El Sadar Stadium Sports Fan Tips
El Sadar Stadium is a venue in or near Pamplona that is most often used for Soccer
El Sadar Stadium seating?
They may be a small team, but tickets still go for anywhere from €20-65 euros, depending on the quality of opposition and the view. This is La Liga after all! If your seats place you behind one of the goals then you're looking at the cheaper seats, and adding €30-40 euros to that price as you navigate round to a central position overlooking the whole field. The stadium isn't the prettiest in the country, but the seats have decent legroom and it more than gets the job done!
Things to check out around El Sadar Stadium?
The first thing you need to do is head back up towards the city! Pamplona cathedral is a stunning work of architectural brilliance in the heart of the city, and you can get guided tours with exceptionally knowledgeable locals. If you really want to enhance the experience, there are "tour and tapas" packages which include food at the best local tapas spots!By night, you could do worse than simply walking through the Plaza del Castillo and the Town Hall, which is strikingly illuminated in white light against the dark sky. Really cool, safe city.
Best Bars around El Sadar Stadium?
The stadium is situated just a few kilometres South of Pamplona itself, so as long as you head North of the stadium, there are options for keeping yourself hydrated. However, they aren't within seeing-distance of the stadium. Bar Bodegas is pretty near by, and also does top quality food for those looking to line their stomachs with a little something something. Just up the road (quite literaly) is Bar Goroabe, a dedicated watering hole with a rustic feel: wooden chairs, simple decor and classic drinks.
How do I get to El Sadar Stadium?
The easiest way to get to the venue from Pamplona is simply to walk: it's virtually a straight line, and though it takes 30 minutes, there are bound to be others making the same trip. Plus, it's free!But lots of people don't like walking. Or perhaps it's raining. There's a bus which takes 20 minutes (the number 11) and leaves from the middle of town La Plaza Principe. There is a stop called "Sadar" which, of course, is the one for you! If you arrive to Pamplona by train, then take the number 16 bus to Zaragoza 84, just 5-10 minutes from the ground. Again, there will probably be other fans making the same trip.
Best Insider tip at El Sadar Stadium?
As with most small clubs, one of the coolest things you can do is pay a visit to the official club shop. There's one at the stadium itself which will be open most of the week, and on match days. You can buy full or partial kit, memorabilia such as toys, watches, footballs and all sorts of other goodies! Even if you only purchase a trinket, you are doing a service to a football team with extremely small funds, and also gaining a small memento which could stay with you forever!
What to expect from the El Sadar Stadium crowd?
Despite being a minnow of the Spanish top flight, AC Osasuna have a highly dedicated team of supporters who bring much enthusiasm to every game. All 15,000 of them! It's one of the great things about many smaller clubs: the fans aren't interested in fighting or causing a ruckus, they only want to cheer on their favourite 11 and try to help will them towards a result. It's a very positive vibe at the El Sadar Stadium!
Best Food and Drink at El Sadar Stadium?
The food options are pretty limited I'm afraid; there are vendors with some stock inside the venue walls, but on the cost vs quality scale, it's way off into the top left corner (which is bad: expensive AND low quality!). But a game of football only lasts 2 hours all in, so you should be able to eat before heading out to the stadium and have worked up just the right appetite for coming home again! Silver linings, right?
Best restaurants near El Sadar Stadium?
There are a few bars which lurk just North of the stadium, but for proper restaurants you're going to have to make the trip back into Pamplona itself. Fortunately, once you're there, the options are vast and inexpensive! Alhambra is quite a plush, highly-rated restaurant in the middle of town, and El Mercao offers a splendid contrast with its huge tables sitting strangers right next to one another! It done a mean grill selection, so well worth a visit. The people of Pamplona are really friendly, so don't hesitate to ask for local advice!