Estadio Chamartín
Stadium Former Real Madrid stadium, historical football ground
The original Real Madrid ground in Madrid’s Chamartín district, Estadio Chamartín served the club before the Bernabéu era; it figures in football history and local sport heritage tours.
Estadio Chamartín was the original home stadium of Real Madrid located in the Chamartín district of Madrid. The ground served as the club’s principal stadium in the first half of the 20th century before being replaced by a larger modern stadium.
The venue hosted domestic league matches and early club fixtures during its years of operation and played a formative role in Real Madrid’s early history. It was superseded by a newer stadium in the postwar period as the club expanded and sought higher capacity and modern facilities.
The former stadium site and its history are associated with the club’s growth during the 1920s through the 1940s, and the name Chamartín remains part of local sporting history in Madrid.
Estadio Chamartín was located in Madrid’s Chamartín area in the Community of Madrid.
- Historical role: Opened in 1924 and served as Real Madrid's principal stadium until the club moved to a larger venue in the late 1940s.
How to Get to Estadio Chamartín #
The stadium is on Paseo de la Castellana in northern Madrid. Nearest metro stations are Santiago Bernabéu (Line 10) and Nuevos Ministerios (Lines 6, 8, 10) with numerous bus routes serving the area. It is a short walk from the business district and well-signposted from major arteries.
Tips for Visiting Estadio Chamartín #
- If attending a match, buy tickets through official club channels (Real Madrid) due to high demand and scalping risk.
- For stadium tours, book in advance to access behind-the-scenes areas like the presidential box and press room.
- Note that the stadium name 'Santiago Bernabéu' is the commonly used name; 'Estadio Chamartín' refers to the original ground on the same site historically.
Best Time to Visit Estadio Chamartín #
Visit during the football season for matchday atmosphere; summer offers easier access to tours.
Weather & Climate near Estadio Chamartín #
Estadio Chamartín'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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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