So you’re in one of the most touristy cities in Spain, and you want to add a matchday to your trip. You picked Real Betis, one of the two big clubs in the city, and you want to watch a game. This matchday guide for La Cartuja is for you.
Quick heads-up: you’re not going to the Benito Villamarín. Real Betis Plays at La Cartuja
First thing you need to know: Real Betis will be playing at La Cartuja stadium until August 2027. Their real home, Benito Villamarín, is being renovated until then they say. I say “they say” because you never really know exactly when something in Sevilla is going to finish, haha.
Playing at La Cartuja doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the real Betis atmosphere, though. Betis fans are always a passionate bunch, so you won’t have any problems there.
How to Get Tickets for Real Betis
Real Betis tickets are sold through the club’s own website. Usually you can grab a ticket right up until matchday. For the big La Liga games, against Barcelona, Real Madrid, or Atletico Madrid, tickets will be harder to find, but for a regular La Liga match you can usually get your ticket 2-3 days before. If you’re after a ticket for the Gran Derbi, Betis vs Sevilla, good luck. Derby tickets sell out most of the time before they even really go on sale.
Check out the article about Real Betis vs Sevilla.
To get your ticket, a passport or your ID card if you’re an EU citizen is enough.
Real Betis match tickets usually run between 20€ and 60€. For the bigger games this can go up to 80-90€. The top rows behind either goal are usually where you’ll find the cheapest tickets.
A quick note for Champions League nights: if you’re coming as an away fan for the Champions League, those away tickets are handled through your own club, not through Real Betis.
How to get to La Cartuja Stadium
La Cartuja stadium sits a bit outside the city center. Don’t let that put you off though, it’s still walkable from the center if you fancy it. The stadium was originally built as the Olympic stadium, in an area called Cartuja Island. There are a bunch of different ways to get there.
Before I list them all, let me give you my own personal take. In my opinion, the most fun option is to have a nice lunch in Alameda about 6-7 hours before kickoff, have a few beers, then just walk to the stadium from there. Before you start walking, grab yourself a cold beer from one of the small local shops (alimentacion) and slowly make your way over, soaking up the atmosphere with the other fans. The walk takes about 30-45 minutes. Along the way you’ll cross over the Guadalquivir river, pass by part of Cartuja Island (built for Expo 92), and get to hang out with other fans.
You can grab a beer from spots like this along the way: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CNm2uchPBFrK87TH6
Quick note: technically drinking outside is not allowed in Spain. But if you’re walking to the stadium with a beer in hand on matchday, nobody’s going to say anything. The police tend to look the other way for this one. Just don’t drink anything with strong alcohol though, that will get you in actual trouble.
Getting to La Cartuja by bus
If you want to get to La Cartuja by bus, you can use either the regular TUSSAM buses or the shuttle buses, called Lanzaderas.
Regular lines
The city of Sevilla adds 12 extra buses starting 2 hours before kickoff. After the match, another 26 extra buses get added to these same lines.
Line Number 2: Juan Bautista Muñoz, School of Engineering. Location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kbq3AVffHMLfGT8N6
Line C1: Camino de los Descubrimientos, Laboratorios Ingeniería. Location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j8CcAgGKRftNKd5K7
Line C2: Américo Vespucio, CSIC. Location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rcHbnig2AmDWQogg9
You can find all the info on these buses at reddelineas.tussam.es
Shuttle services (TUSSAM)
Getting to La Cartuja
Blas Infante, Stadium Line: This line leaves from Blas Infante metro station and takes you straight to the stadium. Take the metro from San Bernardo or Puerta Jerez in the city center, get off at Blas Infante, and hop straight on the shuttle bus right outside the metro exit that heads to the stadium.
Getting out of La Cartuja
Stadium, Torre Sevilla, Blas Infante: use this line after the match. It has two stops total, first Torre Sevilla, then Blas Infante metro station.
