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Your seating plan and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat
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Where to sit at RCDE Stadium
The best seats at RCDE Stadium are Upper tier centre, Lateral Tribune side, midway along the touchline for the view. For value, choose Upper tier side sections away from the centre. For atmosphere, head to Lower tier behind the goals (Cornellà Goal / Prat Goal ends). Avoid Upper corner seats at the open corners. RCDE Stadium seats 40,500.
Upper tier centre, Lateral Tribune side, midway along the touchline
The elevated central seats combine a full view of the pitch with shelter from the roof and proximity to the Presidential Tribune.
Full detail Best valueUpper tier side sections away from the centre
Still covered and with good sightlines, for noticeably less than the central blocks.
Full detail Best atmosphereLower tier behind the goals (Cornellà Goal / Prat Goal ends)
The steep lower bowl concentrates the noise of the home support directly behind the goals.
Full detail Where to avoidUpper corner seats at the open corners
These are the only uncovered seats in the stadium, so rain and sun are a real factor.
Full detailAbout RCDE Stadium
The RCDE Stadium is Espanyol's 40,500-seat home and one of Spain's most modern football grounds. A steep two-tier bowl wraps the pitch on all sides between the Lateral Tribune and the Cornellà and Prat goal ends, the roof shelters 92.5% of the seats, and the folded seating keeps supporters close to the action. A central hospitality balcony holds the club's premium seating, and corners between the stands are left open, so a small number of upper-corner seats are uncovered.
The RCDE Stadium is an all-seater football stadium owned by RCD Espanyol, on the border of Cornellà de Llobregat and El Prat de Llobregat in the Barcelona metropolitan area. It was chosen through an international design competition launched in 2002 and designed by architects Mark Fenwick and Esteve Gasulla, taking three years to build at a cost of approximately 60 million euros. Opened on 2 August 2009 with a friendly against Liverpool, it was named Venue of the Year at the Stadium Business Awards in Dublin in 2010 and is a candidate host venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The steep two-tier bowl sits beneath a roof carried on four huge lattice girders that gives the impression of floating above the stands; the roof covers 92.5% of the seats (37,113 of 40,500), leaving only the upper corners exposed, and its northern and southern sections carry 2,720 photovoltaic panels. The stadium has been known as the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (2009-2014), Power8 Stadium (2014-2016) and Stage Front Stadium (2023-2024); in 2024 the name reverted to RCDE Stadium. The record attendance is 40,240 for Espanyol against Real Madrid on 13 February 2011.
Seating plan & map
General seating reference for RCDE Stadium. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.
How the venue is set up
Football
League and cup matches use the full 40,500-seat all-seater bowl, with visiting supporters housed in a segregated corner section behind one goal.
Concerts
The stadium stages large-scale concerts, with the stage typically at one end and seating reconfigured around the floor.
Seating levels explained
Lower tier
The raked lower ring of the bowl closest to the pitch, continuing around behind both goal ends (the Cornellà Goal and Prat Goal) with no running track in between.
Pros: Very close to the pitch by Spanish stadium standards. The steep rake keeps sightlines clear.
Cons: A small number of seats sit behind structural pillars at the very front of some sections.
Upper tier
A single steep upper ring above the central hospitality balcony, offering a panoramic view over the whole bowl.
Pros: Excellent elevated view of the whole pitch. All under the roof canopy.
Cons: Upper-corner seats at the open corners are the most exposed to the elements.
Presidential Tribune
The central hospitality balcony on the west side, home to the President Club, RCD Espanyol's season-long premium seating product with 271 seats and its own private lounge.
Pros: The best sightline in the stadium, at the halfway line, with premium catering and lounge access.
Cons: Sold as a season hospitality package rather than as single match tickets.
Corporate and executive boxes
Executive and corporate boxes built into the bowl at these three sides, seating 12 to 20 guests each and sold with catering, screens and company branding.
Pros: Private box space with catering, indoor/outdoor screens, Wi-Fi and hospitality staff.
Cons: Sold through the club's VIP/business area rather than as single match tickets.
Best seats at RCDE Stadium
Best overall (football)
Upper tier centre, Lateral Tribune side, midway along the touchline
The elevated central seats combine a full view of the pitch with shelter from the roof and proximity to the Presidential Tribune.
Best overall (concerts)
Lower tier nearest the stage end
For concerts the stage is set at one end of the bowl, so lower-tier seats closest to that end give the nearest view.
Best value
Upper tier side sections away from the centre
Still covered and with good sightlines, for noticeably less than the central blocks.
