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Albion head to Spain on Thursday in the UEFA Conference League.

2026-11-03T06:00+00:00

More than 1,000 Albion fans were in Czechia for our first UEFA Conference League game against Jablonek.

The club strongly urges all supporters to follow this guidance to ensure a good stay in Getafe during our Conference League fixture.

Updates may be made to this guide the evening before the matchday after we visit Getafe. You can also follow our X page @officialBHAHelp for further updates.

Entry requirements

Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen area. Passports must have been issued within the previous 10 years.

Before travelling, check with your airline or other travel provider that your passport and any other travel documents meet the applicable requirements. New Schengen Entry Requirements The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now live across the Schengen area.

Additional Information for supporters travelling to Spain

British Consulate-General Madrid contact details

Foreign Travel Advice for Spain

Emergency Travel Document guidance

Getting to Getafe

Madrid airport to Getafe is a 25-30 minute drive, and Ubers can be arranged from Madrid airport. Public transport can take approximately 1 hour and supporters are advised to get the train to ‘El Bercial’. You can travel from Madrid Airport to El Bercial using a combination of the Madrid Metro and local commuter rail, with costs typically ranging from €2 to €8.

Fan meeting point

Supporters are advised to meet at the Avenida María Zambrano area, where you will find bars and restaurants. This is a 15-20 minute walk to the stadium. All bars and restaurants have been made aware of the club's presence and will be welcoming. Spanish police will be present in this area and will facilitate an escort to the stadium.

Stadium Information

Charging banks

Charging banks are not permitted into the stadium

Payments at the stadium

You can pay using cash or card at the stadium

Alcohol

No alcohol will be sold at the stadium. Non alcoholic beer will be available.

Flags and banners

Must be fire-retardant and free of political, offensive or violent messages. Flags larger than 2x3m will need prior approval. Flag poles are not permitted into the stadium.

Please contact supporter.services@brightonandhovealbion.com with a photo of your flag and fire certificate.

Bag policy

Bags will be allowed into the stadium, subject to security checks. Expect only small bags to be accepted. Larger bags and rucksacks are refused and there is no bag storage at the stadium.

Prohibited items

Flares, smoke bombs, pyrotechnics, glass, cans, umbrellas with metal tips, professional cameras and face coverings.

Entering the stadium

Turnstiles will open 90 minutes prior to kick off. Searches will take place upon entry to the stadium and anti drug and pyrotechnic dogs will be located at the entrance. The away end entrance is Gate 7 for blocks 27 and 28.

Category 1 ticket entrance for Block 117 tickets is Gate 4.

After the match

Supporters are advised that there will be a hold back inside the stadium of approximately 20-30 minutes after the match.

Matchday programme

There will not be a programme available to purchase on matchday.

Information for wheelchair users and disabled supporters

Wheelchair users are to use the away end entrance Gate 7 for blocks 27 and 28.

For travel to the stadium, Uber will be available. At the fan meeting point, our disability liaison officer and stewards will be on hand to assist with any issues or queries you may have.

Ticket collection & ID

It is not required for supporters to collect tickets in person. Tickets will be sent on Monday 2 November as digital tickets. Supporters will be required to show photo ID when entering the stadium alongside tickets. ID that doesn’t match the name on the ticket will be refused entry.

Carry your passport or national ID card. Spanish police can ask for ID at any time, and ID will be checked upon entry.

Unauthorised use of tickets

Supporters are reminded that the unauthorised reselling or passing on of tickets is strictly prohibited and any fans found doing so will face sanctions.

Supporters who purchase tickets for away games and then find they are unable to travel MUST email supporter.services@brightonandhovealbion.com as early as possible.

Any supporters attempting to purchase tickets in the home end will not be permitted entry and will not be able to access the stadium. Any away supporters identified in the home end will be ejected.

Travelling abroad with BHAFC

We are proud of our fantastic support and remind all supporters to act as ambassadors of the club and be respectful and considerate to those who live and work in the cities and countries we are fortunate to visit. Please do not place flags or banners on local statues or monuments.

Supporters are reminded that discriminatory behaviour which includes shouting, chanting, or action such as racist, xenophobic, sectarian, homophobic, sexist or anti-disability behaviour is unacceptable.

If you witness incidents like these, please notify a steward immediately.

The club reserves the right to indefinitely ban supporters found guilty of using discriminatory language.