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Bernabéu guide: Real Madrid at home
Fully renovated, with its retractable roof and steel facade, the Bernabéu is one of the most impressive stadiums in the world, and it sits right in the city. Here's how to get there, find an official ticket and choose your seat.
- > 80,000capacity
- Line 10metro to the ground
- Roofretractable
- 9pmcommon kick-off
Getting to Madrid
| Arriving at | To the ground or centre | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Barajas airport | Metro line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, then one stop on line 10 or a 10 min walk | ≈ 25 to 35 min |
| Barajas airport (T4) | Cercanías commuter train to Nuevos Ministerios | ≈ 20 min |
| By train | Atocha and Chamartín stations (high speed from Barcelona, Seville, Valencia) | ≈ 2 h 30 from Barcelona |
Good news: the stadium is on the Paseo de la Castellana, a few metro stops from the airport. A day trip is even possible, but Madrid deserves a night.
From the centre to the ground
- Metro line 10: Santiago Bernabéu station comes out right at the stadium.
- Nuevos Ministerios (lines 6, 8 and 10, Cercanías): about ten minutes' walk up the Castellana.
- From Sol or Gran Vía: allow 20 to 25 minutes by metro.
Tap your contactless card at the gates, or buy a rechargeable transport card from the machines.
Buying an official ticket
Most seats go to season ticket holders (socios). The club sells the remaining seats on realmadrid.com, often a few days or weeks before the match.
- Ordinary Liga matches: seats come up fairly regularly but go fast. Watch the official ticket office as soon as sales open.
- Big games (Clásico, Atlético, Champions League): priority to socios and club members, very little public sale.
- Official hospitality: the safest route for a specific date.
Beware of resellers: prices on unofficial sites are often several times face value, and the club can cancel resold tickets. Buy only from the club's site or its official partners.
Where to sit
- Fondo Sur: behind the goal, with the singing section where vocal fans gather.
- Lateral and Tribuna: the side stands, best view, higher prices.
- Upper tiers: cheaper, with a spectacular view of the renovated bowl and its 360° screen.
The stadium is very steep: even up high you see the game well.
Typical budget
- Getting to Madrid;
- Your match ticket, very variable depending on the opponent;
- A night in Madrid;
- Metro, post-match tapas, and maybe the stadium tour.
Our real costs will be published here after our test trip to Madrid.
Matchday tips
- Matches often start late, around 9pm: eat before the Spanish way, or after, around midnight.
- Liga kick-off times are set only a few weeks ahead: book a flexible flight if you can.
- The stadium tour (Tour Bernabéu) runs on non-match days too.
Madrid's other clubs
There's more to Madrid than one club. Each has its own full guide: getting there, tickets, stands and tips.
FAQ
Which metro station for the Bernabéu?
Santiago Bernabéu station on line 10 comes out at the stadium. Nuevos Ministerios is also about ten minutes on foot.
How do I buy Real Madrid tickets?
On realmadrid.com, when the club releases seats not used by season ticket holders, often shortly before the match. For big games members get priority.
What time do matches start in Madrid?
Often late, between 6.30pm and 9pm. Exact times are set a few weeks before the match.
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