Location and Access to El Sardinero Stadium (Racing de Santander)
Address: Calle Real Racing Club, s/n, 39005 Santander — El Sardinero seafront district, east of the city.
🎉 Historic return to LaLiga: Racing de Santander return to Primera División for the 2026/27 season — their first top-flight campaign since 2012. El Sardinero will host LaLiga EA Sports football for the first time in 14 years. Ticket demand is expected to be very high — book in advance.
How to get to El Sardinero Stadium
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Bus 🚌
TUS city bus is the best option:
Lines 1, 2, 3, 7, 12 and LC — stop «El Sardinero», right next to the stadium.
~15 min from city centre. Check tus.es for matchday timetables.
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Train 🚆
Cercanías lines C1, C2, C3 from Santander FEVE/Renfe station.
From the station, take TUS lines 1, 2 or 7 to El Sardinero (~15 min).
Direct trains from: Bilbao (~2h15), Madrid (~5h30 via Palencia).
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Car 🚘
From A-67/S-20: follow signs for El Sardinero to the end of the road — stadium clearly visible on arrival.
OLA zone (blue/paid) parking in surrounding streets. Fills early on big matchdays — arrive early or park in city centre and take the bus.
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Taxi 🚕
~10 min and €8–12 from Santander city centre.
The stadium is in the El Sardinero beach area — easy to describe to any driver. Taxis usually available in this tourist zone, especially in summer.
Important information — El Sardinero Stadium
✓ Historic 2026/27 season: Racing de Santander return to Primera División after 14 years — book tickets well in advance as demand will be very high.
✓ Arrival time: Gates open 90 min before kick-off. Crowds will be significantly larger than in recent Segunda División seasons — allow at least 45–60 min.
✓ Documentation required: Ticket (printed or mobile) + valid photo ID. Racing de Santander verifies ticket ownership at the turnstiles.
✓ Prohibited items: No large bags, professional cameras or drones. No cloakrooms on site.
✓ Great location: El Sardinero is next to the beach and 20 min walk from Santander's historic centre — ideal for combining a match with a city visit.
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