San Mamés Stadium
Stadium Iconic Bilbao football stadium and Athletic Club home
Bilbao’s football stadium and home of Athletic Club, known for vocal match‑day crowds and modern stands. Visitors attend matches, take stadium tours and see occasional concerts.
San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao is a modern football stadium that opened in 2013 and serves as the home of Athletic Club. It replaced the historic San Mamés ground and is used for football matches and large events.
- Opening and capacity: Opened in 2013 to replace the original San Mamés, the stadium is the home ground of Athletic Club Bilbao and has a seating capacity of about 53,000.
How to Get to San Mamés Stadium #
San Mamés Stadium is adjacent to Bilbao’s San Mamés public transport hub. Take the Bilbao metro to San Mamés station (short walk to the stadium) or arrive by tram/bus to the same interchange; Bilbao-Abando (main rail station) is about a 10-15 minute walk from the stadium. By car use the A‑8/BI ring roads and follow local signs for San Mamés.
Tips for Visiting San Mamés Stadium #
- Use the San Mamés metro/tram stop (San Mamés station) for the quickest access on match days and follow stadium signage to the assigned fan entry gate shown on your ticket to avoid bottlenecks.
- Buy match or event tickets online in advance and arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kickoff to pass security and soak up the pre-match atmosphere without last-minute queues.
- If you can, visit the Athletic Club museum on a non-match day - museum tours and the club shop give historical context many matchgoers miss when they only attend a game.
Best Time to Visit San Mamés Stadium #
If you want the atmosphere, attend a match during the football season (August-May); otherwise visit in summer for fewer crowds at the stadium itself.
Weather & Climate near San Mamés Stadium #
San Mamés Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1178 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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