Mestalla Stadium

Mestalla is Valencia CF’s long-standing home ground, just east of the old city. First opened in 1923, it is among Spain’s oldest football stadiums. A guided visit takes you behind the scenes, with access to areas such as the dressing room, players’ tunnel and press room, plus a close view of the pitch. The steep stands give the ground its distinctive shape; from the upper level, you can see across the field. For a livelier visit, attend a Valencia CF match and experience the crowd’s strong connection to the club.

A ground with a long football history

Mestalla opened in 1923 and is one of Spain’s oldest football grounds. Valencia CF has played here through decades of Spanish and European football, with players including Mario Kempes, David Villa, David Silva and Juan Mata taking the pitch. The club’s history is closely tied to the stadium and to the supporters who fill its stands on match days.

The ground’s steep seating is one of its defining features. Upper rows give a broad view of the field, though reaching them can mean a substantial climb. The stadium’s age is visible, part of the character of a ground that has hosted generations of football.

What you see on the guided tour

The tour brings visitors into parts of the stadium normally reserved for the team and officials. Stops include the home dressing room, players’ tunnel, press room and areas beside the pitch. A guide explains the ground’s history and Valencia CF’s traditions along the way. Tours are conducted in English and Spanish.

For a different perspective, choose a match if one fits your trip. Valencia CF plays its La Liga home games at Mestalla, where the crowd’s energy is a central part of the experience. The steep stands and close view of the field put you among the supporters rather than in a museum-like setting.