OPERATIONAL BRIEF: PAMPLONA
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM
A beer in Pamplona is €3.50–€5.00. Alcohol is NOT sold or permitted inside Spanish stadiums. Expect only alcohol-free beer inside El Sadar.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN PAMPLONA
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – El Sadar
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Take Bus Line 11 from the city center (Labrit stop) directly to the stadium. It's a 15-minute journey. Alternatively, walk 30 minutes from the town center.
Warning: The stadium is in the south of the city near the university. On matchdays, buses are very crowded; allow 45 mins before kick-off.
Away fans are located in a designated corner section of the stadium. Access is via assigned turnstiles in the corner stands.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Alcohol
- Glass bottles
- Professional cameras
- Pyrotechnics
CRITICAL
The stadium was recently voted 'Stadium of the Year' for its atmosphere. It is strictly cashless indoors. Bag policy: A4 max. Searched by police.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes for away fans lead back to the bus stop on Calle Sadar or the taxi rank area.
Exit via the main corner gates into the surrounding parking areas. Follow police instructions for dispersal.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Pamplona Airport (PNA) / Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Transfer
Pamplona airport is 6km away; take a taxi (approx. €15). From Bilbao, take a bus (approx. 2 hours).
Tip
Bilbao (BIO) offers many more international flight options for travelling fans.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Calle Estafeta is famous for its 'pintxos' (tapas) and atmosphere, especially during the San Fermín festival period. The Plaza del Castillo is the town's main social hub.
RECOMMENDED
Calle Estafeta offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Plaza del Castillo
The main square of Pamplona. It is a vast, beautiful space surrounded by cafes and is the traditional starting point for most city activities.
POLICE PROFILE
DISCRETE
The Foral Police and National Police maintain order. They are generally discrete but will act quickly if public order or alcohol laws are breached.