Betis-Getafe turns into a ‘Seniors’ celebration

The Betis-Getafe match will have an added emotional touch, with an initiative from the Real Betis Balompié Foundation, as reported by MARCA. It falls under the Seniors’ Week, running from 28 September to 4 October, which aims to spotlight the role of older people in society and within the club family through several recognition-focused activities.

11 elder members on the pitch

One of the key moments comes before kick-off against Getafe. As MARCA explains, Betis players will walk onto the field accompanied by 11 of the club’s oldest members, giving them the chance to experience a special moment from inside and represent all the older supporters who make up the verdiblanca family.

The initiative is backed by Grupo Reche, a sponsor linked to Real Betis Genuine. During the match, the club will also hold the official presentation of Real Betis Walking Football, a project designed to bring football to seniors through an adapted format that lets older fans enjoy the sport’s values regardless of age.

More actions across the week

The week doesn’t stop there. MARCA says the schedule includes a new delivery of letters under the project ‘From Betis to Grandparents’ at the Nuestra Señora de Consolación residence, intended to connect seniors with the Betis community, strengthen intergenerational ties and help tackle unwanted loneliness.

In addition, the Foundation will welcome different groups of older people at Estadio La Cartuja, where they can tour the club’s facilities and get to know some of its most emblematic spaces from a different viewpoint. The overall aim, as described by MARCA, is to give visibility to seniors, recognize their journey and reinforce their bond with Betis so they feel like active part of the same family—whatever their age.