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San Mamés Stadium

⚽ Home to Athletic Club

🏟️ Matchday capacity: 49,600

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🕘 Key timings

18:00 – Gates open
20:45 – Pre-match ceremony
21:00 – Kick-off

All times are local (CEST)

🚨 Stadium rules

Even if you are regular visitor to the stadium, keep in mind that it may operate differently for the UEFA Europa League final 2025 and rules may be different from what you are used to.

🎒Bags larger than A4 size won’t be allowed in the stadium.
🔋 You can bring a small power bank, no larger than your phone.
🪪 Make sure you carry valid original ID with you. Accepted forms of ID: passport, national identity card or driving licence.
❌ The sale of alcoholic drinks at the stadium is prohibited as per Spanish law.
🚭 Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products, is not allowed inside the stadium.
🚫 Check out the list of forbidden items. Professional cameras are not permitted inside the stadium.

Download stadium rules

🏟️ At the stadium

Mobile tickets 📲

All tickets will be delivered on the UEFA Mobile Tickets app. Our ticketing team will provide updates by email in closer to the match.

The initial recipient of the tickets will be responsible for transfers on the app, using the TRANSFER button.

The person who receives the ticket will not be able to transfer it further. However, they can send the ticket back to the initial recipient by clicking on the RETURN button.

Ensure tickets are transferred to those attending the match before arriving to the stadium.

Information on ticket sales will be communicated in due time in our Ticketing FAQs.

Accessing the stadium ⬆️

Only access the stadium via the route stated on your ticket. A colour will be displayed on your ticket and this will correspond to your access route.

Official Shop 🧣

Official Shops at the stadium will offer a range of UEFA Europa League final 2025 merchandise such as t-shirts, hats and match scarves.

📍 2 locations on Level 0 and 2 locations on Level 2

💳 Cashless payments only! Official Shop outlets will only accept debit / credit card or contactless payments.

Human rights online reporting platform 📢

We are committed to upholding human rights at UEFA events. To ensure this, we have established a human rights online reporting platform for the UEFA Europa League final that allows anyone to file a report if they believe rights have been violated during their matchday experience in Bilbao.

Should you feel harassed, discriminated against, threatened or otherwise vulnerable, please follow the link below to submit a report. Your report will be handled confidentially by a reputable law firm, and you have the option to remain anonymous.

Submit a report

Food carbon labelling 🌍

UEFA and Just Eat Takeaway.com are helping fans make more informed food choices. All items on the menu at the Europa League final will be given a carbon rating from A (very low emissions) to E (very high emissions), so you can choose lower-carbon options. Menus are also being adjusted to reduce their overall carbon impact.

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🤔 Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Stadium entry & security ✅

What time should I arrive at the stadium?

Gates will open at 18:00 for a 21:00 kick-off. We recommend arriving at the stadium 3 hours before the start of the match to allow sufficient time for ticket and security checks.

Once I enter the stadium, can I leave and come back in?

Re-entry is not permitted. If you choose to leave the stadium, you will not be allowed back in.

If I’m late to the match, can I still enter after kick-off?

You’ll still be allowed to enter the stadium as long as the security situation allows it. However, entrances may close at some point during the game, and you may not be permitted entry, so start your journey well in advance and allow additional time for security checks.

Is there a minimum age to attend the match?

There is no minimum age to attend the match, but everyone must hold a valid match ticket in order to enter the stadium, regardless of their age.

Do underage ticket holders need to be accompanied by an adult?

Yes, ticket holders under the age of 16 can only enter the stadium with an accompanying adult. The accompanying adult MUST have a valid match ticket.

What props am I allowed to bring inside?

You can bring flagpoles that are a maximum of 1m long and 1cm in diameter and banners or flags that are a maximum of 2m x 1.5m.

What kind of flags and banners can I bring into the stadium?

You can bring any flag or banner you like, as long as they are not banned or carry any forbidden or discriminating symbols that would constitute a criminal offence in Spain. All items must meet the general requirements for flags / flagpoles or banners as outlined above.

I need to bring an item from the prohibited list for medical reasons. Does it need to be requested in advance?

There is no need to request approval in advance. Each case will be assessed on their individual circumstance during stadium entry. Please arrive at the stadium with plenty of time for this process to take place.

At the stadium 🏟️

Can I smoke inside the stadium? What about e-cigarettes?

Smoking is not allowed inside the stadium. This policy includes vaping, e-cigarettes, and heat-not-burn tobacco products.

Can I bring a bag into the stadium?

We strongly recommend not bringing a bag with you on matchday. Bags larger than A4 size won’t be allowed inside the stadium.

Can I bring my own food and drink inside the stadium?

No food or drink can be brought into the stadium. This includes drinks containers, whether full or empty.

Will alcohol be on sale at the stadium?

Alcohol will not be on sale once you complete security checks or inside the stadium as per Spanish law.

Tickets 📲

What should I do if I have a problem with my mobile match tickets?

Visit our Mobile Tickets FAQs or the UEFA Europa League final tickets FAQs should you experience any issues.

Stadium accessibility ♿ 🗣️

I have a question about accessibility at the stadium. Where can I find more information?

Check out our dedicated accessibility page for detailed information on travel, accessibility services at the stadium and more.