Bernabéu (stadium) Stadium

Real Madrid's historic football stadium in Madrid

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid hosts Real Madrid matches, guided stadium tours and a museum displaying the club's trophies, historic kits and archive exhibits.

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Bernabéu (stadium) at a Glance#

Address: Avenida de Concha Espina, 1, 28036 Madrid, Spain

Website: https://www.realmadrid.com/estadio-santiago-bernabeu

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm (hours vary on match/event days)

Admission: €30-€35 (stadium tour adult, variable depending on package)

About Bernabéu (stadium)#

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is a major football stadium in Madrid and the home of Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It opened in 1947 and has been expanded and renovated multiple times to increase capacity and modernize facilities.

The venue hosts domestic league matches, UEFA competitions and high-profile international fixtures. Visitors commonly use the official stadium tour to see the pitch, trophy displays, player areas and ceremonial rooms.

Architecturally the stadium has undergone several renovation phases, most recently focused on adding a retractable roof and upgraded hospitality and media facilities. It remains one of Europe’s largest club stadiums and a central feature of Madrid’s Chamartín district.

Located in the northern part of Madrid, it is served by local public transport and lies within the Community of Madrid urban area, making it accessible from the city center.

  • Capacity and opening: Opened in 1947 and named for club president Santiago Bernabéu, the stadium has an all-seated capacity of around 81,000 following successive renovations.
  • Primary use: Home ground of Real Madrid and used for major domestic and European football matches, with guided tours available on non-match days.

What to See#

  • Pitch and stands: The playing field and spectator bowl at the heart of the stadium with a natural grass pitch that hosts domestic and international matches.
  • Trophy room and tour path: A museum and exhibition route that showcases the club’s trophies, historic kits and media exhibits; typically included on guided stadium tours.
  • Corporate and VIP areas: Premium seating and ceremonial rooms used for official club events, VIP guests and press operations during matches and special events.
  • Club shop and ticketing: Public retail outlet selling club merchandise and a ticket office for match and tour bookings, located within the stadium complex.

How to Get to Bernabéu (stadium)#

The Santiago Bernabéu is well served by Madrid Metro Line 10 (Santiago Bernabéu station) and several EMT bus lines along Paseo de la Castellana. It is a short walk from Nuevos Ministerios and well integrated into city transport.

Tips for Visiting Bernabéu (stadium)#

  • Book the stadium tour online in advance; match days and event days close parts of the stadium to tours.
  • Visit the Bernabéu Museum early to avoid tour groups and to see the trophy rooms with fewer crowds.
  • Combine a stadium tour with a stroll down Paseo de la Castellana and a coffee at a nearby café-there's more to Madrid than just the stadium façade.

Best Time to Visit Bernabéu (stadium)#

Tours best booked outside match days and in shoulder seasons to avoid crowds.

Football season
August-May · Varies by month
Stadium tours operate most days but check for match-day closures; atmosphere is electric on home match days.
Summer
June-July · 20-35°C (68-95°F)
Tours generally available and fewer crowds on non-event days, but Madrid is hot.

Weather & Climate near Bernabéu (stadium)#

Climate

Bernabéu (stadium)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 2° - 10° 4° 40 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
February Good 3° - 12° 6° 34 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.4 m/s 0.5 low 10.5h
March Very Good 5° - 15° 9° 25 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 6° - 17° 12° 44 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Very Good 10° - 21° 16° 51 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 14° - 27° 21° 25 mm some cloud 46% 2.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 15 mm mostly sunny 35% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.6h
August Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 11 mm mostly sunny 36% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 14° - 26° 20° 27 mm some cloud 48% 2.0 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Very Good 9° - 19° 14° 47 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 5° - 14° 8° 55 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.0 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
December Good 3° - 10° 5° 53 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h

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