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.

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Gran Canaria Stadium at a Glance#

About Gran Canaria Stadium#

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.

Mild winter
Dec-Feb · 15-21°C
Pleasant weather makes it comfortable to attend events; outside peak tourist season can mean fewer non-event visitors.
Summer (peak tourist)
Jun-Sep · 22-28°C
Warmer weather and higher tourist numbers - stadium events may coincide with a busy local visitor season.
Off-peak/event-focused
Oct-May · 17-24°C
Milder temperatures and fewer tourists; plan visits around the stadium's event schedule for best access and atmosphere.

Weather & Climate near Gran Canaria Stadium#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 13° - 19° 16° 36 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
February Very Good 13° - 20° 16° 37 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.6 m/s 1.1 high 11.1h
March Excellent 13° - 21° 17° 26 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.7 m/s 1.5 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 14° - 22° 18° 19 mm partly cloudy 76% 5.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
May Ideal 15° - 23° 19° 6 mm partly cloudy 77% 5.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.4h
June Ideal 17° - 25° 21° 3 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.8h
July Excellent 18° - 27° 22° 2 mm partly cloudy 84% 5.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.6h
August Ideal 19° - 28° 23° 2 mm partly cloudy 84% 5.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.0h
September Ideal 19° - 27° 23° 12 mm some cloud 80% 4.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 25° 21° 23 mm some cloud 78% 4.0 m/s 1.3 high 11.4h
November Excellent 16° - 23° 19° 33 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h
December Very Good 14° - 20° 17° 43 mm partly cloudy 75% 4.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h

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