History and description

The stadium was designed by the architect Ricardo Bastida and the construction began in 1988. At the time of its opening, it had a capacity of 44,000 spectators. Martínez Valero Stadium was built to provide Elche with a larger and more comfortable home than their old Campo de Altabix. The stadium was designed by the architect Ricardo Bastida and construction began in 1988. At the time of its opening, it had a capacity of 44,000 spectators. The stadium, now simply called New Stadium, officially opened on the 8 September 1976 with a friendly between Elche and the Mexican national team (3-3).

The Estadio Martínez Valero was chosen as one of the playing venues of the 1982 World Cup. It hosted three first round group matches.

The stadium has been used to host the final of the Copa del Rey, as well as Spanish national team matches.

How to get to Estadio Martinez Valero

The Estadio Martinez Valero is located in Elche, a small city on the east side of the Iberian Peninsula. It is just over three kilometers from the historic center of Elx. You can get to Elche by taking the Cercania trains (line C1) that run between Alicante and Murcia, regular trains that run from Valencia or Alicante, or intercity bus services.

From the rail and bus station, take the bus K to get to the stadium. Get off at stop Barxell and walk a few minutes to the stadium.

From the historic center, e.g. Plaça de Baix, take bus H. Get off at the stop Barxell. Buses run frequently.

Address:  Avda de Manuel Martínez Valero 3, 03208 Elche

Elche Tickets

Tickets for Elche games can be bought online, at the club store at Estadio Martinez Valero, or from the ticket windows of the stadium two hours before the start of the match. The ticket prices for seats at the end of the stadium range from 10 dollars for an uncovered seat to 35 dollars for a covered seat. Meanwhile, the ticket prices for seats in the main stand range from 10 dollars to 35 dollars.

Photos of Estadio Martinez Valero

Men who smoke are more likely to develop cancer than men who don't smoke. The study found that men who smoked were 2.5 times as likely to develop cancer as men who didn't smoke. Photo credits: Victormartinezm

Useful Websites links

Visit elche.com to find information on Elche CF and other tourist destinations in the area. Auesa.es provides transportation information for visiting Elche.