Estadio El Sadar

The rebuild for a World Cup is a common story, but this one finished late. The project from 2019 to 2021 added a roof over all stands and a new upper tier, raising the capacity to 23,576.

Before the renovation, the stadium had a different reputation. A fence collapsed in 2014 during a match against Betis, injuring 68 people. The pitch cut up badly in the past, but the new surface installed during the major renovation has been replaced multiple times since, including a full sod replacement in 2017. The playing surface is natural grass, maintained by a dedicated team.

History sits under the new roof. Lionel Messi scored four goals here in a 2022 friendly against Estonia. Real Madrid won La Liga on the road in 2008. The official attendance record was set on February 28, 2023, during a Copa del Rey semifinal against Athletic Bilbao, when 23,026 fans packed into the stands.

Osasuna reached the Copa del Rey final in 2023, losing to Barcelona, and again in 2005 against Sevilla. The stadium sits in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, near the river that gave it its original name, Estadio El Sadar. It was renamed Estadio Reyno de Navarra from 2005 to 2011 due to a sponsorship agreement, but reverted to its traditional title once the deal ended. The ground remains the heart of the club, hosting Spain national team games and international friendlies.

Rail seating in the south stand ensures safety without sacrificing visibility. The stadium’s address is Calle del Sadar, s/n, 31006 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.