rebuild to move to completion. It was announced that the first match at Anoeta – or the Reale Arena to use its new sponsored title – with all seats in place, a capacity quoted as 39,500 (though with work still ongoing in other areas of the construction) would be between the home side and Atlético Madrid on Saturday 14 September 2019, almost exactly a year after the first new stand was opened. Real won 2–0, with the official attendance given as 33,374, greater than the old maximum for Anoeta (and that of Atoxta) and therefore a club record, but some way short of the new capacity. Five months later, a Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao, a 2–1 win for the home side, set a new record of 36,730. The reforms have transformed the atmosphere inside the stadium, with the Aitor Zabaleta singing section acting as the main focal point. Following the reconstruction, the stadium was awarded the 2020 World Prix Versailles award in the Sports category. Transport Train: Anoeta station, line E2, Euskotren Trena (San Sebastián Metro). Bus: Line 17, Line 24 Line 28, Line 26, Line 37, and night line B4. References External links Anoeta Stadium at Realsociedad.com Estadios de España Stadium Guide Article Football venues in the Basque Country (autonomous community) Real Sociedad Rugby union stadiums in Spain Athletics (track and field) venues in Spain Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain San Sebastián Buildings and structures in Gipuzkoa Sports venues completed in 1993 1993 establishments in Spain