RCDE Stadium Stadium
Football stadium, home of RCD Espanyol
In Cornellà-El Prat near Barcelona, RCDE Stadium hosts RCD Espanyol football matches and concerts; fans attend for league fixtures and large events within easy metro reach.
RCDE Stadium at a Glance#
Address: Avinguda del Baix Llobregat, 1, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://www.rcdespanyol.com/
Hours: Varies (matchdays and guided tours)
About RCDE Stadium#
RCDE Stadium, officially Estadi Cornellà-El Prat, is a football stadium in the Barcelona metropolitan area, Spain, serving as the home ground of RCD Espanyol. It is situated in the towns of Cornellà de Llobregat and El Prat de Llobregat to the southwest of central Barcelona.
The stadium hosts domestic league and cup matches as well as occasional international and club events, offering modern spectator facilities and corporate areas. It was constructed to replace the club’s previous stadium and provide an updated venue for professional football.
The stadium opened in 2009 and has been the club’s primary venue since then, integrating with local transport links and suburban infrastructure. It lies a short distance from Barcelona city centre and is accessible by regional public transport.
- Home team: Home stadium of RCD Espanyol and located in the municipality of Cornellà de Llobregat, serving local and regional football matches and events.
- Opened: Opened in 2009, it replaced the club’s older ground and features modern facilities for spectators and players.
How to Get to RCDE Stadium#
RCDE Stadium (Cornellà-El Prat, Barcelona area) is in Cornellà de Llobregat, about 10 km southwest of central Barcelona. Take Rodalies/commuter trains or FGC/metro connections toward Cornellà and exit at the local Cornellà stations (a short walk of around 10-20 minutes depending on the station) or use the Trambaix (T1/T2/T3) tram to nearby stops - on match days there are usually additional shuttle services. By car it’s reached from Barcelona via the B-23/C-31 motorways; expect stadium parking or park-and-ride arrangements on event days.
Tips for Visiting RCDE Stadium#
- Use public transport rather than driving on matchdays to avoid limited parking and traffic congestion; the stadium is in the Barcelona metropolitan area with multiple transit options into Cornellà de Llobregat.
- Arrive at least an hour before kickoff to clear security, soak up the pre-match atmosphere and avoid the busiest entry queues.
- If you're going on a non-match day, check the club's official site for tour or museum opening times-many visitors on matchdays miss the small club museum and trophy displays.
Best Time to Visit RCDE Stadium#
If you want to attend a match, plan during the football season and buy tickets in advance; outside the season is quieter for visits or tours.
Weather & Climate near RCDE Stadium#
RCDE Stadium's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (631 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 5° - 14° | 8° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Good | 6° - 15° | 10° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 3.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 21° | 46 mm | some cloud | 62% | 3.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 3.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 20° - 29° | 24° | 60 mm | some cloud | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 22° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Good | 6° - 14° | 10° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |