with the Levante club. Watching a game live is a lot of fun, and if you get the chance, you should definitely do it.

The fever from the crowd is infectious. Prior to moving to Valencia, it seemed that most people we had met previously in Seville and Malaga tended to root for the two big teams of Barcelona and Madrid, and not their local teams.

Valencianos seem to be more passionate about their home team and l think that’s great. They come out in droves and often fill the stadium to capacity. The fact that the team usually performs well doesn’t hurt either. It was interesting for me to find out that during the Spanish Civil War, the Mestalla stadium was used as a concentration camp and warehouse.

In 1957, Valencia had the great flood of the river Turia that caused the loss of lives and severe structural damage to venues such as the Mestalla, resulting in yet another renovation. The river was then diverted in order to make the gorgeous Turia park which runs through the city.

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New Mestalla In Our Future?

In 2007, construction began on what was supposed to be a replacement stadium for the Mestalla to be called Nou Mestalla. Thanks to the 2008 recession, the work stopped and it has been a concrete eyesore for many years. The planned capacity of the stadium was 80,000. That number has been worked down since then and it is expected that the new capacity will be around 54,000. I’m thinking why to bother since it would hold an even lesser number than they have now. 

As it stands, Nou Mestalla is scheduled to be open in 2022. Supposedly they have secured financing. The people have become jaded as they´ve heard it all before. In the meantime, people continue to enjoy the old Mestalla. It is convenient to get there, thanks to the city’s fantastic metro and bus system and a beacon in the city with its red and black colours. The Valencia Mestalla stadium has held several important matches on its ground, including the Copa del Rey and some of the matches during the 1992 Summer Olympic games.

Estadi de Mestalla (Valencian name) Club Tours:

The stadium offers the “Mestalla Forever” tours of the stadium which lasts about an hour. The tours are offered in both English and Spanish.

Stadium Tour Prices:

€11.50 for 13 – 64 years of age.

€9.00 for ages 5-12 and 65 years and over.

€6.50 for season ticket holders.

Kids under 5 enter for free.You can find further information on the tour here .

How To Get To Mestalla Stadium With Public Transportation:

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Mestalla

City Buses: 10, 25, 26, 71, 79, 80 Cercanias Trains: C1, C3 Metrovalencia: Lines 3, 7 and 9

My husband and l are big football fans and when we travel, we try to squeeze in visits to football club grounds as much as we can. It gives you inside information, and you also get to see the various trophies the clubs have won.

I especially love it when they display the shoewear of old, and you realize just how far technology has come. Some of the shoes look so, so heavy, more like for construction than football :-). Our seats were high up that day, but we saw the players just fine, so l don´t think there’s a bad seat in the house.

A bit of trivia for you :

Did you know that the bat is the symbol of Valencia? legend says that King James of Aragon had one land on him while fighting the Moors for the province. He won, and it was added to the coat of arms for good luck. You can see this emblem all over the city, and of course on the Valencia FC uniform.

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Estadio de Mestalla - Valencia Stadium Guide

Home » Spain » Estadio de Mestalla

By Football Tripper Last Updated: July 25, 2021

Table of Contents

Stadium facts, future developments.

• Seating Plan
• Stadium Tours
• Ticket Information

Airports and Flying

Estadio de Mestalla is the home stadium of Valencia FC with a capacity of 55,000 seats, making it the fifth-biggest ground in Spain. First opened in May 1923, the venue is famous for its steep terraces and vocal home support which can create an intimidating atmosphere for some teams.

Valencia Stadium Guide

Estadio de mestalla history.

The Mestalla stadium first opened to football fans on the 20th May 1923 with Valencia hosting local rivals Levante UD in the inaugural match. With an initial capacity of 17,000, Estadio de Mestalla replaced Valencia’s first home, Algirós which lacked the necessary facilities to propel Los Murciélagos (The Bats) onto the centre stage of Spanish football.

Unfortunately the Spanish Civil war put the brakes on any progress for the club, and Mestalla was used as a concentration camp and storage facility meaning that the stadium became into a state of disrepair until the early 1940s. After a lot of renovations, Valencia won their first cup title in 1941 with the Copa del Rey after defeating Espanyol , followed by a succession of three league titles and two further league cups.

With this onward momentum, the club drew up plans for expansion dubbed “Gran Mestalla” which took the capacity up to 45,000 in the 1950s before another disaster befell the club, in the form of a flood, when the nearby Turia River’s banks burst in 1957. Once the club restored the pitch, the next decades were characterised by consistent, small improvements and a new bottom tier to accommodate more fans for the 1982 World Cup.

Since the 1970s Valencia’s management have always flirted with the idea of relocating the stadium to a new site, but plans have been thwarted by adverse economic conditions and lack of investment. Rather farcically, Los Che have begun to construct a Nou Mestalla with an expected capacity of 75,000 but the project has been temporarily abandoned with the basic concrete structure very much a proverbial elephant in the room.

Still, the current Mestalla is the fifth largest stadium in Spain, and continues to host important matches such as 2011 and 2014 Copa del Rey final, both contested by Barca and Real Madrid, Los Merengues .

View of Estadio de Mestalla

Estadio Nou Mestalla was set to be the new home of Valencia, and successor to the current Mestalla but as of 2021 it is yet to be complete.

Construction began in 2007 but was halted due to the global financial crisis or more broadly.

The main concrete structure for a 60,000 was built between August 2007 and February 2009, however the design was scaled down in 2013 with the project now targetting 54,000 seats.

Valencia enters into discussions with the city council to resume construction in October 2017, with a targetted 2022 open time.

However given the global Covid Pandemic this is certainly going to be unlikely.

Valencia Info

Estadio de mestalla seating plan.

Below is a seating plan of Valencia's Estadio de Mestalla:

Stand Photos

Mestalla is comprised of four sections: Gol Norte, Av Aragon (East), Gol Sur and Av Suecia (West).

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

Matchday Experience

Estadio de mestalla away section.

Away fans are housed within the upper tier of the north-east corner – at least for European matches such as against Stoke FC in 2012 where the size of the travelling contingent is much larger than domestic games.

The tier is quite steep with numerous safety barriers but it really helps the Mestalla retain a sense of intimacy despite the outdoors design of the ground.

Best Pubs near ground

The map below outlines five of the most popular sports bars and Irish pubs in Valencia, both around the city centre and close to Estadio de Mestalla. The stadium is located close to the University Campus which is usually a good sign.

Food - Places to eat

Within the immediate vicinity there are a few choices such as Alejandro del Toro, Restaurante Belmonte or Favela Bar Restauarant which can all be found on roads adjacent towards the Southernmost stand of Mestalla.

Valencian cuisine is mainly dominated by seafood and meat, with the famous Spanish dish Paella hailing from the region as well as Arròs negre (Rice and Squid, with ink) and Gaspacho, the raw/cold soup. All three are worth a try if you’re into your food but there are also plenty of other options available to try.

Valencia Club Shop

Valencia’s online club store states that there are six stores throughout the city, but unfortunately there isn’t many clues to their exact locations as the addresses listed are slightly ambiguous.

Opening Times

• Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 8.00 pm
• Sundays: Closed except matchdays.
• Matchdays: three hours before kick-off

Can you take a stadium Tour?

Valencia offer fans of Los Che the chance to take  an exclusive tour of the stadium for no more than €10.00 (Adults €9.80, Concessions €7.40 and members €5.30). Lasting for approximately 45 minutes, the club are opening the doors to the stadium before they relocate to the Nou Mestalla in the coming years.

Opening Times:

• Monday to Saturday: 10.00 am- 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm
• Sundays and holidays: 10.30 am – 2.30 pm

Note:  Tour are only open up to 5 hours before kick-off with no dressing room access. To book tickets you can either do so online, or at any of the Valencia shops. On the day walk ups are fine but subject to availability.

How to buy Valencia Tickets

Tickets to see Valencia play can be obtained online, at one of the cash-machine sale points or at one of the several club shops scattered throughout the city.

Los Murciélagos have one of the highest stadium occupancy rates in Europe and although there might be some tickets for sale on the gate. it helps if you book in advance, gauge the demand based on opposition and not just turn up a few hours before kick-off!

Based on a match against S.D Eibar ticket prices range from around €15.00 for a seating behind the goal up to €60.00 for something central, with the average price probably being around €35.00. Remember tickets are likely to cost more depending on who Valencia are playing!

