Key Takeaways:
- UEFA has given the green light for the Villarreal v FC Barcelona match to be played in Miami, prompting immediate logistical preparations
- The fixture is expected to take place on Saturday, December 20, with fan travel options including up to 50 charter flights under consideration
- Villarreal has pledged all profits to support their fans, with proposals for free travel or increased season ticket discounts reaching up to 30%
Detailed Planning Underway for Historic Miami Fixture
Following UEFA’s decision to permit the highly anticipated encounter between Villarreal and FC Barcelona in Miami, Villarreal have launched extensive preparations to manage the significant logistical hurdles of supporting their fans on this transatlantic journey. While the club does not yet have a confirmed estimate for the number of supporters making the trip, projections indicate that several thousand followers of the Yellow Submarine will accompany their side for this landmark event.
🟡 Roig Negueroles, consejero delegado del @VillarrealCF, en #ElLarguero
❌ "NO recibimos absolutamente NADA por ir a jugar a Miami"
💰 "Si recibiésemos dinero sería INJUSTO con el resto de clubes"
🫵 "TODO el dinero va para paliar el inconveniente que sufren los abonados" pic.twitter.com/hSgD8xUIUI
— El Larguero (@ellarguero) October 7, 2025
The official date is yet to be confirmed; however, the fixture is expected to be played on Saturday, December 20, a schedule anticipated to make travel more accessible for fans of both Villarreal and Barcelona. As noted by Villarreal CEO Roig Negueroles on Onda Cero: “If it were a Champions League semifinal, we would have precedents to make an estimate, but right now we don’t know how many could go.” Preliminary calculations suggest provision for around 50 charter flights, pending confirmation of fan interest.
Exclusive Club Benefits for Loyal Supporters
Villarreal has committed all generated profits towards fan benefits. Supporters will be offered either cost-free travel to Miami or a reduction on the current season’s ticket price. In a recent development, the club is evaluating the possibility of increasing this season ticket discount from the initially proposed 20% up to a range of 25–30%.
Registration Windows and Historical Attendance
Once the match receives official confirmation, Villarreal will initiate a registration window, lasting no more than 20 or 25 days, to give interested fans the opportunity to secure their place on the trip. The largest overseas travel previously recorded by Villarreal supporters was for the Champions League semi-final at Anfield, where 3,000 “groguets” travelled to Liverpool. Domestically, nearly 12,000 Villarreal fans attended the 2013 Segunda División clash against Barcelona B, a figure that will be difficult to surpass.
