After moving to Madrid six months ago as a die-hard Colchoneros fan, I recently calculated my match-going expenses for this season, and honestly, they’re higher than I anticipated. If you’re considering becoming a regular at Wanda Metropolitano, this post should give you some useful insights.
Season Ticket or Single Match Tickets? That’s the Question
Let’s start with the basics: ticket costs. Wanda Metropolitano season tickets come in several tiers, with the cheapest Grada Alta (upper stands) running around 400-600 euros per season, though the view is admittedly average. If you want a better experience in the Preferencia sections, prices jump to 1200-1800 euros. I opted for mid-range at 850 euros per season, with a seat along the sideline at mid-level—decent viewing angle.
Single match tickets offer more flexibility. For games against lower-table teams, you can snag a ticket for 30-50 euros. But for the Madrid derby or matches against Barcelona, prices easily exceed 150 euros, sometimes topping 200 euros. Last year, my friend paid 180 euros for a derby ticket, and that was in the corner flag section.
| Ticket Type | Price Range | Best For |
|---|
| Season Ticket - Upper Tier | 400-600 | Budget-conscious students |
| Season Ticket - Mid Tier | 800-1200 | Regular fans |
| Season Ticket - Premium Zone | 1500-3000+ | High-budget or corporate needs |
| Single Match - Regular | 30-80 | Occasional attendees |
| Single Match - Marquee Game | 100-250 | Big-game-only fans |
Merchandise and Gear Add Up
Tickets alone won’t cut it—you need a jersey, right? Official authentic jerseys run 90-110 euros each, with name and number customization adding another 20 euros. This year I bought home and away kits plus a training top, totaling 250 euros. The official store outside the stadium often has sales, with last season’s jerseys going for half price—that’s the time to buy.
Then there’s matchday spending. A beer inside the stadium starts at 5 euros, and hot dogs or burgers cost 7-10 euros. If you’re like me and indulge every game, this adds up to 500-600 euros per season. Sometimes I really want to bring my own sandwich, but security doesn’t allow outside food.
Away Games: The Real Money Drain
If you want to follow the team to away matches, expenses reach a completely different level. Take a trip to Barcelona for an away game: round-trip high-speed train tickets around 120 euros, away section tickets 70-100 euros, one night in a hostel starting at 40 euros, plus meals and local transport—easily 250-300 euros total.
I attended two away games this season, in Seville and Bilbao, spending approximately 550 euros combined. Champions League away games are even more extreme—last year a friend went to Liverpool for a UCL match and spent over 600 euros on flights and accommodation alone, not counting the ticket. Hardcore fans who follow 5-6 away games per season easily spend over 10,000 euros on this alone.
Here’s my season breakdown: season ticket 850 euros, jerseys and merchandise 250 euros, matchday consumption 550 euros, away game travel 550 euros, totaling around 2,200 euros. That’s being relatively restrained—if you go all-in buying more merchandise or following more away games, 3,000-4,000 euros is completely normal.
For the average working person in Spain, this expense is substantial, but when you see the team fighting on the pitch and hear the thunderous roar of Wanda Metropolitano, every euro feels worth it. What about you? As a fan, how much do you typically spend on your team in a season?