Stadium, Barqueta Bridge: Another option after the match. This bus crosses the Alamillo bridge after leaving the stadium and gets to Avenida Concejal Alberto Jiménez Becerril. The last stop is a 2-3 minute walk from Alameda de Hercules. If you want to head to one of the liveliest spots in the city where the locals hang out after the match, take this line.
Stadium, Sevilla East: if you’re heading towards the east side of the city after the match, take this one. It’s the longest shuttle route and takes you to Av. Alcalde Luis Uruñuela on the east side.
Getting to La Cartuja by train (Cercanías)
You can also take the C2 train line to get to La Cartuja. It runs directly from Santa Justa, Sevilla’s main train station, to the San Jeronimo and Estadio stops. These stops are only a couple hundred meters from the stadium. This line also runs during night matches. There are two trains, leaving 30 and 40 minutes after the final whistle. Once you get to Santa Justa on these, you can connect anywhere else in the city. Check RENFE’s website for the details.
Getting to La Cartuja by metro
Sevilla’s metro isn’t as developed as Madrid’s or Barcelona’s, unfortunately. So if you want to get to the stadium by metro, the closest station is Blas Infante, which is about 6km from the stadium. From there you can either walk or take the shuttle bus the rest of the way.
Getting to La Cartuja by car or motorbike
You can also get to the stadium by car or motorbike. There’s motorbike parking near the stadium, and for cars there are both paid and free parking options. For more on this, check our article on driving to La Cartuja stadium.
La Cartuja stadium map: where should I get my ticket, where should I sit?
Even though La Cartuja is a big stadium, it’s one of those grounds where you genuinely won’t have any issues with your view no matter where you sit. Pick your seat based on your budget.
Gol Sur: This is where the ultras gather, singing and waving flags the whole match. If you just want to watch the game, I wouldn’t really recommend buying a ticket here.
The view from Gol Sur
Gol Norte: Calmer than Gol Sur, though you’ll still get the occasional chant during the match. It’s close to the pitch, and the view can get down almost to player level.
Central Tribuna and Preferencia: These are the best spots to actually watch the match.
The view from the Preferencia
One important note: Real Betis fans are generally a peaceful, calm bunch. If there’s no bad blood between the two teams, you can wear your own team’s shirt and watch the game among Betis fans without any issue. As long as you don’t go overboard celebrating a goal, or say anything insulting, nobody will bother you. That said, I wouldn’t recommend going to Gol Sur or Gol Norte in another team’s shirt, you won’t get a warm welcome there. I especially wouldn’t wear a Sevilla, Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Atletico Madrid shirt. And walking around near the stadium on matchday in a Sevilla FC shirt, or with any Sevilla FC gear, really isn’t a good idea.
Matchday: where to drink, where to eat, where to gather for La Cartuja
Alright, you’ve got your ticket, you’ve made your plans, and matchday has arrived. Now it’s time to actually enjoy the day. Most Real Betis fans gather right next to the stadium before the match. The other main gathering spots are Alameda and Parque del Alamillo.
Since La Cartuja isn’t in the city center, there aren’t really any bars or restaurants around it. So if you want to eat before the match, plan ahead and eat in the center or in Alameda.
That said, right next to the stadium, starting from under the ring road bridge by the stadium entrance, a bunch of mobile bars, hotdog stands, burger stands, and chiringuitos pop up. I have to say, the food at these hotdog and burger stands isn’t amazing. My honest advice is to eat in the center and just come here to drink.
This is where fans eat, drink, and wait for the match before kickoff. The atmosphere here is honestly great. Songs get sung, flares get lit, people dance, and you can really feel the buzz building toward the match. If you’re going to a Betis game, you should definitely grab a beer here with the fans before kickoff.
Most of the action happens in this area right next to the stadium. There’s also a fairly big tent set up here that only sells drinks. Right next to that tent, there’s a shop where you can buy official Real Betis merchandise.
Beers usually run around 4-5€, and stronger drinks like gin and tonic or whiskey and coke (what locals call “copas”) are around 7-8€.
