Most soccer stadiums in Spain are utilitarian in nature. You hang out around the area eating tapas until the game is about to start, briskly file into the venue, watch the game and leave as quickly as possible to go eat more tapas nearby. This is important to know when reading this Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán review. We aren’t saying don’t go to a match here.
But you aren’t going because this is an epic ground. The home of Sevilla FC is uninspiring and kind of uncomfortable. However, that is something you could say about 80 percent of Spanish soccer stadiums, if not more.
In some ways, this does separate real fans from fair-weather supporters. No one would want to spend 90 minutes in Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán just to be seen. Only those who truly care about Sevilla FC or the sport in general would put up with these spartan conditions.
The plastic seats suck. There is no legroom which means your knees are positioned at some unnatural, acute angle during the match. Trying to move past anyone in your row is a freaking disaster. Worst of all is the complete lack of protection from the elements. If the sun is out, you will be blasted by it. If it’s raining, prepared to get drenched.
The one positive has to be the views. There really isn’t a bad seat inside Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. The sloping of the rows also ensures people sitting in front of you don’t obstruct your view.
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Those wanting to stretch their legs on the concourses of Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán will find very little in terms of concessions. The food and drink options are bare bones. Of course, that goes back to the not wanting to loiter in the stadium soccer culture in Spain.
Bathrooms have these oddly-designed urinals that don’t provide any privacy whatsoever. The only way not to have your junk exposed is to thrust your hips into them. Using these is very unpleasant.
As for the area around Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, it’s centrally located close to Sevilla’s most notable places. The main train station is within walking distance. Old town is a little over a mile away. Gran Plaza is right down the street. You’ll find countless tapas spots and bars in the neighborhood.
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán review score: 4
As a standalone venue, Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán is unimpressive. But don’t let that dissuade you from attending a match here. Most stadiums I’ve been to in Spain fall between the 3-6 review score range. It’s simply the way they build soccer grounds in the country. The game itself is unaffected by the less than comfortable experience. Just pray it isn’t hot or raining because there is nowhere to hide.
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