La Rosaleda stadium

All practical information, tips and advice about La Rosaleda, Malaga CF's stadium.

La Rosaleda stadium was inaugurated in 1941 and has a capacity of approximately 30,000 seats.

La Rosaleda hosted 3 matches of the 1982 World Cup.

How do you buy tickets for a Malaga match at La Rosaleda?

🎟️ Tickets for Malaga matches are easily accessible through the club's online ticket platform (direct link under "official ticketing" below).

📆 Seats are generally put on sale 2 to 4 weeks before matches.

💸 A ticket price is generally between €25 and €70 for a "normal" match.

🪪 Tickets are personalised; you will be asked for an ID card or passport number at purchase, and identity may be checked at stadium entry.

What are Malaga's big matches?

⚔️ Malaga's main regional rivals are Granada, Betis Seville and FC Seville.

How do you get to La Rosaleda in Malaga by public transport?

🚌 Many buses go to La Rosaleda stadium:

• "Instituto Guadalmedina/Campo de Fútbol": Bus 15
• "La Roca": Bus 17/N2
• "Fray Domingo Pimentel": Bus 20/30/C2

🚶‍♂️ La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga is also accessible on foot in 30 minutes from Malaga city centre.

🎟️ Transport tickets can be purchased directly on the bus by card.

What airports are near Malaga?

✈️ Malaga has an airport serving many cities in France and near the borders.

Other airports in the region are Seville and Granada. 

How do you get around Malaga?

🚆 Malaga has a train station, Maria Zambrano station.

🚌 In Andalusia it is very common to travel by bus. The bus station is next to Maria Zambrano train station. Alsa is for example a major bus company in Andalusia.

What can you eat and drink at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga?

🥤 Alcohol is banned at the stadium. Drinks on offer are only alcohol-free beer, soft drinks (Coca, Fanta, Nestea, water) and coffee.

🥪 Various "bocadillos" (sandwiches) are on offer: ham, cheese, chicken, tortilla de patata... and hot dogs. Traditional snacks are also available: chocolate, sweets, popcorn...

✅ You are allowed to bring your own food and drink to the stadium (maximum 50cl bottle, no alcohol and no cap). Spanish supporters typically consume sunflower seeds (pipas) and bring their own sandwich.

🏪 Many food and drink stands are also set up outside the stadium at lower cost: pipas, crisps, bags of puffed snacks and soft drinks.

💳💵 Payment at stadium stands is by card or cash.

Is there an official club shop at La Rosaleda stadium?

🏪 Yes, a Malaga club shop is located on the South stand side of La Rosaleda.

Various stands are set up in front of the stadium on match evenings selling scarves, flags, pennants, caps... These are official club products.

Another club shop is located in the heart of Malaga city centre, Plaza de la Juderia (see on the map in the "tourism" tab).

Is there a bag storage service at the stadium?

Objects traditionally considered dangerous or bulky are banned from the stadium. If refused at entry, the item is placed in storage by the club. There is no dedicated bag storage service.

🎒 If you wish to store luggage for the day or match duration, merchants offer a luggage storage service through our partner Nannybag. Find all available merchants in Malaga here (affiliated link to Nannybag).

Can you visit La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga?

🏟️ Yes, tours of La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga and the club museum are organised. There are generally 3 tours per day, Monday to Saturday (excluding match days). All information here.

Exclusive pitch-side tours and player meet and greets!

⭐ Malaga club offers exclusive experiences to complement your match ticket:

• A stadium tour before the match followed by warm-up from the pitch side ("Pre-match tour")
• Access to the mixed zone after the match to meet players, chat, take photos... ("Meet & Greet")

These experiences can be found on Malaga's online ticket platform (direct link below under "official ticketing").

What are the stands at La Rosaleda in Malaga?

🎉 The active supporter kop at Malaga is located in the "Fondo Sur" stand (South stand, blocks 110 to 118 + 218 to 234 on the map).

🚌 The away section is located in the North East corner (block 537 on the map).

The players' bench and main stand are located in "Tribuna" (West stand).

What should you see in Malaga?

🏛️ Here are some tourist attractions not to miss if you're visiting Malaga:

• Gibralfaro on the heights
• Alcazaba, a castle on the heights (your guided tour on GetYourGuide here, affiliated link)
• Teatro Romano de Malaga
• Cathedral of the Incarnation
• Mercado Central de Atarazanas
• The beaches (including Playa de la Malagueta)
• Paseo del Muelle Uno along Malaga's port (docks promenade)
• Picasso Museum (your tickets on GetYourGuide here, affiliated link)
• Pompidou Centre (your tickets on GetYourGuide here, affiliated link)
• Hammam Al Andalus (your tickets on GetYourGuide here, affiliated link)

What cities should you visit near Malaga?

Malaga is located in Andalusia with many beautiful cities nearby:

• Seville
• Granada
• Marbella
• Cadiz
• Gibraltar

In terms of stadiums, these cities are full of major grounds: Sanchez Pizjuan, Benito Villamarin and Cartuja (Seville), Nuevo estadio de los Carmenes (Granada), Nuevo Mirandilla (Cadiz)...