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Plan Your Visit to Mestalla Stadium: Timings and Directions

Plan Your Visit to Mestalla Stadium

This guide covers everything you need to plan your visit to Mestalla, one of Spain's most iconic football stadiums.

Mestalla Stadium – Ticket Information

Purchase Options

Match tickets are sold through Valencia CF's official channels, including the stadium box office. Book early for high-demand fixtures. Tickets for the guided stadium tour are available on this page.

Types of Tickets

For matches, Valencia CF sells general tickets and premium hospitality options. On non-match days, the guided Mestalla Forever Tour takes you behind the scenes, from the dressing room and tunnel to the pitchside, press room and museum.

Pricing

Match ticket prices depend on the fixture and seat location. Tour tickets have reduced rates for children aged 5–12, seniors and visitors with disabilities, and children under 5 go free.

Mestalla Stadium – Visitor Guidelines

Bag Policy: Large bags may be inspected or refused entry, especially on match days.

Photography: Personal photography is allowed during the tour. Professional equipment requires prior authorization.

Food and Drink: Outside food and drinks are generally not allowed; bars and snack stands open on match days.

Smoking: Smoking is not allowed inside the stadium.

Dress Code: Mestalla is an open-air stadium, so dress for the weather, especially on match days.

Location

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Mestalla is in the heart of Valencia, at Av. de Suècia, s/n, 46010 Valencia, in a lively residential area with good transport links. The Turia Gardens are just a few minutes' walk away, and the City of Arts and Sciences is a short metro or bus ride.

Opening Hours at Mestalla Stadium

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General Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: Tours from 10:30 AM to about 1:00 PM and 3:45 PM to around 5:15 PM
Last Tour: Around 5:00 PM on weekdays (up to 6:00 PM on some Saturdays)

  • Mestalla Forever Tour Monday to Friday: Morning and afternoon tours (about 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM)
    Saturday: Morning and afternoon tours, with some slots until 6:00 PM
    Sunday: Morning tours only (about 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
    Exact times vary by month.
  • Valencia CF Mestalla Store Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Note There are no tours on match days, and tours may be modified or suspended for club reasons.
    The Mestalla store keeps different hours on match days.
    The stadium may be closed on some public holidays.

Mestalla Stadium – Best Times to Visit

Match Days: Experience the electric atmosphere of a live Valencia CF match, usually played at weekends or on selected weekday evenings during the season.

Guided Tours: On non-match days, the guided tour is a great daytime activity to explore Mestalla behind the scenes.

Mestalla has the essentials for a comfortable visit, with steep stands giving clear views of the pitch and restrooms throughout the stadium. Bars and snack stands open on match days, and the official Mestalla Store is at the stadium.

Mestalla Stadium: Plan Ahead

Book in advance to secure your preferred date and time, and arrive early on match days for smooth entry and the full pre-match atmosphere.

Guided Tour of the Mestalla Stadium

Highlights

Discover the charm of a historic football stadium.

Explore the players’ dressing rooms, press area, tunnel, and VIP sections.

Enjoy a bilingual tour conducted by an enthusiastic guide.

Witness a trophy collection and memorabilia from legendary players.

Gain insight into Valencia CF’s story since 1919.

Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Mestalla Stadium

What is the seating capacity of Mestalla Stadium?

Around 49,430 spectators, making it one of the largest football stadiums in Spain.

Can visitors purchase tickets to attend Valencia CF matches at Mestalla?

Yes. Match tickets are sold through Valencia CF's official channels, with general and premium hospitality options. Tickets for the guided stadium tour are available on this page.

Are guided tours of Mestalla Stadium available?

Yes. The guided Mestalla Forever Tour, about an hour long, takes you behind the scenes on non-match days. It is sold separately from match tickets.

How close are the seats to the football pitch?

Very close. Mestalla's steep stands put fans right above the pitch for an intense, immersive experience.

Is Mestalla Stadium accessible by public transportation?

Yes. Aragó (Lines 5 and 7) and Facultats (Line 3) metro stations are nearby, and EMT buses 10, 32, 71 and 80 stop close to the stadium.

What amenities can visitors expect at Mestalla Stadium?

Restrooms, bars and snack stands on match days, and the official Mestalla Store at the stadium.

Has Mestalla hosted major international events?

Yes. It hosted Spain's group matches at the 1982 FIFA World Cup and football matches at the 1992 Olympic Games.

Are there any restrictions or visitor guidelines to be aware of?

Large bags and outside food and drink may be refused, smoking is not allowed, and only assistance dogs are permitted. On match days, arrive early to allow time for security checks.

This website sells official tickets for this venue. Please note, however, that it is not the official website of the venue.

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