Vicente Calderón Stadium
Stadium Former Atlético Madrid stadium on Madrid's Manzanares riverbank
Former Atlético Madrid stadium on Madrid’s Manzanares River, known for steep stands and matchday atmosphere. It served as the club’s home until 2017 and drew football fans to league and cup fixtures.
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Vicente Calderón Stadium was a football stadium on the banks of the Manzanares River in Madrid that served as the home ground for Atlético Madrid for several decades. It was opened in the 1960s and had a seating capacity of around 54,000 spectators.
The stadium hosted domestic and international club matches, cup finals and other sporting events while in operation. Atlético Madrid relocated to a new stadium in 2017 and the former site has since been closed and slated for redevelopment.
Located in the Community of Madrid on the southern edge of central Madrid, the arena sat beside major road links and public transport stations serving the city.
- Usage history: Opened in the mid-1960s with a seating capacity in the mid-50,000s; it served as Atlético Madrid's home stadium until the club moved to a new ground in 2017.
How to Get to Vicente Calderón Stadium #
The former stadium sat near the Puente de Segovia and the Manzanares river; the area is accessible by Madrid metro and buses (lines serving nearby destinations include Puerta del Ángel and Príncipe Pío). Current access depends on redevelopment works.
Tips for Visiting Vicente Calderón Stadium #
- The Vicente Calderón Stadium closed and was demolished in 2020; the site is a redevelopment area - check local Madrid sources for any commemorative markers or new facilities on the former site.
- For Atlético Madrid history, visit the club museum at Wanda Metropolitano for comprehensive exhibits on the Calderón era.
- If in Madrid, explore the riverside paseo and the Manzanares park area where the stadium once stood.
Best Time to Visit Vicente Calderón Stadium #
Vicente Calderón Stadium was Atlético Madrid's former stadium on the Manzanares river in Madrid, closed and demolished after the club moved to the Wanda Metropolitano in 2017-2019.
Weather & Climate near Vicente Calderón Stadium #
Vicente Calderón Stadium's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 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 50 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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