Atletico Baleares hosts Atletico Madrid at Estadi Balear – new date and ticket sales start

Atletico Baleares hosts Atletico Madrid: New date, tickets available

It is not yet buzzing like a league home game, but the anticipation is there: Atletico Baleares meets Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The match was scheduled so that there is at least 72 hours' rest between the appearances of both teams. The game will be played on Wednesday, December 17 at 19:00 at the Estadi Balear; see Rescheduled match, ticket info and tips for the evening.

For fans imagining a stroll through Palma's old town or a coffee on the Passeig de Mallorca: online tickets are now available. Anyone planning to come to the Estadi Balear should secure tickets early — especially the blue-and-white supporters, but of course also those who simply want to enjoy a big match on the island.

Why is the match good for Mallorca? Practically: such a duel brings life to the neighborhoods around the stadium, fills bars and restaurants and ensures taxi drivers, small bakeries and kiosks have an extra weekend. On the Camí de Son Rapinya or in the La Vileta district you can feel the busy, almost familiar atmosphere on match days — people meeting, exchanging tickets, grabbing a bocadillo just before kickoff.

The rescheduling with the required rest is important for the players to minimize injuries and fatigue. For us spectators that means a proper match with both teams in fresh condition. The Estadi Balear offers an intimate atmosphere; anyone who has experienced an evening game there knows the roar of the crowd, the occasional honk on the access road and the lights that warmly illuminate the stands.

Practical advice for visitors: the best way to get there is by bus or carpooling, parking is limited on such evenings. Arrive early, grab a mulled wine (or a cola) at one of the bars on the way and enter the stadium area calmly. Pay attention to the club's current notices and respect the security checks at the entrance.

For the hosts it's a chance to present themselves nationally; for Mallorca it means more presence in Spain's football calendar and a bit of festival atmosphere in the middle of Palma — Atletico Baleares creates cup upset – Palma dreams of a big one.

And for those who can't be there live: there remains the memory of conversations with neighbours in the café, of leafing through tickets together in front of the screen and the hope for a fair, exciting match.

So if you want a bit of stadium atmosphere in December: secure tickets online and plan an evening in Palma. If many arrive early, there's room for a relaxed meet-up before the match — and after the final whistle Palma is far from closed.

Quick facts: Competition: Copa del Rey; Opponent: Atletico Madrid; Venue: Estadi Balear; Date & Time: Wednesday, 17 December, 19:00; Tickets: Online sales started.

A tip from us: pack a jacket — the evening air at Estadi Balear can get chilly in December. Safe travels and enjoy!