Gran Canaria Stadium
Stadium Multiuse stadium in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
The Estadio de Gran Canaria in Las Palmas hosts UD Las Palmas’ home games and occasional concerts; visitors attend Canary Islands football matches and stadium events.
Gran Canaria Stadium (Estadio de Gran Canaria) is a football stadium in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, used primarily for football matches and as the home ground of UD Las Palmas. The stadium was opened in the early 2000s and replaced the city’s older stadiums as the main venue for large sports events.
The venue features covered spectator stands and modern facilities for teams and media, and it hosts domestic league matches and occasional events. It is located within the urban area of Las Palmas and is accessible by road and local public transport.
The stadium sits in the eastern suburbs of Las Palmas, within reach of the city centre and local neighbourhoods, and functions as the principal large-capacity sports arena for Gran Canaria.
- Capacity and tenant: Seating capacity is approximately 32,400, and it serves as the home stadium for UD Las Palmas in Spain's Canary Islands.
How to Get to Gran Canaria Stadium #
Estadio de Gran Canaria is in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Siete Palmas area) on Gran Canaria. From Las Palmas city centre it is a short drive or taxi ride (typically under 15 minutes) and can be reached by the city’s bus network to stops serving Siete Palmas followed by a short walk to the stadium.
From Gran Canaria Airport the stadium is reached by car via the GC‑1 motorway in roughly 20-30 minutes depending on traffic; regular interurban buses also link the airport and Las Palmas where you change to a local route toward the stadium.
Tips for Visiting Gran Canaria Stadium #
- If attending a match, arrive 45-60 minutes before kick-off to clear stadium security, locate your seating block and avoid last‑minute congestion at the gates.
- Use Las Palmas' public buses (guaguas) that serve the stadium area to avoid limited parking; check match-day bus schedules in advance as routes can be adjusted.
- If you want interior access on a non-match day, contact the club for guided-tour availability beforehand - tours are not guaranteed and are often arranged around team schedules.
Best Time to Visit Gran Canaria Stadium #
Gran Canaria Stadium is good to visit year‑round; plan around the event calendar and expect more visitors during summer and major match fixtures.
Weather & Climate near Gran Canaria Stadium #
Gran Canaria Stadium's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 28°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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