Valencia CF

Spanish people love football! Spain has won the European Cup and the World Cup more than one time. Moreover there are many Spanish teams that play in the Champions League. It can be very crowded in bars and pubs in Valencia when their team plays. People are watching the game. There are two football clubs in Valencia; Valencia CF and Levante and they both are playing in the ‘Primera Division.’

Discover Valencia CF

If you’re a sports fan visiting Spain, a trip to see Valencia CF is an unforgettable highlight. This legendary Spanish football club, founded in 1919, plays in the iconic Mestalla Stadium, one of the oldest and most atmospheric stadiums in Europe. With a rich history of domestic and international success, including La Liga titles and UEFA Cup wins, Valencia CF is more than just a team, it’s a cultural institution. Whether you’re catching a live match or taking a stadium tour, it’s the perfect way to dive into Spain’s football passion. Even if you’re not a die-hard soccer fan, the energy, chants, and Mediterranean flair will sweep you off your feet. Don’t hesitate to add a matchday or stadium visit to your Valencia planning, you definitely won’t regret it!

History

It all started in the year 1919 when two friends were having a drink. They were talking about how sad it was that Valencia did not have their own football club. Then they decided to start their own football club. The two men were very enthusiastic about the whole idea, and this is how Valencia CF was originated. The first game was played in the Algiros stadium. As the club grew bigger and bigger they decided it was time to build a new stadium. In 1923 the Mestalla stadium was opened. At that time it was the biggest stadium of Spain, it had 17.000 seats.

The football club Valencia CF has won many prices during the years:

• 6 times Champion of the Spanish first division
• 8 times Copa del Rey
• 2 times Spanish Super Cup
• 1 time Europacup II
• 3 times UEFA Cup
• 2 times UEFA Super Cup
• 1 time UEFA Intertoto Cup
• 1 time Worldcup

Outfit

The symbol of Valencia CF is a black bat. And so it is for the city itself. The outfit is changed every year. Usually the colors red, yellow and blue are used. In 2013 – 2014 they played in striped shirts with the colors white, black and orange.

The Stadium

You can watch Valencia CF live at their home stadium, Mestalla, located in the heart of Valencia. The atmosphere during a match is electric and gives you a true taste of Spanish football culture. The stadium, ‘Mestalla’ has over 55.000 seats. This stadium is very high and steep. So when you sit high in the stadium, you will still have the feeling that you are quite close to the field. They are working on a new stadium, but the building got some delay due to some problems with the budget. The new stadium is called ‘Nou Mestalla’ and it will have around the 70.000 seats.

• Avinguda de Sueca
  46010 Valencia
• Website
• +34 963 372 626

Tickets

In case you are not traveling in a group there are several ways you to purchase a ticket. The sale starts one week before the game. You can buy a ticket at the ticket booths in the Mestalla stadium, the official shops of Valencia CF and other selling points. At the website of the club you can find a list of selling points. Another possibility is to order tickets online. You can pick up the tickets two hours before the game starts. We recommend you to buy your ticket at an official store of Valencia CF. If there’s no match during your visit, you can still join a guided Mestalla Stadium Tour, which takes you behind the scenes into the locker rooms, press room, and pitch side.

Predicting final score

If you are good at predicting the final score of a football match, you can have a look on the official website of Valencia CF and you could even win money if you guess it right! For more information click on Valencia CF.

Tips

• Are you looking for more amazing activities in Valencia? Take a look at our page Tours for many fun options!