On Sunday, immediately after arriving from Hondarribia Airport, the Real Sociedad team will, unexpectedly for many, embark on a special tour across towns in Gipuzkoa. The decision comes amid growing fan support: the club chose not to wait for an official welcome in San Sebastián, but to greet residents of the region on the day of arrival. This route was not announced in advance and turned out to be a surprise for thousands of fans.
Immediately after landing, at around 13:10, Real Sociedad’s players and coaching staff will board the team bus right at the airport grounds. Hundreds of fans are expected to gather here to greet the team at the gangway. The bus will then follow a route covering several key towns: first Hondarribia, then Errenteria and Pasaia. After that, the convoy will head toward Donostia, taking the route via Alto de Miracruz.
Entry into the city center will be via Avenida de Navarra and the Zurriola promenade, with the final stop on the Boulevard. After a brief stop, the bus will leave the city on a route through paseo de La Concha, Avenida Zumalakarregi, and Avenida Tolosa, finishing at the Zubieta training base. Organizers emphasize that the route may be adjusted at the last minute if there are issues with traffic or large crowds.
The large-scale Real Sociedad parade through Gipuzkoa has become one of the most talked-about events of the day. The region is already noting that such initiatives strengthen the bond between the club and local residents, while also creating a special festive atmosphere. The surge of interest in sports events in Spain in recent years is noticeable not only in major cities. For example, the recent Feria de Abril celebration in Seville also drew thousands of spectators and became a major event for the region — more details on this can be found in the article about the main protagonists of Feria de Abril 2026.
The Sunday route of Real Sociedad is expected to cause significant traffic changes on several streets and attract attention not only from fans, but also from residents of the cities through which the bus will pass. Official events and the team reception in San Sebastián are scheduled for Monday, but today the club has already moved to meet its supporters by organizing an informal gathering with the region.
