Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas Stadium

Madrid football stadium, home to Rayo Vallecano

In Madrid's Vallecas neighborhood, this stadium hosts Rayo Vallecano matches; fans come for close-quarters football atmosphere, local bars and gritty match-day culture.

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Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas at a Glance#

Address: Calle Payaso Fofó, 28053 Madrid, Spain

Website: https://www.rayovallecano.es/

Admission: Varies by match or event; stadium tours occasionally offered (approx €5-10)

About Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas#

Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas is a football stadium in the Vallecas district of Madrid and the long-standing home of Rayo Vallecano. The ground is a compact urban stadium noted for its steep stands and close proximity of spectators to the pitch.

Matchday atmosphere and local support are key reasons supporters visit, along with the club shop and matchday facilities. The stadium has been rebuilt and renovated on the same site over time to update facilities and seating.

The venue occupies a neighbourhood location in the Puente de Vallecas area of Madrid and is well connected to the city’s public transport network. Vallecas is the nearest district and forms the immediate urban context for the stadium.

  • Home ground: Home stadium of the Madrid football club Rayo Vallecano and known for its intimate atmosphere and partisan local support.
  • Capacity range: Seating capacity is roughly fourteen to fifteen thousand spectators, making it a compact urban stadium in Madrid.

How to Get to Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas#

Vallecas is well served by Madrid metro Line 1 (Portazgo and Puente de Vallecas stations are closest) and commuter rail (Cercanías) via Vallecas station. From central Madrid, it’s a 20-30 minute metro ride; walking from Portazgo station takes about 10-15 minutes.

Tips for Visiting Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas#

  • If attending a Rayo Vallecano match, use Arganda line C-2 Cercanías to Entrevías and walk 10-15 minutes or take Metro Line 1 to Portazgo and walk north - both approaches avoid the busiest areas.
  • Buy tickets in advance for important fixtures; on derby days arrive early to enjoy local bars and avoid line delays at security.
  • Check stadium notices for museum or tour availability - tours are limited and often scheduled around the club calendar.

Best Time to Visit Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas#

Best visited during the football season (Aug-May) for the authentic stadium atmosphere.

Football season
August-May · 5-30°C (Madrid seasons)
Matches are held during the European football season; atmosphere peaks on weekend fixtures and local derbies.
Summer
June-August · 20-35°C
Off-season; tours and maintenance often take place, but matchday atmosphere is absent.

Weather & Climate near Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas#

Climate

Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas'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 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 48 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° 5° 40 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
February Good 3° - 13° 6° 33 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.4 m/s 0.5 low 10.5h
March Very Good 5° - 16° 10° 25 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 7° - 18° 12° 44 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 49 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 15° - 28° 21° 24 mm some cloud 46% 2.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 14 mm mostly sunny 35% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.6h
August Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 10 mm mostly sunny 36% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 14° - 27° 21° 26 mm some cloud 48% 2.0 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 45 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 5° - 14° 9° 53 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.9 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
December Good 3° - 11° 5° 52 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h

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