Best atmosphere
Lower tier behind the goals (Cornellà Goal / Prat Goal ends)
The steep lower bowl concentrates the noise of the home support directly behind the goals.
Best premium
Presidential Tribune (President Club)
271 seats at the halfway line with premium catering and access to an exclusive private lounge for dining before and after the match.
Best for groups and corporate
Executive and corporate boxes
Boxes of 12 to 20 seats at the Lateral Tribune, Cornellà Goal or Prat Goal ends come with catering, screens and dedicated hospitality staff.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall (football) | Upper tier centre, Lateral Tribune side, midway along the touchline | The elevated central seats combine a full view of the pitch with shelter from the roof and proximity to the Presidential Tribune. |
| Best overall (concerts) | Lower tier nearest the stage end | For concerts the stage is set at one end of the bowl, so lower-tier seats closest to that end give the nearest view. |
| Best value | Upper tier side sections away from the centre | Still covered and with good sightlines, for noticeably less than the central blocks. |
| Best atmosphere | Lower tier behind the goals (Cornellà Goal / Prat Goal ends) | The steep lower bowl concentrates the noise of the home support directly behind the goals. |
| Best premium | Presidential Tribune (President Club) | 271 seats at the halfway line with premium catering and access to an exclusive private lounge for dining before and after the match. |
| Best for groups and corporate | Executive and corporate boxes | Boxes of 12 to 20 seats at the Lateral Tribune, Cornellà Goal or Prat Goal ends come with catering, screens and dedicated hospitality staff. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Upper corner seats at the open corners: These are the only uncovered seats in the stadium, so rain and sun are a real factor.
Extreme side views in the lower tier corners: Very angled views of the pitch from the tightest corners of the bowl.
Lower tier, front-row seats behind structural pillars: A small number of front-row seats in some sections have their view of the pitch partly blocked by pillars.
Accessibility & companion seating
The stadium was built to modern accessibility standards with step-free routes, lifts between levels and dedicated wheelchair platforms with companion seating. For specific requirements, including the location of accessible entrances for a given event, check the club's matchday information before travelling.
Food & drink at RCDE Stadium
Concourse kiosks and bars serve the two seating levels, and the club offers in-app ordering for food and drink collection at the stadium to skip queues. The Splau shopping centre next door has a range of restaurants and cafes for pre-match meals.
Worth seeking out
- Concourse kiosks on the public levels
- In-app food and drink ordering for collection
- Restaurants and cafes at the neighbouring Splau centre
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Fixtures & tickets at RCDE Stadium
All upcoming events at RCDE Stadium
RCD Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo La Coruna
Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Getafe CF
Sun, 29 Nov 2026 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Celta de Vigo
Sun, 13 Dec 2026 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs FC Barcelona
Sun, 3 Jan 2027 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Real Betis
Sun, 10 Jan 2027 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Villarreal FC
Sun, 24 Jan 2027 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano
Sun, 7 Feb 2027 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs CA Osasuna
Sun, 21 Feb 2027 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Racing Santander
Sun, 7 Mar 2027 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Club Bilbao
Sun, 21 Mar 2027 · La Liga
RCD Espanyol vs Malaga CF
Sun, 11 Apr 2027 · La Liga
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All hotels & live pricesSercotel Barcelona El Prat
2.8 km from the venue
From USD 218 a night
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4-starExe Barcelona Gate
2.9 km from the venue
From USD 212 a night
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2.9 km from the venue
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4.5 km from the venue
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5.7 km from the venue
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5.8 km from the venue
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Getting there
Transport
The stadium sits on Avinguda del Baix Llobregat in Cornellà de Llobregat, about 10 km south-west of central Barcelona and less than 20 minutes from Barcelona-El Prat airport by car. The club's own matchday guidance lists the FGC suburban train to Cornellà Riera (a five-minute walk), Renfe and metro to Cornellà Centre (a twelve-minute walk), the Trambaix tram lines T1 and T2, and TMB buses 67, 68, 94 and 95 among others. The metro journey from central Barcelona takes around 20-25 minutes. Parking is available around the Cornellà industrial estate, Fira de Cornellà and the neighbouring Splau shopping centre, but public transport is recommended on match days.
The area
The stadium anchors a retail and leisure zone on the Cornellà-El Prat boundary, with the Splau shopping centre next door and the club offices, museum and store integrated into the complex. It is roughly 15-20 minutes from central Barcelona by public transport, and its position near the airport makes it one of the most accessible grounds in Spain for flying visitors.
