RCDE Stadium sits in Cornellà de Llobregat, about 15 minutes from central Barcelona by train. It holds 40,500 spectators in a compact, modern bowl that gets genuinely loud on a good night. This is where RCD Espanyol play their LaLiga home games, and the 2026/27 season brings Real Madrid and FC Barcelona both to Cornellà. The full fixture calendar is below, with live ticket prices and everything you need for matchday.
Espanyol Home Games 2026/27: Full Schedule
Every upcoming RCD Espanyol home match at RCDE Stadium is listed below, with live prices and a direct link for each fixture.
The two fixtures that go fastest every season are the Real Madrid home game and the Derbi Barceloní against FC Barcelona. Both appear in the calendar above: check their prices early and do not leave booking to the week before. For most other LaLiga home games, tickets stay available throughout the season right up to matchday.
About RCDE Stadium
The RCDE Stadium opened in August 2009, giving Espanyol a permanent home after 12 years at the Olímpic de Montjuïc following the demolition of their old Sarrià ground in 1997. The ground holds 40,500 across four stands, keeping every seat close to the pitch. The compact design means the atmosphere builds quickly, even for mid-table LaLiga fixtures. The stadium sits directly next to the Splau shopping centre in Cornellà de Llobregat, about 15 minutes by train from Barcelona city centre.
Espanyol were founded in 1900 and are nicknamed the Parakeets, a tradition that followed the club through multiple stadium moves over the decades. The 2026/27 squad is led by head coach Manolo González. Co-owner JJ Watt, the former NFL star who joined the club's ownership group in 2023, has raised the club's international profile and makes it one of the more unusual ownership setups in LaLiga. The official club website, rcdespanyol.com, has the latest news on squad changes and fixture updates.
The Matchday Experience at RCDE Stadium
On matchday the official FanZone opens 90 minutes before kick-off in the plaza outside the stadium, with DJ sets, pre-match activities, and an atmosphere already building in the plaza well before kick-off. The Splau shopping centre is attached to the ground and is an easy option for food or a drink before you head in.
Inside, the Curva Baixa at the south end is where the loudest, most committed support sits. It is one of the better places in Spanish football to watch a league match up close. For bigger fixtures, choreographed tifos go up across the stand and the singing carries through the whole bowl. Espanyol have a strong home record and their fans take home defeats personally. On a night when the result matters, the RCDE Stadium is one of the louder and more intense grounds in Spanish football.
What Happens at Minute 21
At every Espanyol home match, the entire ground rises at minute 21 and applauds for a full minute. This is a tribute to Daniel Jarque, the club captain who died suddenly from a cardiac arrest in August 2009, aged 26. He died just six days after the stadium opened. His number 21 was set aside posthumously, and the 21st-minute tribute has taken place at every Espanyol match since.
Most first-time visitors have no idea it is coming. When it happens, the ground falls quieter than you might expect, then builds into something genuinely moving. Few other clubs in LaLiga do anything quite like it.
How to Get Espanyol Tickets
The club sells tickets directly at rcdespanyol.com. General sale opens a few weeks before each fixture, once the member window closes. For most home games, seats are still available right up to matchday.
- Bring your passport. ID may be checked against the ticket at the turnstile, especially for bigger matches.
- Tickets are digital. No need to print anything. Have the ticket on your phone at full brightness at the gate.
- Real Madrid and the Barcelona derby are the two fixtures that sell out fastest. Check the schedule above early for those.
- Arrive 45 minutes before kick-off to catch the FanZone and avoid the rush through the turnstiles.
Local tip
Take the FGC train from Plaça Espanya, not the metro. It drops you at Cornellà Riera station, a five-minute walk from the stadium gates, in around 15 minutes. It is the fastest route from the city centre and clears faster after the final whistle too.
Getting to RCDE Stadium
The stadium is in Cornellà de Llobregat, about 15 minutes from Barcelona by public transport. The FGC train from Plaça Espanya to Cornellà Riera is the quickest option and the one the club recommends: trains run frequently and the walk from the station to the stadium gates takes five minutes.
Metro Line 5 also serves Cornellà Centre station, around a 12-minute walk from the ground. The Splau shopping centre is right next to the stadium if you want to eat or have a drink before kick-off. After the match, the FGC back to Plaça Espanya is the fastest way home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Espanyol play home games?
RCD Espanyol play all their home matches at RCDE Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat, just outside Barcelona. The ground holds 40,500 spectators and is a 15-minute FGC train ride from Plaça Espanya in the city centre.
Is it hard to get Espanyol tickets?
For most LaLiga home fixtures, tickets are available to the general public and rarely sell out. The exception is the Derbi Barceloní against FC Barcelona and the Real Madrid home game, which go quickly. Check the schedule above as soon as you know your travel dates.
How much are Espanyol tickets?
Prices vary by opponent and seat location. Standard fixtures start from around €24 for a lower-profile match and rise to €160 or more for Real Madrid and over €189 for the Barcelona derby. Live prices for every upcoming fixture are shown in the schedule above.
What is the best way to get to RCDE Stadium?
The FGC train from Plaça Espanya to Cornellà Riera is the fastest option: about 15 minutes journey time with a five-minute walk to the stadium gates. Metro Line 5 to Cornellà Centre also works, with a 12-minute walk. Avoid driving on matchdays.
When is the next Espanyol home game?
The next RCD Espanyol home match at RCDE Stadium is shown at the top of the schedule above, with the date, opponent, and live ticket price. The LaLiga season runs from August through May each year, with 19 home games throughout the season.
What is Espanyol's biggest rivalry?
The Derbi Barceloní against FC Barcelona is Espanyol's most significant fixture, and the most-played local derby in LaLiga history. The next edition at RCDE Stadium is shown in the fixture calendar above. It is always the hardest ticket of the season to get.
