Santiago Bernabéu stadium guide
Madrid, Spain
Plan your Santiago Bernabéu trip
Compare tickets, flights and hotels in one search.
The Santiago Bernabéu is football's most ambitious modern rebuild. Real Madrid's home now has a retractable roof, a sliding pitch and a 360° LED ring around the bowl — and remains one of the most famous stadiums in the world.
This guide covers the rebuild, capacity, transport and the basics of a Madrid matchday.
Stadium information
- Capacity
- 78,297
- Opened
- 1947 (rebuilt 2024)
- Address
- Av. de Concha Espina, 1, 28036 Madrid
The Bernabéu has always been more theatre than terrace. Big Champions League knockouts still produce a wall of noise — particularly when Real come from behind.
Nearby airports
Madrid-Barajas (MAD)
13 km / 15 min by metro (L8) or 25 min by taxi
Where to stay
Salamanca / Chamartín
Walking distance to the Bernabéu; upscale neighbourhood.
Centro (Sol / Gran Vía)
Best food and nightlife; 15-minute metro to the ground.
La Latina / Lavapiés
Tapas and character; short metro ride to the stadium.
Tickets
Real Madrid sell tickets via their official site, opening 2-3 weeks before each match. Clásico and Champions League knockouts sell out fastest.
The new Bernabéu Tour is one of the most spectacular stadium experiences in football and includes the rooftop, dressing rooms and pitch walkway.
The new Bernabéu
The retractable roof closes in 15 minutes; the pitch slides into underground storage so the bowl can host concerts, NFL games and other events. The 360° LED ring sits below the upper tier and turns the stadium into a single visual canvas.
Premium offerings include rooftop boxes, pitch-side lounges and a new VIP entrance. Real Madrid's redevelopment is the most expensive in football history and shows in every detail.
Getting to the Bernabéu
Metro line 10 to Santiago Bernabéu station — the entrance is directly outside the stadium. From Sol or Gran Vía, allow 15-20 minutes.
Pre-match drinks happen in the Chamartín/Salamanca district; after the game, Madrid stays open very late, so head down to the centre for tapas and drinks.
FAQs
What is the Bernabéu's capacity?+
78,297 seats.
How do I get there?+
Metro line 10 to Santiago Bernabéu — directly outside the stadium.
How do I buy tickets?+
Use the official Real Madrid ticket site, which opens single-match sales 2-3 weeks before kick-off.
Is the Bernabéu Tour worth doing?+
Yes — one of the most impressive stadium tours in the world, including the rooftop.
Where should I stay?+
Salamanca or Chamartín for walking access, Centro for the best food and nightlife.
Related guides
Plan your Santiago Bernabéu trip
Compare tickets, flights and hotels in one search.