Real Madrid tickets: preparing for the official sale

To buy Real Madrid tickets, identify the match and venue before relying on an advertisement promising availability. Sales, prices and conditions can differ between competitions and fixtures. This guide helps organise the checks without assuming seats will be available.

Start with the club’s channel

Real Madrid identifies realmadrid.com and entradas.com as official ticket sales channels. Its ticket section publishes sale periods and prices for each match and eligible group. Open the club website first and follow the relevant sale from there.

A domain containing “Real Madrid” or a club crest on a website does not establish authorisation. The previous article linked to an intermediary without verifying that status. We have removed that recommendation and the promise of finding tickets after official sales are exhausted.

Make a match planning note

Team and competition: distinguish men’s football, women’s football, academy teams and other sports.
Opponent, stadium and date, noting whether kick-off remains unconfirmed.
Number of attendees and whether you need adjacent seats.
Total budget and access requirements to discuss before selecting a section.

If the time is not confirmed, do not turn it into a fixed commitment for your travelling companions. Recheck the schedule before arranging the return journey or other plans.

Read the seat details

Check the section, row, seat, any restricted view and included services. Establish whether you are buying an ordinary seat or a hospitality product. Do not assume one category’s conditions apply to another.

Before confirming, compare the summary with your planning note: match, quantity, location and total. Resolve anything unclear with the sales channel before paying.

After purchasing

Keep the confirmation and use its stated download method. Check that each attendee has the required admission document, and read the ticket-specific rules for named holders and companions. Do not post access codes on social media.

Plan the journey to the venue and read its rules on belongings and luggage. Taking a suitcase for convenience may complicate entry; decide where to leave it before setting off from your accommodation.

Can a ticket be guaranteed for every match?

Not on the basis of this guide. An announced sale does not guarantee seats will remain when you access it. If nothing suitable is available, consider another fixture or postpone the visit instead of relying on promises you cannot verify.