Clubs in Europe
Groundhopper Guides’ Map of the 2024-25 Spanish Football Clubs
Below is a map of soccer teams in Spain for the 2024-25 season, showing the top two tiers, La Liga and Segunda División. We also have information on how to watch or stream La Liga and how to get La Liga tickets. Spanish Football Promotion and Relegation, 2023-24 Season La Liga is the top tier…
The 2024-25 Bundesliga Map
Here is a map of the 2024-25 German Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga clubs, along with information on how to watch the Bundesliga live on TV or streaming, and how to get Bundesliga tickets. Promotion and Relegation in German Football The Bundesliga is the top league in Germany, and 2. Bundesliga is naturally the second tier.…
Update on Real Madrid’s Renovation of the Santiago Bernabéu
Real Madrid are finally closing in on the completion of their significant renovations on Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The 575 million Euro project was started in June 2019, and it was expected to be completed in late 2022 or early 2023. From March 2020, when the Covid pandemic suspended play, until September 2021, Real Madrid played…
Why are Barcelona not playing at the Camp Nou next season?
For the first time since they moved there in 1957, FC Barcelona will not play at the Camp Nou in the 2023-24 season. Barcelona are leaving the Camp Nou for a season due to renovations taking place from 2023 to 2026. In the 2023-24 season, they will play all of their home matches at Estadi…
Groundhopping at Real Zaragoza
Some time, when your touring or groundhopping in Spain has you traveling between Madrid and Barcelona -- or looking for a nice day out from either -- stop off in Zaragoza, a city worth a day of your time with a football ground that is a trip back in time. I knew almost nothing…
In Valencia, Yes They Can?
In Valencia, two clubs trying to accomplish different things share one thing in common: the belief that ¡Si se puede! At the big and famous club, they are fighting for survival. At the smaller one, known and supported by far fewer, they are aiming for greater heights. And while neither of the Valencia clubs are…
We Now Sell Sevilla Tickets
One of our ticketing partners has added Sevilla to their lineup of ticket offerings, which means Groundhopper Guides can now offer Sevilla tickets and a hospitality package. Sevilla plays in the beautiful Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium, tucked into a neighborhood in the lovely city of Seville. They are not perennial La Liga title contenders, but…
Borussia Dortmund Stadium Tour
Here's a look at the Borussia Dortmund Stadium Tour. Signal Iduna Park, also known as Westfalenstadion, holds nearly 82,000 people, making it biggest football stadium in Germany and the 7th biggest in Europe. Its most famous feature by far is the South Bank, or Südtribüne, which holds over 24,000 people and is known as the…
Bayern Munich Stadium Tour
Come along for a Bayern Munich Stadium Tour. Their 75,000-seat Allianz Arena has hosted a World Cup Semifinal and a Champions League Final, and it's a modern, beautiful place to watch football. How to Book a Bayern Munich Stadium Tour The Bayern Munich Stadium Tour, which also includes the club's museum, runs every non-matchday from…
What is the Copa del Rey?
(Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning Groundhopper Guides may receive some compensation if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links.) The Copa del Rey, or King's Cup, is the domestic cup competition in Spanish football -- the equivalent of the English FA Cup, or the Coppa Italia or…
