Riyadh Air Metropolitano 2026

Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid

The Riyadh Air Metropolitano is the home of Club Atlético de Madrid, in the San Blas-Canillejas district of north-east Madrid, beside the M-40 ring road and close to Barajas airport and the IFEMA fairgrounds. The stadium opened to the public on 16 September 2017 with a LaLiga match between Atlético and Málaga, replacing the club's old Vicente Calderón ground on the banks of the Manzanares.

Its capacity is 70,692 spectators, and a defining feature is the sweeping roof that covers 96 percent of the seats, concentrating noise onto the pitch on match days. Beyond football, the bowl's scale has made it a regular stop for stadium concerts and large-scale shows, and the club continues to add hospitality spaces around the seating tiers.

Getting there

The simplest route is the Madrid Metro: the Estadio Metropolitano station on Line 7 sits right beside the stadium — from Sol or Nuevos Ministerios it is a direct ride of about twenty-five minutes. On busy event days, Las Rosas (Line 2) and Canillejas (Line 5) are alternatives, each about fifteen minutes away on foot. Drivers can approach via the M-40, though public transport is the more practical option for major events.

FAQ

How many people does the Riyadh Air Metropolitano hold? 70,692 spectators, with 96 percent of seats protected by the roof.

What is the best way to reach the stadium? Metro Line 7 to Estadio Metropolitano, directly beside the ground; Las Rosas (Line 2) and Canillejas (Line 5) are useful alternatives when Line 7 is crowded, both around a fifteen-minute walk away.