--- title: "Getafe" type: "SportsTeam" canonical: "https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/football/teams/getafe" sport: "soccer" updated: "2026-08-03T11:47:13+00:00" --- # Getafe tickets Front Row Breaks sells official Getafe tickets and ticket-plus-hotel packages. ## Key facts - Team: Getafe - Also known as: Getafe - Tickets: https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/football/teams/getafe ## About the club Getafe Club de Fútbol are the cheerful underdogs of Madrid's southern industrial belt, a club founded in 1983 from the ashes of an earlier Getafe Deportivo and built on grit rather than glamour. The Azulones (named for their deep blue shirts) spent decades bouncing around the Spanish lower divisions before a meteoric rise in the early 2000s landed them in La Liga, where they have largely stayed put against all financial logic. This is a working-town club in a city of nearly 200,000 people, ringed by motorways and warehouses, with a fanbase that prides itself on showing up regardless of the opposition. Getafe's footballing identity is unapologetically combative: a high press, aggressive fouling, gamesmanship raised to performance art, and a willingness to make life thoroughly unpleasant for richer, prettier visitors. Under various coaches they have reached a Copa del Rey final (2007), played in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals (2008, beating Tottenham along the way) and qualified for the Europa League, all on budgets that wouldn't cover a Real Madrid bench. The crest features the Cerro de los Ángeles, the hill considered the geographic centre of the Iberian peninsula, which sits just out… ## The stadium The Coliseum Alfonso Pérez opened in 1998 and holds around 17,400, making it one of La Liga's smaller and tighter grounds. Named after a former Real Madrid and Spain striker who grew up in Getafe, it sits in the Sector 3 district, a short walk from the suburb's main drag. There's nothing architecturally remarkable about the place: four steep, functional stands wrapped close to the pitch, exposed steel, blue plastic seats and floodlight pylons that look like leftovers from the 90s. That's the charm. With everyone packed in tight and the away end clearly visible, atmosphere builds quickly when Madrid or Barcelona roll into town. The Frente Azulón ultras occupy the Fondo Sur behind one goal, leading the drumming and chanting. Sightlines are excellent from anywhere in the ground, there are no running tracks or gaps, and even neutral seats put you close enough to hear the centre-backs swearing. Bring layers in winter: the open corners catch the wind off the meseta. ## The city Getafe itself is a working-class commuter town rather than a tourist destination, and most visiting fans base themselves in central Madrid and travel out for the match. That's the smart play. Stay around Sol, Lavapiés, Malasaña or La Latina and you've got the best tapas crawl in Europe on your doorstep: Casa Labra for bacalao, Casa Revuelta in the old town, Bodega de la Ardosa in Malasaña for vermouth and tortilla, the Mercado de San Miguel for posier sharing plates. La Latina's Cava Baja street is wall-to-wall taverns. For sights, the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza form one of the world's great museum trios, and the Retiro park is ideal for a hungover Sunday morning. If you do want a look at Getafe before the game, the Cerro de los Ángeles offers decent views back toward the city and the suburb's old quarter has a few honest bars near the Plaza de la Constitución. ## Travel tips Madrid-Barajas airport is the gateway, with direct flights from across the UK. From the airport, the Metro Line 8 runs into the centre in about 30 minutes. To reach the Coliseum on matchday, take Cercanías commuter rail line C-4 from Atocha, Sol or Nuevos Ministerios to Getafe Central, then walk roughly 15 minutes, or jump on Metro Line 12 (the MetroSur ring) to Los Espartales. Allow 45 minutes door to door from central Madrid. La Liga kick-offs are often 21:00 on Friday or Saturday nights, so eat late Spanish-style: tapas around 20:00, head to the ground for 20:30. Post-match trains back into Madrid run reasonably late but check the last Cercanías time, otherwise a taxi from Getafe to the centre is around 25 to 30 euros. Cash works in older bars; contactless is universal in central Madrid. ## Upcoming Getafe fixtures on sale - Real Betis v Getafe: in September 2026 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £29.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/real-betis-vs-getafe - Fc Barcelona v Getafe: in October 2026 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £205.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/fc-barcelona-vs-getafe - Athletic Bilbao v Getafe: in October 2026 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £79.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/athletic-bilbao-vs-getafe - Rcd Espanyol v Getafe: in November 2026 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £29.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/rcd-espanyol-vs-getafe-1 - Sevilla v Getafe: in December 2026 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £65.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/sevilla-vs-getafe-1 - Real Sociedad v Getafe: in December 2026 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £55.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/real-sociedad-vs-getafe - Real Madrid v Getafe: in January 2027 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £257.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/real-madrid-vs-getafe-1 - Real Madrid v Getafe: in January 2027 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £246.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/real-madrid-vs-getafe-4 - Celta De Vigo v Getafe: in January 2027 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £59.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/celta-de-vigo-vs-getafe - Fc Barcelona v Getafe: in February 2027 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £158.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/fc-barcelona-vs-getafe-1 - Atlético Madrid v Getafe: in March 2027 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £69.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/atletico-madrid-vs-getafe-1 - Sevilla v Getafe: in April 2027 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £93.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/sevilla-vs-getafe-2 - Fc Barcelona v Getafe: in May 2027 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £254.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/fc-barcelona-vs-getafe-2 - Sevilla v Getafe: in May 2027 (exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed), tickets from £79.99. https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/events/sevilla-vs-getafe ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I get from central Madrid to the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez? The easiest route is the Cercanías C-4 line from Atocha or Sol to Getafe Central, then a 15-minute walk. Alternatively, Metro Line 12 (MetroSur) to Los Espartales drops you close to the ground. Journey time is roughly 30 to 45 minutes from the city centre. ### Is it worth staying in Getafe itself or in Madrid? Stay in central Madrid. Getafe is a functional commuter suburb with limited hotels, restaurants and nightlife, while Madrid offers world-class tapas, museums and bars 30 minutes away by train. Treat the match as a half-day trip out from the capital. ### What time do Getafe matches usually kick off? La Liga schedules vary by broadcast slot, but Getafe games often kick off at 21:00 on Friday or Saturday nights, with occasional 18:30 or earlier weekend slots. Always confirm the official time a week before travelling, as fixtures shift regularly for television. ### Where do the home ultras sit and how is the atmosphere? The Frente Azulón ultras occupy the Fondo Sur behind one goal, leading drums and chants throughout. The ground holds only around 17,400, so when Madrid or Barcelona visit the noise is genuinely impressive. Quieter mid-table fixtures can feel sleepier. --- This markdown page mirrors https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/football/teams/getafe and is provided for AI assistants. Prices and availability are live and change without notice; link users to the page above rather than quoting a price as guaranteed. Source: Front Row Breaks, https://www.frontrowbreaks.com/.