Real Madrid Tickets

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What do you need to know?

Santiago Bernabéu holds over 83,000 fans and is one of the most legendary stadiums in world football. Located in the heart of Madrid along Paseo de la Castellana, the stadium is easily accessible via Santiago Bernabéu metro station.

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Our tip

Grab a pre-match drink along Paseo de la Castellana or explore the surrounding streets filled with tapas bars and Real Madrid fans gathering before kick-off.

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The history and atmosphere

The Fondo Sur faithful chanting "Hala Madrid" and "Como No Te Voy a Querer" creates an atmosphere befitting the most decorated club in football history. Founded in 1902, Real Madrid has won a record 15 Champions League titles and 36 La Liga championships.

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What to expect

Expect a truly historic experience at the Santiago Bernabéu. The recently completed renovation has transformed it into one of the world's most futuristic stadiums, with a retractable pitch and roof.

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How to Find Cheap Real Madrid Tickets

Real Madrid needs no introduction. 15 Champions League titles — more than any other club in history. 36 La Liga titles. A stadium that's hosted World Cup finals and is currently undergoing a billion-euro transformation into one of sport's most futuristic venues. The Santiago Bernabéu isn't just a football ground; it's a cathedral of the game.

That global prestige comes with a catch: approximately 97,000 socios (voting members who literally own the club) have first access to everything. Season ticket holders fill most of the 81,000+ seats. And with tourists from around the world targeting every fixture, the competition for what remains is significant.

El Clásico against Barcelona? The Madrid Derby against Atlético? Champions League knockout rounds? These sell out to members alone. Here's how the system actually works — and what realistic options you have.

The official route: great prices, brutal odds

Real Madrid's ticketing system reflects its unique ownership structure. Unlike most European clubs, Real Madrid is owned entirely by its socios — fan members who pay annual dues and have voting rights on everything from the president to the club's direction. This creates a hierarchical system where true members have first priority, followed by the broader "Madridista" community.

Face-value prices are reasonable by top-European standards — you can technically get a seat behind the goal for €50-80 or a sideline seat for €100-150 for a standard La Liga fixture.

The catch? Those prices are almost exclusively available to members who've had their access rights for years.

Socios — The True Members

Real Madrid has approximately 97,000 socios who collectively own the club. This isn't a fan membership you can simply buy — it's more like inheriting a seat at the table.

How to become a socio:

• You must be the child or grandchild of an existing socio
• New applicants need two current socios to recommend them
• There's no open enrollment — the membership is effectively closed to outsiders

Socio annual fees (2024/25):

• Under 11 years: Free
• Ages 11-14: €50.83/year
• Reduced membership: €74.20/year
• Adults (15+): €148.52/year
• Members with 50+ years seniority: Free

Socio benefits:

• Right to apply for a season ticket (abono) — though demand far exceeds supply
• Priority ticket access (12-14 days before matches)
• Right to run for club president (after 20 years of membership)
• Free Bernabéu Tour
• 10% discount at official stores
• Voting rights in club elections

The reality: With ~97,000 socios and 60,000 season tickets available, even becoming a socio doesn't guarantee you a seat. The waiting list for season tickets is measured in years, not months. And since membership passes through families, many socios have held their season tickets for generations.

Madridista Premium Membership

For fans who can't become socios, the Madridista card is the next best option — though it comes with significant limitations.

Madridista Premium (€35/year):

• Priority ticket access after socios (5-12 days before matches)
• 20% discount on Bernabéu Tour
• 15% discount on Real Madrid Basketball tickets
• Exclusive content on RM Play
• Access to ticket ballots and prize draws
• Physical or digital membership card

Madridista Junior (€20/year):

• For fans 14 and under
• Must be linked to an adult Madridista account
• Same priority access as Premium

Regular Membership (€123-153/year depending on duration):

• 1-year: €153/year
• 2-year: €138/year
• 3-year: €123/year
• Includes all Madridista Premium benefits
• Better priority within the Madridista tier

Important limitation: You can only purchase ONE ticket per Madridista membership per match. If you want to attend with a friend or partner, you both need separate memberships — and you'll likely end up in different seats anyway.

Match-by-Match Sales — The Real Order

Understanding the sales hierarchy is essential. Real Madrid releases tickets in stages, with timing that can feel frustratingly short for visitors:

1. Socios Sale (12-14 days before) The ~97,000 socios get first access. For high-demand matches (Barcelona, Atlético, Champions League), tickets essentially sell out at this stage. Socios can purchase additional tickets for guests, further depleting availability.

2. Madridista Sale (5-12 days before) Whatever remains after socios goes to Madridista members. For big matches? Usually nothing. For mid-table La Liga opponents? Possibly some availability, but rarely connected seats.

3. General Sale (under 5 days before) Theoretically exists but almost never happens for attractive fixtures. When it does occur, expect only scattered single seats in upper-tier sections. Connected seats for couples or groups are essentially unavailable.