How to get to Estadio de Mestalla

Where is estadio de mestalla.

Estadio de Mestalla is situated approximately 1.8km north-east of Valencia city centre, even less if you are near to the famous Cathedral.

As there are endless places you can drive to get to the Estadio, I can’t possible cover all routes and journey suggestions!

The address for satnav is as follows:

• Avenida Suecia s/n, 46010 Valencia

Situated in a dense urban neighbourhood, parking at the stadium is severely limited with the closest good sized car park appearing to be at the nearby University. Unfortunately Valencia’s official website doesn’t confirm if this is suitable for football fans or not.

Train - Public Transport

The main train station in Valencia is known as Estación del Norte (Spanish) or Estació del Nord (Valencian) and is situated next to the Plaza de Toros which is the city’s bull killing arena.

Around 2km West of the Stadium, as stated above you can walk to the ground in 20 minutes or either choose to take a taxi (outside station), Metro (lines 3 and 5), or bus (Number 10 in Ayuntamiento square, opposite station) depending on what way you are inclined.

Public Transport of Estadio de Mestalla

Like a lot of Spanish cities, the metro is a pretty cheap and efficient way of getting around town, with the Aragón stop, on line number 5 probably being the closest to the stadium.

Remember if you aren’t at a station which is on line number 5 then just transfer across to it and work out how many stops it will be. There are maps at every station and inside carriages.

The main airport of Valencia is Manises which lies 12km West of the football stadium. Serving over 5 million passengers a year across 15 European countries, Manises Airport is the 8th busiest in Spain and full of everyone’s “favourite” cheap airline providers.

Once you touch down on Spanish soil you can get to the city either via the A-3 Autovía motorway, the Metrobus or Aerobus which will take you anywhere between 20-40 minutes depending on the number of stops or the old faithful metro service with lines 3 or 5 doing the job adequately.

Hotels Near Estadio de Mestalla

As a large city, and popular tourist destination Valencia has a lot of choice when it comes hotel options for tourists, so it’s best to work what what’s important to you.

For hotels near the Mestalla ground, try either the Hotel Renasa or Westin Valencia . For hotels which are central and near the station check out Zenit Valencia and VLC Habitat Centro. Or disregard this and check out a map yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at estadio de mestalla.

Spanish side Valencia play their home matches at Estadio de Mestalla.

What is the capacity of Estadio de Mestalla?

As of 2023 Estadio de Mestalla has an official seating capacity of 55,000 for Football matches.

When was Estadio de Mestalla opened?

Estadio de Mestalla officially opened in 1923 and is home to Valencia

What is the postcode for Estadio de Mestalla?

The postcode for Estadio de Mestalla is 46010.

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Estadio de Mestalla in 2023. Please visit the official website of Valencia for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.

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Tours & day trips.

Valencia: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

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Valencia: Jeep Safari Mountain Adventure

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Private Boat Tour along the Coast of Valencia

Classes & workshops.

Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit

1 week intensive Spanish course + conversation workshop

Valencia Photo Tours led by Louis Alarcon

Paella Cooking Class Any Day is Sunday

2-Hours Arts & Wine Workshop in Rusafa, Spain

1 Week Intensive Spanish Course (20 Lessons/Week)

Spanish Online Intensive Course

Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algirós market

Seafood Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market

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Popular places to visit, flower bridge.

Stylish flower displays run the length of this bridge that crosses the Turia Gardens, making it one of Valencia’s most photogenic landmarks.

Turia Gardens

Explore botanical gardens, visit the local zoo and browse some of the city’s leading cultural institutions all contained in Valencia’s finest public park.

Puerta del Mar

You can learn about the history of Valencia when you stop by Puerta del Mar. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Royal Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Royal Gardens, a lovely green space in Valencia. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

Museum of Natural Science

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Natural Science, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Valencia. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Colón Market

During your trip to Valencia, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Colón Market. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Sunshine, drinks on the terrace and football culture? Then Spain is the place for you! Just about every city has a breathtaking and unique football stadium. Take Camp Nou, Santiago Bernabeu or Wanda Metropolitano, these stadiums host the biggest matches in the world every year. But there are many more stadiums in “La Liga” that are definitely worth a visit! In this blog you can read why a visit to one of these stadiums should be on top of your list. These are the top 10 must-visit Spanish football stadiums!

