Deportivo La Coruña will hold a draw for 534 tickets among its members for the La Liga match against Villarreal CF at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 5 September at 21:00, as reported by Sport.es. The Galician club received a total of 564 tickets from the Yellow Submarine but has reserved 30 for "commercial agreements and sponsorship commitments," according to Deportivo. Villarreal CF, currently tenth in the table with two points from two draws, will face an 11th-placed Deportivo side.
How does the ticket draw work?
The distribution method chosen is a draw to be conducted via Deportivo's YouTube channel. This system was already used for the team's match against Málaga at La Rosaleda. Registration to participate opened on Friday and will remain active until Sunday at 19:30. The exact day and time of the draw are still to be confirmed. Only club members can register, and each one has the chance to obtain a maximum of two tickets, which are nominative. The draw will only take place if the number of requests exceeds the 534 available tickets.
What has changed compared to previous years?
A significant change this year is that there will be no block of tickets specifically reserved for supporters' club members. This is because the collaboration agreement with the Federation of Supporters' Clubs has not been renewed. Consequently, all tickets made available to the visiting fans, more than half a thousand, will go into the same draw. The protocol is identical to that used for the trip to Málaga, suggesting the club is seeking a standardized and transparent method for these cases. For the match at La Rosaleda, ticket collection was in-person and required ID presentation, as the tickets were nominative. The collection point was communicated privately to the fans who secured their tickets.
What is the match context for Villarreal?
Villarreal CF hosts a direct rival in the mid-table zone. The Yellows have two points after drawing their first two matches of the 2026/27 season, with a record of four goals scored and four conceded. This places them four points behind the leader, Barcelona. Saturday's match at La Cerámica represents an opportunity to secure the first win of the campaign and improve their position in our standings. The team has shown defensive solidity but needs to find more cutting edge in attack to turn draws into victories. You can check the team's detailed performance on our stats page.
What does this mean for the visiting fans?
For Deportivo supporters, this is the only way to get a ticket for the match, as they will not go on general sale. Each ticket costs 30 euros. The fact that the Málaga match protocol is being repeated indicates the club is satisfied with how this draw system works, guaranteeing equal opportunities for all members. The attendance of over five hundred away fans can create a good atmosphere in the stadium, though Villarreal CF will look to use home advantage. The home side needs the three points to start climbing the table, and a good result against Deportivo would be a significant boost ahead of the upcoming fixtures listed on our fixtures page.
