Real Mallorca opens Son Moix: training, atmosphere and a major donation drive

Real Mallorca opens Son Moix: training, atmosphere and a major donation drive

A family day at the stadium, gates open from 10:00 — training starts at 10:30

When Gates 4 and 5 at Son Moix open tomorrow, it’s more than a sporting appointment: it’s a small local festival for everyone who likes to combine football with neighborhood spirit. Fans can stand close to the pitch and meet the players, without the bustle or overcrowded stands — instead with the special closeness usually reserved for training sessions, as seen in Inicio de temporada en Son Moix: estadio lleno, gran ambiente.

Practical info: entry checks start at 10:00 and training begins at 10:30. If you want a spot near the turf, it’s wise to arrive a little earlier. There’s often life outside the gates: the smell of coffee and hot churros from mobile stalls mixes with the click of heels in the car park, and older regulars debate the lineup as if it were Sunday coffee at the corner bar.

At the same time, the club has linked the event with a solidarity campaign: visitors are asked to bring non-perishable food. The collected supplies will be distributed to 26 local aid organizations across the island. This is not just lip service, but a concrete contribution planned for people who need support, complementing initiatives like RCD Mallorca inicia el Business-Club: el fútbol como motor para la economía de la isla. For Mallorca, this means sport and social commitment go hand in hand — right here where the neighborhood comes together.

Those arriving by car should expect limited parking; the area fills up quickly. Public transport or cycling are better options where possible, and with other mobility projects on the island such as Motorworld Mallorca: un nuevo centro de experiencias para la movilidad en la isla it’s easier to consider alternatives. People coming from Palma know the little gossip among the bus drivers and the quick sprint from the stop to the entrance. A sun hat and a bottle of water are a good idea — even on clear winter days the sun can be strong at the stadium.

The atmosphere at open trainings is family-oriented: couples with children, retirees, youngsters with scarves, some carrying homemade signs or boards. For families it’s an affordable chance to see professionals up close, get an autograph or simply enjoy Son Moix in a relaxed atmosphere. For the players it’s a reminder of why they play here: not just for points, but for the people who cheer them on every Sunday and holiday.

What not to expect tomorrow: an elaborate stage program or mass VIP access. It remains a training session with on-site charm, but with a big heart. If you want to contribute to the donation drive, bring well-sealed, non-perishable food — canned goods, rice, pasta, baby jars — anything with a longer shelf life. The on-site organisation will ensure the food is distributed to the 26 designated facilities.

For Mallorca this is a small but positive sign: sport connects people, and when it generates help for those in need, the whole island benefits. So: don’t forget breakfast, pack a warm jacket, keep your hands on the fence — and tuck a few cans into your backpack. A visit costs nothing except maybe a little time and the willingness to share. And who knows: there might be one or two surprises you’ll later recount at the market hall or while chatting at the tapas bar.

See you at Son Moix — at training, by the coffee stand and when placing a can in the collection basket. It’s these small shared actions that keep Palma alive in winter.