10) Estadio Cornellà-El Prat – Barcelona

Estadio Cornellà-El Prat, also known as the RCDE Stadium, is the Spanish football stadium of RCD Espanyol . The name of the stadium, Estadi Cornellà-El Prat, is derived from the places Cornellà and El Prat where the stadium is located. Today, Espanyol is considered the first Spanish club founded exclusively by Spanish fans and students. A visit to a La Liga match at the Espanyol football stadium is a unique experience. Expect 90 minutes packed with the energy of fanatical supporters, chanting, cheering and jumping at every opportunity. In short, there is a great football atmosphere in all sections of the stadium!

9) Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero – Elche

How about a city trip with lots of football, sun and palm trees? Then Elche is the right place for you! Elche is the city of palm trees. It even has its own palm park and there are about 300,000 palm trees in the sunny city. In this palm tree paradise city, you will also find Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche’s football stadium. The stadium was opened in 1976 and can currently hold around 39,000 supporters. This Spanish football stadium is the biggest stadium in the Alicante region but compared to Camp Nou, this stadium is very modest. Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero was named after former president Manuel Martinez Valero. Do you have a palm tree and football obsession? Then this is your city!

Be prepared and bring sunscreen, because the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero has no cover. A hat, cap or sometimes even an umbrella is advised. Better safe than sorry!

8) Estadio Anoeta – San Sebastián

Estadio Anoeta, also known as Reale Arena, is a multi-purpose stadium in San Sebastián. Although the stadium hosts several sports activities, it is also home to the Real Sociedad football club. The stadium can hold around 39,500 spectators from the stands. During the 2013/14 season, the Spanish football stadium was temporarily used by Athletic Club Bilbao, in connection with the move to their new stadium. This temporary move caused a lot of commotion as Real Sociedad and Athletic Club Bilbao are big rivals of each other. When you go to a La Liga match in this stadium, you will have an intense match experience. A unique atmosphere that you have to experience live from the stands!

The Anoeta stadium of today is very different from when it was built in 1993. Real Sociedad’s spacious pitch was heavily criticised for being too expansive without sufficient opportunities to build up an atmosphere. As a result, renovation work moved the stands closer to the pitch and new seats were added in 2019. Now the Anoeta stadium has a continuous series of seats, similar to many European stadiums.

7) Estadio La Rosaleda – Málaga

In the Spanish city of Málaga, you will find the Estadio La Rosaleda football stadium. Málaga CF have played their La Liga home games in this characteristic stadium since 2013, in front of some 33,000 fanatical supporters. They are the only and regular team to play in this arena. Málaga’s home ground was erected in 1936 and opened in 1941. Although Spain was not neutral during the Second World War, the country did not take part in the war. Nor was there any uncertainty that the stadium would be bombed.

What is striking is that almost all places go to season ticket holders and that tickets are rare to buy separately. Although the club is not one of Spain’s top clubs, Málaga is held in the highest regard by its supporters. Will you be able to get a seat for this unique match experience?

6) Estadio Benito Villamarín – Sevilla

Estadio Benito Villamarín is the stadium where Real Betis plays its home matches. The Spanish football stadium is located in the city of Sevilla and was opened on 17th March 1929. In the large and authentic La Liga stadium 60,720 supporters can sing for their favourite club. The historic stadium has a notorious match that is on every football fan’s mind: Spain vs. Malta on 21st December 1983. During this match, Spain won 12-1, a victory not easily forgotten.

The atmosphere is at its best when you visit the stadium during the city derby between Sevilla and Real Betis. The matches against Sevilla FC are known as one of the most exciting and charged matches in Spanish football. Longside Upper tickets are the best seats you can buy for a great view of the pitch.

5) Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán – Sevilla

A weekend in Seville, drinking cerveza and watching football? Then Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán – the home stadium of Sevilla FC is the place to be! This La Liga stadium is also named after a famous Spaniard, namely the former president of the club: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. The stadium was renovated in 1997 and currently accommodates 45,500 supporters. The arena is located in the middle of the city of Sevilla, hidden between several shopping malls. It is inconspicuous until you stand in front of it. Big and beautiful, but not huge. What makes this Spanish football stadium so unique? The collaboration with the colourful Philips LED. The automatic flood lights can create an incredible spectacle outside and inside the stadium. The club does everything to entertain the supporters!

