How to get tickets for El Clasico

As the biggest football fixture in the world featuring many of the best players in La Liga, meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona are screened to an estimated audience of more than 600 million worldwide. However, just a tiny fraction of that number will ever attend the fixture in person, and tick off a game that is right at the top of many a football bucket list.

Here’s a guide to getting tickets for El Clasico, with all you need to know about potentially catching a match between La Liga’s two eternal rivals in the 2026/27 season.

• Sunday 25th October 2026 – Barcelona vs Real Madrid (21:00 CET)
• Weekend of 8th/9th May 2027 – Real Madrid vs Barcelona (Final date/time TBA)

As always, El Clasico will take place twice in La Liga during the 2026/27 season. The first meeting will be at Camp Nou, with the kick-off already confirmed as being 21:00 on Sunday 25th October 2026.

The second will take place in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in May. That will be matchday 35 of the Spanish top-flight season, meaning it could have huge consequences in the title race.

There is also the potential for an additional meeting (or two meetings if they face each other in the semi-finals) in the Copa del Rey at some point between January and April. The Supercopa final in Istanbul on Saturday 6th February 2027 also stands a good chance of being a Clasico.

Meanwhile, a mammoth Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona could potentially take place in the knockout rounds in 2027, although this is less likely. There hasn’t been a UCL Clasico since the 2010/11 season.

Does El Clasico sell out?

It goes without saying that demand for La Liga tickets is high whenever Real Madrid and Barcelona meet. Not every Clasico is a total sell out, but it’s safe to assume that any remotely reasonably-priced tickets will be snapped up this season.

Both clubs have increased prices significantly in recent years, while also trying to add more VIP and hospitality offerings. Stadium renovations, and in Barcelona’s case a temporary move to an alternative venue, add to a mixed picture in terms of recent Clasico crowds.

Here were the attendances for El Clasico in the last five years in La Liga:

Getting tickets for El Clasico in the 2026/27 season through the normal means is expected to be very challenging. Demand for Real Madrid tickets in general has been extremely high in recent years, with regular tickets for bigger fixtures almost always selling out.

Barcelona tickets at the Estadi Olimpic were a bit easier to come by, with even some bigger fixtures attracting relatively low crowds. They played there for two seasons, while Camp Nou underwent extensive reconstruction work.

However, that has changed since the club’s return to their traditional home in 2025, with local fans much preferring to watch their team at Camp Nou, rather than at what was perceived to be an inaccessible temporary venue.

How to get tickets for El Clasico in Barcelona

Tickets for Barcelona’s league clash with Real Madrid are already on sale, although basic tickets are only available to members at the time of writing. As the biggest fixture on Barcelona’s schedule for La Liga 2026/27, demand will be incredibly high.

Barcelona have already released “Basic Plus” tickets to the general public. These start at an eye-watering price of €1800 and while they include museum access and a good view, these are not VIP offerings, which begin at €2450.

There is no guarantee that Basic tickets will eventually reach general sale. If they do, the lowest prices are still likely to be well in excess of €300, judging by those for recent fixtures against less glamourous opponents.

Camp Nou is currently only operating at a capacity of 62,652, with work still ongoing on the highest tier of the stadium. That is having a significant impact on limiting ticket availability and is a big factor in why the club is charging such high prices for individual tickets.

Waiting until the 2027/28 season or beyond, when the capacity will reach 105,000, will offer greater opportunities to secure tickets for El Clasico in Barcelona.

How to get tickets for El Clasico in Madrid

The next Clasico in Madrid is scheduled for the weekend 8th/9th May 2027. With the Bernabeu operating at full capacity, it’s likely to be a slightly more affordable option for anyone hoping to secure Clasico tickets this season.

The exact date and kick-off time are still subject to confirmation, but Real Madrid have already created the official ticket page for the fixture. General admission tickets are not yet available, although VIP tickets are already on sale from €790 according to the club, but no actual tickets appeared when we checked.

For standard tickets, the best option is to buy directly through Real Madrid once sales open, which may only be a week or two before the game. The club operates a staggered sales process, with Real Madrid members receiving first priority, followed by Madridista Platinum, Premium and Junior members before any remaining seats are offered to the general public.

Becoming a Madridista member therefore provides an earlier opportunity to buy, although priority access is always subject to availability and is no guarantee of securing a Clasico ticket.

Demand for the game will also depend on how the season pans out. If Barcelona run away with the title race, effectively making the fixture a dead end-of-season encounter with little at stake, it will likely be easier to secure tickets.

El Clasico tickets – Final thoughts

Regular match tickets for El Clasico aren’t easy to get your hands on, whether you want to attend the game in Madrid or Barcelona. The Camp Nou renovation complicates the picture further this season, but tickets are available for the opening Clasico if you’re willing to pay the extortionate prices.

In Madrid, the late sale dates are also inconvenient for those travelling from abroad for the game, as you may need to book accommodation and transport, before you’re able to secure a ticket.

In short, don’t bank on regular tickets for the Bernabeu Clasico reaching general sale. Keep tabs on the club’s official channels for updates and on-sale time/dates and be sure to be online as soon as they go on sale to maximise your chances.

Tickets will still find their way on to unofficial resale sites, although anything bought there is done at your own risk. Both clubs discourage purchases via those means and have the right to reject entry should you buy tickets from exchanges or via other means.

As a final point for those able to travel to Madrid or Barcelona at short notice, keep an eye on the Barca and Real Madrid schedule in cup competitions and any relevant draw dates. Tickets for midweek Clasicos in the Copa del Rey are often much easier to get, as they take place at shorter notice and tend to attract reduced demand.

Mark Sochon is an experienced football writer and has been the editor of LaLigaExpert.com since 2018. Based in Madrid, he has been covering La Liga and Spanish football for more than a decade. Aside from writing most of the content here, he also covers La Liga and European competitions for Goal and Betfred, while his work has previously been published by the likes of the Guardian and World Soccer.

During his time in Spain, he has travelled up and down the country, attending matches in virtually every top-flight stadium. His areas of expertise include data-led match predictions and probability analysis, as well as Spanish football team news, with La Liga predicted lineups researched and published each week. | Follow Mark Sochon on X