Valencia moves forward with Nou Mestalla switch: no season ticket price rise and hopes of a European debut

Valencia is already preparing for the move to the Nou Mestalla. With construction progressing on schedule, the club still dreams of opening its new home in the summer of 2027 with European football, a scenario that looks distant right now given the team's position in LaLiga but one that Javier Solís refuses to rule out completely.

• The move to the Nou Mestalla is still set for summer 2027 and work is on track.
• The cheapest season ticket at the new stadium will cost the same as the cheapest one at the current Mestalla, while the most expensive will be cheaper.
• The club expects the Nou Mestalla to be a host venue for the 2030 World Cup.
• Season ticket prices will be announced next week.
• Peter Lim and Kiat Lim have visited the site and are pleased with the progress.

The dream of opening the Nou Mestalla with European nights

Valencia's general director spoke to reporters on Wednesday during a guided tour showing the progress of the stadium works. Asked about the chance of opening the arena with a continental fixture, Solís said it was not his place to discuss sporting matters, though he admitted it would be a perfect way to launch the new ground.

It would obviously be a fantastic inauguration if we could do it in Europe. As the coach said the other day, we still have 90 points ahead of us. There is time to turn the situation around, which is clearly not the one we want as a club right now.

The executive prefers to keep the focus on the stadium project itself and feels calm about how it is developing. In his view, the Nou Mestalla will be a venue worthy of the city and the club, and a home where every Valencia fan will feel proud.

What Nou Mestalla season tickets will cost

One of the biggest questions among supporters is how much it will cost to sit in the new stands. Solís announced that the pricing structure will be revealed next week and offered a reassuring message: the move will not bring a widespread price increase.

The cheapest season ticket at the Nou Mestalla will keep the same price as the cheapest pass at the current Mestalla, despite the new stadium being modern, covered and equipped with better facilities. The most expensive pass, on the other hand, will be cheaper than the most expensive one at the current ground.

For Solís, it is a transition to a better and more modern stadium that will not put a heavy financial burden on fans, something he considers important because there had been some debate about ticket prices at the new venue.

The Nou Mestalla and the race for the 2030 World Cup

The general director was very optimistic about the possibility of the new stadium hosting matches at the 2030 World Cup. Talks with the Spanish Football Federation and public institutions are permanent and ongoing, and the club says the arena is still regarded as a key piece for the tournament.

Solís argued that all the feedback the club receives from FIFA, both directly and through the Federation and the institutions, considers Valencia and the club's stadium as key for the 2030 World Cup, which Spain will co-host alongside Portugal and Morocco.

Peter Lim and Kiat Lim satisfied with the construction progress

Valencia's majority shareholder and president have also seen the project first hand. Both have visited the site in recent months on separate occasions and left satisfied with how the work is evolving and pleased with the stadium the club will have.

The activation of the Nou Mestalla is shaping up as a turning point for the club, both on and off the pitch, with an eye on a new chapter starting in 2027.