Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony is the most iconic and exciting event of the Donosti Cup. A one-hour show that brings together thousands of people in a unique atmosphere, featuring live music, choreographed performances, light and sound effects, and the much-anticipated Parade of Delegations, where one team from each club represents its country or region.

Exceptionally this year, due to the expansion works at Anoeta Stadium, the ceremony will take place at Amenabar Arena (Illunbe), a 10,000-seat venue located less than a 10-minute walk from the stadium.

To ensure the best possible experience and adapt to the venue capacity, the event will be divided into two sessions.

Date and venue

Date: Tuesday, 7 July
Session 1: 6:30 PM
Session 2: 9:30 PM
Venue: Amenabar Arena (Illunbe)

Ticket sales

Tickets will be available on the Donosti Cup website two weeks before the event.
Tickets must be purchased by anyone who is not a tournament participant (player or coach). or has not booked accommodation through the tournament organization.
Ticket prices: general admission: €12 + booking fee and children under 6 years old: €6 + booking fee.

Access

COACH / PLAYER / AGENT / SUPPORTER accreditation → Gates 7 & 8
QR code entry → Gates 5 & 6

Doors will open one hour before the start of each session.

Parking

Accredited buses

Session 1: Illunbe Parking. Hours: 16:30–22:00
Session 2: Anoeta Sports Complex. Hours: 18:30–23:30

Accredited vans:

Session 1: Anoeta Sports Complex. Hours: 16:30–22:00
Session 2: Anoeta Sports Complex. Hours: 18:30–23:30

Private vehicles

Session 1: Paseo Miramón. Hours: 16:30–20:00
Session 2: Paseo Miramón. Hours: 20:00–23:30

Public Transport

Bus lines: 17, 28, 31, E03, E07 and E15
Euskotren: Anoeta Donostia station

Important recommendations

Use public transport
Arrive at the stadium with enough time
Always wear the Opening Ceremony wristband visibly

Dinning Hall

Teams that have booked dinner service for 7 July must attend the dining hall assigned according to their Opening Ceremony session.

Session 1: Anoeta Velodrome Dining Hall (same as during the rest of the tournament). 19:00–22:30
Session 2: Txuri Urdin Ice Rink Dining Hall (special location to make attendance easier). 19:00–22:30

Team parade

Only one team per club will participate.
Each club must register the participating team via the website before 26 June.
Parade wristbands will be distributed during age control based on the number of players and coaches registered for that team.
Wristbands for grandstand access (for teams not participating in the parade) will also be distributed during age control.
It is mandatory to present the wristband to access the parade area.