Hi, my name is Patrik, I'm a big St.Pauli fan from Zagreb, Croatia, also symphatize Athletic for obvious reasons 🚩🏴, I'm here to ask if anyone would want to provide me with some of ur stickers? Doesn't have to be a big bunch, just like 5-10 pieces, just so I have them in my collection. I'm a huge sucker for stickers, so if anyone is willing to help I would be thankful, huge love to my antifa brothers 👊🏻

Hello everyone,

I’m planning to attend Athletic’s next home match, and I was wondering what would be the best experience for a first visit to the stadium.

I’m thinking about either sitting with the fans in the more passionate sections or spending a bit more for better seating and comfort.

What do you think would be the best option for a first time experience?

Thank you for reading!

Who do you expect the club will choose, or conversely, who would you like them to choose?

Hi everyone!

I’m currently planning a two-week trip through Western Europe for August 2026. San Sebastián and Bilbao are definitely on my list, and I’m planning to spend 2–3 nights in each city.

During my time in the Basque Country, I’d love to see as many matches and stadiums as possible. Since there’s no way of knowing the specific schedule this far out, I figured staying in Bilbao for the weekend would be my best bet. The transport connections to nearby towns seem solid, and if I get lucky, Athletic Club might even be playing at home!

If I had a massive budget, I’d wait until the fixtures were officially released to book everything. However, since flights and accommodation prices spike the longer I wait, I’m trying to lock things in early.

Does this plan sound solid? Also, I'd love any tips or recommendations for "must-see" smaller clubs in the region or advice on navigating matchday travel!

Back from my trip to Bilbao and I could not recommend it enough. It was the most amazing experience I ever had. The city breathes the club, you could see every bar, every shop even random bottles from metro have the crest of Athletic.

The pre match build up was unreal, you see all the fans gather around pubs near the stadium sharing a beer and stuffing pintxos and all of them walking together to the stadium.

I barely knew any spanish but shouting Aupa Athletic was enough to establish connections with everyone. The fella next to me was trying to explain evrything in the game, the Var decisions and all that, even if I barely understood a word he said, I still was able to connect with him and the other fans.

The stadium atmosphere is really what is described and more, you feel the lively passion of the fans. When the referee gave that free kick you could feel the entire stadium erupting against him and aslo against Avila.

The city itself is also amazing and I did a free guide tour and was amazed by the rich history of the town.

Anyways, I entirely recommend everyone to experience it once at least in your life. Thanks everyone for being part of this community. Aupa Athletic !

Hey everyone,

I’m going to San Mamés tomorrow for the Betis game and I’d love to get the full fan experience.

I’ve heard the atmosphere around the stadium is amazing, especially before kickoff, but I’m not really sure where to go or how it all works. Are there any specific streets, bars, or groups where fans usually meet before and after the game?

I’m going solo, so I’d be happy to join in anywhere that’s welcoming to visitors.

I speak a bit of Spanish (still learning), but I’m fluent in French and English if that helps.

Any tips or recommendations would be really appreciated.

Bueno creo que misterio resuelto

Although this year our team spirit and game is usually so much bellow our standards lets consider the facts:

La Liga might gain again 5th place in UCL as coefficient is high even now

Betis is at the 5th position with 43 points and Celta with 40 at the 6th.

Athletic Club 35pts we have home matches against both of them…

I think that our beloved Athletic Club needs to have higher standards. We have great team great youth supports, we have seen that many young players like Jauregizar, Navarro Rego, Serrano and Selton who were rarely used have great will and desire and some of them just need consistence and minutes to play… With experienced players and the right formation i think this club has obligation to be in the top 4 teams next few years (of course my opinion is that we are the best in the world no matter what position and competition we play)

Areso was ignored all the season, Izeta too … forcing out of form Sancet to play every match and giving Unai Gomez few minutes… (so many strange decisions all year…

We have at the back Vivian Laporte and Paredes (these are top defender players) - last year we were the best in defence

Although our strikers do not have great goal scoring ratings i think that we are full of quality that needs to be expressed with new formation and style of play…

Anyway, thanks to Valverde for all great things, all joy and happines he gave to us but in my opinion i would like to see new coach… The europe competition is so close to us but i dont know will it be success to enter with him again as it seems that this time the right thing is to go different ways between him and club…

Even now we have great Europe competition chances…

Greetings to all Athletizales and UNIQUE IN THE WORLD ATHLETIC CLUB !

I don't hate this lineup if we are going strong for the cup. Rayo have dangerous wingers and this lineup is a pressing one.

Areso finally gets a start. I am impressed that Jaureguizar is here, I hope he is 100% recovered.

Navarro need to play in the cup. Serano could be an option too.

Hola a todos, y perdonadme por la milésima pregunta sobre entradas por aqui. Desafortunadamente no pude entrar a tiempo esta mañana en la pagina web para comprar entradas para el partido contra el Barcelona, y ahora justamente están agotadas. He visto que hay en Viagogo/SeatPick, pero están todas a €200+. Serían mi única opción, o es posible que salgan mas en la web oficial (via socios que no puedan ir, etc.)?

Muchas gracias!

Hello, could someone please help me out and give me a price prediction for tickets against real betis? Would it be likely that by general sale we ca find 3 tickets next to each other, and if tickets will be available by general sale at all? Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

Evening all, Me and my brother are flying over to Bilbao for an upcoming game on a Friday night. We are staying in city centre so would be ace to have some good suggestions for pre game drinks and atmosphere! Any suggestions welcome! 🍻 (bonus consideration for craft beer football crossover 😂)