The timing problem: Final kick-off times in La Liga are only confirmed 5-14 days before the match. This means you often can't book flights and hotels until after socios have already bought most available tickets. For visitors planning trips around matches, this creates a painful chicken-and-egg situation.

Verdict on official channels: Unless you have a direct family connection to a socio, or you're targeting a genuinely unpopular fixture (early Copa del Rey rounds, perhaps), official channels are essentially closed for desirable matches. International visitors should realistically plan around resale platforms or hospitality.

Hospitality Packages

Real Madrid's VIP-Corporate Hospitality area offers guaranteed access — at guaranteed premium prices. Following the Bernabéu renovation, hospitality options have expanded significantly.

What's included:

• Guaranteed seat in premium sections
• Gourmet catering in hospitality lounges
• Hostess service and cloakroom
• Access well in advance of general sales

Typical pricing (varies by opponent):

• Standard La Liga fixtures: €300-600+
• Top-four opponents: €500-900+
• Champions League group stage: €600-1,200+
• El Clásico / Madrid Derby: €1,500-3,000+
• Champions League knockouts: €2,000-5,000+

Hospitality options include:

• Trophy Room packages (dining among Real Madrid's silverware)
• Executive boxes (various sizes, premium pricing)
• East Stand restaurant hospitality
• Various VIP tiers with different seating and catering levels

Verdict on hospitality: If you're traveling internationally and absolutely must attend a specific match, hospitality removes the risk of missing out. It's expensive, but it's also the only way to guarantee seats for high-demand fixtures without relying on the secondary market. For El Clásico or Champions League knockout matches, even hospitality can sell out.

Resale platforms: where most fans actually buy

Given the socio-dominated official sales, resale platforms are the realistic option for most visitors — particularly international supporters planning trips to Madrid. Whether you're targeting a weekend La Liga fixture or specifically travelling for El Clásico, the secondary market provides tickets when official channels are effectively closed.

Here's the reality of what you'll pay and how to navigate the market.

What you'll actually pay

Prices on resale platforms fluctuate based on opponent, competition, seat location, and time before kickoff. Here's what to expect:

Lower-demand La Liga (bottom-half opponents, midweek fixtures):

• Behind the goal (Fondo): €80-150
• Sideline upper tiers: €100-180
• Lower sideline (Lateral): €150-250

Mid-table La Liga (Real Sociedad, Athletic Bilbao, Villarreal):

• Behind the goal: €100-180
• Upper sideline: €130-220
• Lower sideline: €180-300

Top-four La Liga (Barcelona, Atlético, Sevilla):

• Behind the goal: €200-400
• Upper sideline: €250-450
• Lower sideline: €400-700
• Premium central: €600-1,200+

Champions League group stage:

• Behind the goal: €150-280
• Sideline: €200-400
• Premium: €400-800

Champions League knockouts:

• All sections: €300-800+
• Premium for semi-finals/quarter-finals: €800-2,000+

El Clásico (vs Barcelona) / Madrid Derby (vs Atlético):

• These are the most expensive tickets in Spanish football
• Behind the goal: €400-800
• Sideline: €600-1,200
• Premium central: €1,000-2,500+
• Prices spike dramatically closer to matchday

The key variable is timing. Prices typically drop in the final 48 hours before kickoff as sellers become desperate to offload inventory — but this is a gamble, especially for high-demand matches where tickets can sell out entirely.

Tips for getting the best price

1. 01.
   Book early for certainty, late for savings. If you need guaranteed seats for a specific match, buy 2-3 weeks in advance and accept the premium. If you're flexible and comfortable with risk, monitor prices in the final week.
2. 02.
   Compare across multiple platforms. Prices vary significantly between resale sites. TicketLeft aggregates listings across platforms, showing you the cheapest available options without needing to check each site individually.
3. 03.
   Midweek fixtures are cheaper. Tuesday/Wednesday La Liga matches see lower demand than Saturday/Sunday afternoon fixtures. If your travel dates are flexible, target midweek for better prices.
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   Consider opponent timing. Newly promoted teams early in the season generate less buzz than established rivals. Playing Leganés in September costs less than playing Valencia in April.

Upper tiers behind the goal offer best value. The Cuarto Anfiteatro (fourth tier) in the Fondo Norte or Fondo Sur sections are the cheapest tickets in the stadium — and the Bernabéu's steep design means even high seats have reasonable sightlines.

Avoid seats in the away section. For Champions League matches, visiting fans are placed in the upper northeast corner (accessible via Torre D). If you're a neutral, avoid this section — you'll be surrounded by away supporters and segregated from the main atmosphere.

Season Ticket Historical Data

Santiago Bernabéu Section Guide

Lateral Oesta (West Stand)

Fonde Norte