Estadio San Mames Sports Fan Tips

Estadio San Mames is a venue in or near Bilbao that is most often used for Soccer

Things to check out around Estadio San Mames?

The Guggenheim Museum. Go to the Guggenheim. It is one of the best-known contemporary art galleries in the world and the design of its exterior alone makes it worth the trip. It is considered one of the most significant and attractive architectural works of the last several decades, virtually without dispute. Particularly by evening, or when the sun is low in the sky, it is one of the most striking buildings I have ever seen and you can't visit Bilbao without passing by, at the very least.

Best Bars around Estadio San Mames?

The great thing about having a stadium which is located nice gentrified area, is that there is absolutely no shortage of quality bars in the area. With such dense concentration of local fans milling around, the best advice might be to just follow the crowd and see where their favourite bars are. That said, Building Kirol & Bar just down the road and is a first-rate bar with a top quality selection of drinks available.

What to expect from the Estadio San Mames crowd?

As you might expect, the away fans are shuffled into a corner in the South East of the stadium, and are allocated a few thousand tickets per game. However, the home support is superb. The fans are loud and raucous and friendly - personally that's everything I could ask for in the opposition. As an impartial supporter, you are surrounded by noise on all sides and can't help but be sucked in to the vibrant atmosphere of any Bilbao home game!

Best Food and Drink at Estadio San Mames?

The government in Basque past a law a few years ago which decreed that the consumption of alcohol and tobacco in public spaces and venues is expressly forbidden. You can actually receive a fine of up to several hundred thousand euros for breaking that law. Most fans make use of the local bars and restaurants to have a pre-match drink before the game. Food is available inside the stadium, though common to all football stadiums, it is substandard and overpriced.

Best Insider tip at Estadio San Mames?

Something that will be considered strange to many football fans is the fact that tickets can only be bought two days in advance. Rather than going through third-party websites – and risking a fake ticket – you should buy yours from the official club website. If you are having internet trouble, you can buy them from the stadium itself. Do not allow yourself to be conned by someone offering tickets weeks in advance – they are almost certainly not legitimate.

How do I get to Estadio San Mames?

Thanks to the highly efficient public transport system, getting to the stadium from town is no trouble at all there are two Metro lines in the city, both of which go right past the stadium and will take you back home afterwards. They even run extra carriages on matches.There is also an army of buses available to help you make the journey, so check out the city's transport website for details. There is some parking available in the area - though not at the ground itself - for most fans so use of public transport is encouraged.

Best restaurants near Estadio San Mames?

San Mamés Jatetxea is a gorgeous restaurant just outside the venue itself. The ratings are superb, the interior is elegant and well-designed, and the menu is simply mouthwatering. It's also pretty expensive, but you get what you pay for. There's an oriental option in Restaurante Wok San Mamés, or less refined choices such as Burger King and Domino's Pizza if you're in the mood for some no-nonsense, filler food.

Estadio San Mames seating?

As an exceptionally well-designed and modern stadium, the seating is very good. The seats themselves are comfortable and offer ample legroom – which is important for us tall guys and girls – while the spacing between rows means everyone is afforded a good view. Since the club is part-owned by its fans, the general public tends to have to pay more to see a match, with ticket prices anywhere from €30-€110. Aim for seats in the Tribuna Principal, as they offer the best view.