Stadium guide · Vila-real, Spain
Estadio de la Cerámica.
Home of Villarreal since 1923
Villarreal CF's home since the club's founding in 1923 — El Submarino Amarillo, the Yellow Submarine, named for the distinctive yellow kit and a nickname popularised by the club's improbable rise through the Spanish football pyramid in the 2000s. UEFA Category Four classification. The Estadio de la Cerámica is one of the smaller La Liga grounds but punches well above its weight in European football.
Capacity
23,500
Opened
1923
Postcode
12540
Stands
4
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History
About Estadio de la Cerámica
Estadio de la Cerámica opened on 17 June 1923 as El Madrigal, the long-standing home of Villarreal CF in the small Valencian town of Vila-real. The ground was renamed Estadio de la Cerámica in 2017 in honour of the ceramic-tile industry that has defined the local economy for centuries and which underpins the Roig family ownership of Villarreal (Fernando Roig built his fortune through Pamesa Cerámica). Successive refurbishments through the 1990s and 2000s lifted capacity to 23,500 in the current all-seater configuration. The ground hosted Villarreal's run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2005-06, the club's 2021 UEFA Europa League title (the final itself was played in Gdańsk, Poland), and the 2022 Champions League semi-final against Liverpool.
Seating layout
Estadio de la Cerámica seating plan & capacity
Estadio de la Cerámica is a compact, complete bowl with relatively shallow rakes by modern standards — a product of the ground's piecemeal expansion over a century. The Fondo Norte is the loudest section. The Tribuna Principal lower midfield offers the best sight-lines.
Tribuna Principal (Main Stand)
Side stand along the touchline, two tiers. Houses the directors' box, the players' tunnel and the main press tribune.
Tribuna Preferente
Side stand opposite the Tribuna Principal, two tiers. Includes the main hospitality areas.
Fondo Norte (North End)
Behind the north goal — the spiritual home of Villarreal's most vocal support and the headquarters of the various Villarreal supporters' groupings. The loudest section at the ground.
Fondo Sur (South End)
Behind the south goal. Houses the away allocation in a corner section for La Liga and European fixtures.
Getting there
How to get to Estadio de la Cerámica
Estadio de la Cerámica is at 12540, Vila-real, Spain. Match-day travel is busiest from 90 minutes before kick-off — plan to arrive earlier than the gates open if you want to avoid queues.
- Train
- Vila-real RENFE station is roughly a 10-minute walk to the north of the ground. Cercanías Valencia services run from Valencia Nord (50 minutes) and Castellón de la Plana (10 minutes).
- Bus
- Castellón provincial buses run from Castellón de la Plana to Vila-real on matchdays.
- Walk
- From Vila-real central plaza: roughly 10-15 minutes on foot via Avinguda de Pius XII.
- Drive
- From the AP-7 autopista, take exit 49 (Vila-real / Borriana) and follow signs to the stadium.
- Parking
- Limited matchday parking around the stadium; the surrounding industrial estate offers paid options.
Behind the scenes
Estadio de la Cerámica stadium tour
Villarreal CF offer guided tours of Estadio de la Cerámica on selected non-matchdays, covering the dressing rooms, players' tunnel and pitchside. Bookable through the official Villarreal CF website.
On match-day
Match-day at Estadio de la Cerámica
Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. The loudest atmosphere is in the Fondo Norte. La Liga visits of Valencia (the Valencian derby), Real Madrid and Barcelona are the loudest fixtures of the season. Concessions accept cash and card.
Stadium facts
Estadio de la Cerámica key facts
- Estadio de la Cerámica has a capacity of 23,500 — one of the smaller La Liga grounds.
- Known as El Madrigal from 1923 until renamed in 2017 in honour of the local ceramics industry.
- Villarreal have played their home fixtures at the ground continuously since the club's founding in 1923.
- The ground hosted Champions League knockout football including the 2022 semi-final against Liverpool.
- The Roig family ownership of Villarreal is built on the Pamesa Cerámica ceramic-tile business — the renaming explicitly honours that connection.
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FAQ
Estadio de la Cerámica — frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Estadio de la Cerámica?
Estadio de la Cerámica has a capacity of 23,500 and is the home of Villarreal. The ground first opened in 1923.
Where is Estadio de la Cerámica?
Estadio de la Cerámica is in Vila-real, Spain. The postcode is 12540. The most common transit option is Vila-real RENFE station is roughly a 10-minute walk to the north of the ground. Cercanías Valencia services run from Valencia Nord (50 minutes) and Castellón de la Plana (10 minutes)..
What stands does Estadio de la Cerámica have?
Estadio de la Cerámica has 4 stands: Tribuna Principal (Main Stand), Tribuna Preferente, Fondo Norte (North End), Fondo Sur (South End).
What is the postcode for Estadio de la Cerámica?
The postcode for Estadio de la Cerámica is 12540. Vila-real, Spain.
Where can I park at Estadio de la Cerámica?
Limited matchday parking around the stadium; the surrounding industrial estate offers paid options.
Are there Estadio de la Cerámica stadium tours?
Villarreal CF offer guided tours of Estadio de la Cerámica on selected non-matchdays, covering the dressing rooms, players' tunnel and pitchside. Bookable through the official Villarreal CF website.
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