Madrid, Spain, Stadium

Riyadh Air Metropolitano

Atlético Madrid's modern home and the city's biggest concert stage

The Metropolitano sits in the San Blas district in eastern Madrid, about 20 minutes by metro from the centre. Its white membrane roof glows red at night, and in summer it hosts the biggest stadium tours that come to Spain.

Capacity: about 70,000
Opened: 1994
Architect: Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Home of: Atlético Madrid

Getting there

Av. de Luis Aragonés, 4, 28022 Madrid

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Departures

Metro Line 7 to Estadio MetropolitanoThe stop is right next to the stadium, about 20 minutes from Gran Vía or Sol with one change.
Metro Line 7 to Las MusasOne stop further east, a 10-minute walk and usually less crowded after the event.
Special event busesExtra buses run from Avenida de América on match and concert days. Taxis queue at the north side of the stadium.

After the show

The metro at Estadio Metropolitano gets very crowded after the event. Walk to Las Musas or San Blas station, or wait a bit at a bar nearby.

Bags and entry

Big bags and backpacks are not allowed. Bring a small bag only, there's no left-luggage at the stadium.

Power bank
Small power banks are usually allowed. Charge it before you go, mobile data gets slow with a full crowd.
Umbrella
Umbrellas aren't allowed inside. Bring a rain poncho instead.
Paying inside
Card and phone payments are accepted at the bars inside.

On the day

When the gates open

Gates usually open 90 minutes before kick-off. Fans meet early at the bars along Avenida de Luis Aragonés and at the Wall of Legends.

Eat and drink before

Avenida de Luis Aragonés
Bars and food stands outside the stadium, packed with fans in red and white before the game.
Las Rosas and San Blas
Local bars with cheap tapas and cañas, a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
Mercado de San Miguel
A classic food market in the centre, good for a bite before taking the metro east.

Home club

Atlético Madrid

Los Colchoneros

Founded: 1903
Plays here since: 2017

Atlético Madrid, the city's other big club, moved here from the Vicente Calderón in 2017. Under Diego Simeone the team has become famous for its fighting spirit and its loud, loyal fans.

Biggest honours

Eleven Spanish league titles, most recently in 2021
Europa League winners in 2010, 2012 and 2018
Intercontinental Cup winners in 1974

Legends who played here

Luis Aragonés
Fernando Torres
Diego Simeone
Diego Godín
Koke
Antoine Griezmann

Seating layout

Capacity: One of the biggest stadiums in Spain, used for football and big concerts

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Pitch / stage

Pitch / floor

Tier by tier

1
Lower tier
Close to the pitch, with the best sound during football matches.
2
Middle tier
Mostly corporate boxes and premium seats on the long sides.
3
Upper tier
Steep and high under the roof, with a full view of the bowl and the stage.

Seating tips

The East Stand is the original La Peineta grandstand and has the best view of the whole pitch.
The most passionate Atlético fans stand in the South Stand behind the goal.
For concerts the stage is usually at the north end, so the South Stand faces it head-on but is furthest away.

Where to sit

Best for a concert
East or West Stand, lower tier near the stage
A side-on view of the stage with good sound and clear sight of the screens.
Best for football
East Stand, lower tier near halfway
The classic side-on view from the original grandstand.
On a budget
North or South Stand, upper tier
Usually the cheapest seats, high up but with a full view of the bowl.
In the shade
East Stand
For evening events in the Madrid summer heat, the East Stand gets shade first.

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History

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1994

Opens as La Peineta, an athletics stadium of the Madrid region

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The stadium opened in 1994 as an athletics venue owned by the Madrid region. Locals called it La Peineta, the comb, because of the shape of its single grandstand.

Atlético Madrid took it over and started a full rebuild in 2011. The original stand was kept, new stands were built around the rest of the pitch and a huge roof was added.

Atlético played their first match here in September 2017. The stadium hosted the 2019 Champions League final, took the name Riyadh Air Metropolitano in 2024 and will host the Champions League final again in 2027.

Legendary nights

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2017

Opening night

Antoine Griezmann scored the first goal in the new stadium in a 1-0 win over Málaga, in front of the King of Spain.

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2019

Liverpool's sixth

Mohamed Salah scored a penalty in the second minute and Liverpool beat Tottenham to win their sixth European Cup.

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2024

Summer of stadium tours

The biggest rock and pop tours of the year played sold-out nights here, filling the pitch and all three tiers.

Questions fans ask

Can I visit the Metropolitano?

Yes, Atlético Madrid runs a stadium tour with the dressing room, the tunnel and the club museum on most non-match days.

How do I get to the Metropolitano?

Take Metro Line 7 to Estadio Metropolitano or Las Musas. From the city centre it takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

Is the Metropolitano covered?

The roof covers all the seats, but not the pitch. Floor tickets at concerts are open to the sky.

When do the gates open at the Metropolitano?

Usually 90 minutes before kick-off and about 2 to 3 hours before a concert. Check your ticket for the exact time.

Did you know?

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The LED lights in the roof can change colour and turn the whole stadium red and white on match days.

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