The Centennial anthem broke through in the summer of 2005 and became the authentic battle cry of the supporters at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. You can feel the intense energy of the supporters everywhere in the stadium.

4) Estadio Mestalla – Valencia

Estadio Mestalla is the Spanish football stadium of FC Valencia . The Very characteristic of this historic stadium is the enormous steep stands. The Mestalla was officially opened in 1923 and had a capacity of 17,000. Over the years, the Spanish football stadium has expanded to approximately 55,000 seats and the plan was to expand to 75,000 supporters, but to this day the skeleton of the new stadium still stands. There is simply not enough money to finish the Estadio Mestalla. Despite the fact that the new stadium is not (yet) in use, the Estadio Mestalla is still among the top 10 in Spain. The loyal fans provide a great atmosphere every match.

Are you planning to book a Valencia match? Then get tickets for the ‘Valencian derby’ against Levante UD. The rivalry between these two clubs has become a determining factor as to who is the best team to represent the local region in Spain. A perfect view, that’s what you have at a Valencia match. The stands are so steep that you will never have anyone in front of you blocking your view. Score!

3) Wanda Metropolitano – Madrid

Wanda Metropolitano is also popularly known as Estadio La Peineta. The modern home of Atlético is located in Madrid, just like Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid). The name Wanda Metropolitano was created for sponsor reasons. The stadium was officially opened on 16th September 2017 with a league match between Atlético and Málaga (1-0). During a La Liga match you can expect around 67,703 supporters at this Spanish football stadium. In terms of surface area, more supporters would have fit in, but during the construction of the stadium it was decided to prioritise quality, comfort and safety over more supporters.

Stressed about where to sit in the stadium? No worries: from every seat you have a great view of the field. In every corner of the stadium you are guaranteed a goosebumps moment with the atmosphere created by the ‘Los Suffradors’ – the loyal Atletico supporters.

2) Estadio Santiago Bernabéu – Madrid

Bernabéu, or Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, is the home ground of Real Madrid – located in Madrid. The Spanish football stadium is the second largest stadium in Spain with 81,044 seats for supporters. The Real Madrid stadium is named after the legendary Santiago Bernabéu who was president of Real Madrid for 35 years, also known as ‘The Royal’. The Bernabéu is one of the most famous temples of football and is a must for anyone who loves sport. Visiting a home match against Barcelona’s biggest rival – ‘El Clasico’ – is definitely a must, stadium tours can also be organised. In the accompanying museum, you will learn everything about the Spanish football club. An experience you will never stop talking about! Book safely your football trip to Real Madrid !

The prices of the seats can vary a lot, but there is something for every budget. There are Shortside Upper tickets , where you sit on the upper ring near one of the goals. You can also go for a ‘VIP Silver Club’ hospitality package , where you enjoy a luxury lounge, unlimited drinks and an excellent dinner beforehand. There you can count on an amazing experience before, during and after the match!

1) Camp Nou – Barcelona

Talking about the most impressive (Spanish) football stadium… Camp Nou is a dream stadium for every football fan. Why? First of all, the Spanish stadium looks like a modern version of the Colosseum, beautiful inside and out! The gigantic stadium can hold almost 100k supporters! Last but not least, many star players have grown up or become stars at FC Barcelona . To name but a few; Messi, Ronaldinho, Iniesta and Xavi. Nou Estadi del Futbol Club Barcelona used to be the official name. The name Camp Nou, also called ‘new field’, was used as a nickname from the opening and was adopted as the official name after 2000. A football trip to FC Barcelona is also impressive for non-football fans. The Spanish soccer stadium is so big that it will leave an unforgettable impression for everyone. The Spanish football stadium is so big that it will leave an unforgettable impression for everyone.

This gigantic stadium offers a huge amount of tickets. Tickets for every budget including the best seats! We recommend the first ring and preferably longside tickets . This gives you a wonderful panoramic view of the pitch.

La Liga stadiums and matches

Going on a city trip to Spain soon? Then visit one of these top 10 must-go Spanish football stadiums. If you haven’t planned anything yet, then this is your chance! Click on the button to secure your place in one of the La Liga stadiums and watch a live match soon!

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