Clubs in Europe
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…
What is the Coppa Italia?
The Coppa Italia, or Italian Cup, is the domestic soccer cup competition in Italy. You can think of it as the FA Cup of Italy, but there are some important and interesting differences. Coppa Italia History The Coppa Italia was first played in 1922, but it didn't happen again until 1935. It then ran through…
Groundhopping at Atlético Madrid
Seeing a soccer game at La Liga's Atlético Madrid combines great football with all that is wonderful about traveling in Spain. So let's see what it's like groundhopping at the Cívitas Metropolitano. I saw Atleti play a La Liga game against Valencia in 2022, using some of the Atlético Madrid tickets we sell through Groundhopper…
Groundhopping at Rayo Vallecano
Say “Madrid” and “football” (or soccer) to most people, and they naturally think of one big club, Atletico Madrid, and one intergalactic one, Real Madrid. In fact, this season there are four La Liga teams in greater Madrid: those two, Getafe out in the southern suburbs, and Rayo Vallecano, our destination for today. To see…
Groundhopping at A.S. Roma
One of Groundhopper Guides' employees, Emily, lives in Tuscany and recently took her son to a game at AS Roma. Naturally, we asked her to write up a post on her day. Enjoy! Seeing a Serie A game at A.S. Roma's Stadio Olimpico is a perfectly Italian mix of color, passion, history and even art. Ah,…
