Villarreal requests away matches due to La Cerámica stadium renovations
Villarreal CF has begun major renovations at Estadio de la Cerámica, including new external changing rooms, improved access corridors, safety upgrades, and a new annex building. Because construction will not finish by the 2025-26 LaLiga season start, the club formally requested to play its first three matches away. Affected season ticket holders will be offered alternatives. The club aims to debut at home in September.
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Villarreal asks to play first three matchdays away due to stadium renovation works at La Cerámica
Villarreal CF has formally requested LaLiga to play their first three league matches of the 2025-26 season away from home, as renovation works at the La Cerámica stadium are not expected to be completed by the start of the championship. The club began construction several weeks ago, focusing on safety improvements, new locker rooms, access corridors, and parking areas. By playing away initially, Villarreal aims to gain additional weeks to finish the ambitious modernization project, which includes a new annex building between the Fondo Norte and Tribuna stands. The club hopes to debut at their home ground in September, following a precedent set by other teams in similar situations. The renovations are considered a priority to enhance fan experience and stadium functionality.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVillarreal Requests First Three Matchdays Away Due to Stadium Renovations
Villarreal CF has formally requested LaLiga to play their first three league matches of the 2025-26 season away from home, as renovation works at the Estadio de la Cerámica are not expected to be completed by the season's start. The club began construction several weeks ago, focusing on safety improvements, new access corridors, and modernization of facilities. Key projects include building a new locker room outside the stadium, a connecting walkway, new vomitories, and an annex building between the Fondo Norte and Tribuna stands for sports activities and parking. This strategy, previously used by other clubs, would allow Villarreal to debut at home in September. The ambitious renovation represents a significant investment for the club chaired by Fernando Roig.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVillarreal Requests to Play First Three Matches Away Due to Stadium Renovations
Villarreal CF has formally requested LaLiga to schedule their first three matches of the upcoming season as away games. The request is due to ongoing renovation works at their home stadium, La Cerámica, which are not expected to be completed by the start of the new season. The renovations include improvements to the stands for safety and fan access, exterior work, construction of a new locker room, and adaptation of the grandstand where the old locker room was located. The club hopes this arrangement will allow sufficient time to finish the remodeling before playing at home.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVillarreal Asks LaLiga to Play First Three Matches Away Due to Stadium Renovations
Villarreal has formally requested LaLiga to schedule their first three matches of the upcoming league season as away games. The request is driven by ongoing renovation works at the Estadio de La Cerámica, which are not expected to be completed by the start of the new season. The renovations include improvements to the stands for enhanced safety and fan access, as well as external work on a new locker room and adaptation of the stand where the old locker room was located. The club aims to ensure the stadium is fully ready before hosting home matches.
FútbolRenovation Work Begins at La Cerámica: New Changing Rooms to Be Built Outside Stadium
Villarreal CF has commenced renovation works at the Estadio de la Cerámica as part of a plan to improve both interior and exterior facilities. The main focus is constructing an external building outside the field to house new changing rooms, along with interior upgrades including new vomitories and distribution corridors to enhance fan circulation and safety. Additionally, a new building at the corner of the North End and the Stand will include parking areas and other facilities to improve the matchday experience. The club warns that these works may require adjustments to some seating arrangements, and affected season ticket holders will be informed and offered alternatives during the upcoming season ticket campaign.
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