The 2025-26 season of LaLiga EA Sports has recorded a record attendance of nearly 11.7 million fans in stadiums, 4.2% more than the previous season. The average occupancy reached 84.9%, the highest figure since 2014. Despite renovation works in several stadiums, football is consolidating itself as a massive leisure option. This constant flow of spectators shows that the connection between the fan and the live show remains strong, beyond the results on the pitch.
Technology in stadiums boosts the fan experience ⚽
The improvement in attendance is not explained solely by the appeal of the game. The implementation of access systems with facial recognition and digital ticket sales has streamlined entry flows, reducing queues by 30% in the most crowded venues. Additionally, the installation of high-definition LED screens and 5G networks in six stadiums allows for real-time replays and statistics to be broadcast. These updates, coordinated with the clubs, aim to optimize safety and comfort, although the room for improvement in accessibility remains wide in venues with older infrastructure.
Construction and fans: the art of dodging scaffolding for a goal 🏗️
That attendance has risen despite the works in several stadiums only shows that the fan is a patient being and, perhaps, with an innate radar for dodging fences and scaffolding. While some renovate stands and others patch leaks, people arrive, sit where they can, and chant as if the stadium were new. It is almost an Olympic sport: going to football while navigating perimeter closures and, incidentally, paying the same for seeing fewer available seats. The conclusion is clear: if we fill stadiums under construction, imagine when they are finished.