RCDE Stadium · Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona), Spain
Parking near RCDE Stadium
The closest car parks to RCDE Stadium, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.
- Parking para patinetes eléctricos TRAP by YUPCarrer del Progrés, 4, Cornellà de Llobregat249 m
- Parking Zona Esportiva CornellàCornellà de Llobregat255 m
- Parking SplauCarrer del Progrés, 4, Cornellà de Llobregat270 m
- E Bicibox 702Cornellà de Llobregat281 m
- Aparcament SplauCornellà de Llobregat285 m
- ParkingCamí del Rugby, Cornellà de Llobregat376 m
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of the RCDE Stadium?
The stadium seats 40,500 spectators. The record attendance is 40,240, set for Espanyol against Real Madrid in February 2011.
Why has the RCDE Stadium changed names?
Opened as the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat in 2009, it became the Power8 Stadium in 2014, reverted to RCDE Stadium in 2016, was the Stage Front Stadium from 2023 to 2024, and returned to the RCDE Stadium name in 2024 when that sponsorship ended.
What are the best seats at the RCDE Stadium?
The upper tier at the centre of the Lateral Tribune gives the best all-round view for football, close to the roof and the Presidential Tribune. For the loudest atmosphere, the lower tier behind the Cornellà Goal or Prat Goal ends is best.
Is the RCDE Stadium covered?
Almost. The roof covers 92.5% of the seats (37,113 of 40,500); only the upper parts of the four corners are exposed to the weather.
Is the RCDE Stadium wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It was built to modern accessibility standards with step-free routes, lifts and dedicated wheelchair platforms with companion seating. Check the club's matchday information for the exact accessible entrance for a given event.
How do I get to the RCDE Stadium from Barcelona?
The simplest route is the metro to Cornellà Centre followed by a ten to twelve-minute walk, or the FGC suburban train from Plaça Espanya to Cornellà Riera, a five-minute walk away. The journey from central Barcelona takes around 20-25 minutes.
Does the RCDE Stadium have VIP or hospitality areas?
Yes. The President Club offers 271 season seats on the Presidential Tribune with an exclusive lounge, the Tunnel Club puts small groups pitchside behind the benches, and Executive and Corporate Boxes for 12 to 20 guests are available at the Lateral Tribune and both goal ends.
Which seats are best for concerts at RCDE Stadium?
The stadium stages large-scale concerts, with the stage typically at one end and seating reconfigured around the floor. For specific sections, aim for Lower tier nearest the stage end — For concerts the stage is set at one end of the bowl, so lower-tier seats closest to that end give the nearest view.
What is the view like from the seats at RCDE Stadium?
The best views at RCDE Stadium are from Upper tier centre, Lateral Tribune side, midway along the touchline — The elevated central seats combine a full view of the pitch with shelter from the roof and proximity to the Presidential Tribune. The weakest are Upper corner seats at the open corners: These are the only uncovered seats in the stadium, so rain and sun are a real factor. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for RCDE Stadium.
What are the stands at RCDE Stadium?
RCDE Stadium is made up of 4 main stands: Lower tier; Upper tier; Presidential Tribune; Corporate and executive boxes.
Where do away fans sit at RCDE Stadium?
League and cup matches use the full 40,500-seat all-seater bowl, with visiting supporters housed in a segregated corner section behind one goal.
What is the view like from the seats at RCDE Stadium?
For the best view at RCDE Stadium, aim for Upper tier centre, Lateral Tribune side, midway along the touchline (The elevated central seats combine a full view of the pitch with shelter from the roof and proximity to the Presidential Tribune.); Lower tier nearest the stage end (For concerts the stage is set at one end of the bowl, so lower-tier seats closest to that end give the nearest view.). The view is most restricted from Upper corner seats at the open corners (These are the only uncovered seats in the stadium, so rain and sun are a real factor.).
Where can I park at RCDE Stadium?
Car parks near RCDE Stadium include Parking para patinetes eléctricos TRAP by YUP, Parking Zona Esportiva Cornellà, Parking Splau, E Bicibox 702 and more. The closest is Parking para patinetes eléctricos TRAP by YUP, about 249 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.
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Seating guideSources
- RCD Espanyol — RCDE Stadium (official)
- RCDE Stadium — official venue site
- RCDE Stadium — VIP Experiences
- RCDE Stadium — Spaces (corporate rooms and lounges)
- RCD Espanyol — área VIP (hospitality packages)
- RCDE Stadium — tickets (entrada)
- Wikipedia — RCDE Stadium
- StadiumDB — RCDE Stadium (Estadi Cornellà-El Prat)
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