El Molinón Stadium

Address: Calle Jerónimo Ibrán s/n, Gijón, Asturias, Spain

Website: https://www.realsporting.com/

Admission: Varies by match/event; stadium tours sometimes available (check club site)

El Molinón is a football stadium in Gijón, Asturias, Spain, and is the home ground of Sporting de Gijón. It is one of Spain’s oldest football grounds, in continuous use since the early 20th century.

The venue stages domestic league and cup matches and has undergone multiple renovations and expansions over the decades to modernize facilities and seating while retaining its long sporting history. The stadium is an important local sporting landmark and focal point for club supporters.

Historically the site developed from early open grounds used for football into a formal stadium through 20th-century building campaigns; it has seen upgrades to stands, pitch, and spectator amenities in different phases.

El Molinón sits within the city of Gijón on the Bay of Biscay coast in Asturias.

• Club stadium: Home ground of Real Sporting de Gijón, the stadium has hosted Spanish domestic football at professional level since the early 20th century.

El Molinón is a short walk from Gijón city centre. Local buses and taxis serve the stadium; the nearest major landmark is the Old Town (Cimavilla), about 15-20 minutes on foot.

• Arrive early on match days for local atmosphere-Asturian fans are passionate and punctual.
• Check match schedules of Sporting de Gijón; the stadium's old concrete terraces have restricted views in some sections.
• Nearby streets can be busy on match days-use public transport to avoid parking headaches.