The other gathering spot is Parque del Alamillo. Here people mostly bring their own drinks. It starts off feeling more like a picnic, then turns into more of a party as the day goes on. But the real party is always right by the stadium.
What’s it actually like inside the stadium in La Cartuja
Real Betis fans are some of the most loyal and passionate in Spain. When I say passionate though, don’t picture something like some of the Turkish stadiums, with flares burning and everyone screaming for the full 90 minutes. The ultra groups behind the goal keep the chants going constantly, sure, but most of the stadium watches the match sitting down. What really makes the atmosphere feel special is that fans outside the ultra groups also join in on the chants often, and the whole stadium genuinely feels locked into the match.
The stadium is usually full on matchdays. The whole crowd stays completely tuned into the game the entire time. Fans genuinely get upset over a missed chance, get angry right away at a bad referee call, jump to their feet the moment a promising attack starts, and the whole place goes wild when a goal goes in.
If you know a bit of Spanish, I’d recommend learning some of the Real Betis chants beforehand.
The main chant that everybody sings before the match:
What’s the security check like getting into the stadium?
Getting into La Cartuja, you’ll get patted down, and you’ll be asked to open your bag. There are also X-ray machines. But honestly, the check is surprisingly quick and smooth. The police are generally polite and helpful.
A screenshot of your ticket is enough to get in, but it’s worth keeping the confirmation email handy too, just in case. And definitely bring your ID with you.
Note: you can get in with a ticket bought under someone else’s name, this usually isn’t checked. But sometimes there are random checks, and if it comes up that the ticket isn’t yours during one of those, there’s a chance you won’t be let in.
You can bring food in with you. Drinks will have their caps or lids removed and thrown away by staff at the entrance though.
Tip 1: Bring an extra cap in your pocket so you can put it back on your drink once you’re through security.
Tip 2: In Spain, a lot of people bring a sandwich to the match, either homemade or bought somewhere. The moment halftime hits, you’ll see everyone suddenly pulling a sandwich out of their bag and digging in. It’s a really common thing here. Watching everyone eat their jamon or chicken sandwiches at the same time can honestly make you hungry too. So my advice, grab yourself a sandwich before the match and eat it at halftime. 🙂
Do they sell beer inside La Cartuja stadium?
No. In Spain, stadiums only sell alcohol-free beer. There are several spots inside the stadium where you can get alcohol-free beer, sunflower seeds, hotdogs, cola, water, or soda. Prices are generally reasonable, and you can pay by card or cash.
After the final whistle
If the match stayed exciting right to the end, everyone tends to stay until the final whistle, so the exit can get a bit jammed up. That said, it usually clears fast anyway. If Betis wins, the celebrations happen right there at the stadium exit. Some fans also head over toward Alameda.
Note: Even as a foreigner, you can just join in with any group celebrating out there. Betis fans are genuinely warm toward visitors and will happily bring you along, especially if you speak a bit of Spanish.
Quick-reference checklist
- Tickets: buy on the official Real Betis website, ideally a few days ahead (derbies and big games sell out fast)
- Bring: passport or EU ID, plus a screenshot of your ticket and the confirmation email
- Best value seats: top rows behind either goal
- Best atmosphere: Gol Sur and Gol Norte (avoid these in rival colors)
- Best view: Central Tribuna or Preferencia
- Getting there: Bus (Line 2, C1, C2), shuttle from Blas Infante metro, Cercanías C2 train, or just walk from Alameda if you’ve got time
- Don’t drive if you can avoid it, parking is limited and the exit gets congested
- Eat in the center or Alameda beforehand, La Cartuja itself has no real restaurant scene nearby
- Drink and soak up the atmosphere right by the stadium before kickoff
- Gates open roughly 2 hours before kickoff
- Only alcohol-free beer sold inside the stadium
- Bring a sandwich for halftime, it’s a local tradition
- Wear your own team’s colors freely, just steer clear of rival club shirts near the stadium
- After the match: Exits can be slow if it’s a nail-biter, stick around and join the celebration if Betis win
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