Madrid Football Travel Guide
Plan a football trip to Madrid — choose a club, pick a match, and sort tickets, hotels and matchday around it.
Top clubs
Real Madrid, Atlético
Stadiums
Santiago Bernabéu, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Best time
Sep – Nov, Mar – May
Getting around
Public transport to every ground
Choose your club
Upcoming matches in Madrid
Atleti v Málaga
Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 21:00 · Primera Division
Atleti v Villarreal
Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 17:00 · Primera Division
Real Madrid v Real Sociedad
Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 21:00 · Primera Division
Real Madrid v Málaga
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 17:00 · Primera Division
Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano
Sun, 13 Sept 2026, 17:00 · Primera Division
Atleti v Osasuna
Wed, 16 Sept 2026, 17:00 · Primera Division
Where to stay for Santiago Bernabéu
The Bernabéu sits on the Paseo de la Castellana, so you do not need to sleep next door. Pick a base by budget and the rest of your Madrid weekend, then check Metro de Madrid for temporary line or station works before matchday.
Chamartín & around the stadium
€€Closest to the turnstiles and handy for late kick-offs, but quieter for food and nightlife than the centre.
- To the stadium
- 5–15 min walk
- Best for
- Walk to the ground
Salamanca
€€€Upmarket district a short hop down the Castellana; best for couples who want good restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
- To the stadium
- Short metro/bus journey or around 25 min walk
- Best for
- Comfort & dining
City centre (Sol / Gran Vía)
€€You trade a short metro ride for being in the heart of Madrid before and after the match — the best all-round base.
- To the stadium
- Usually 20–30 min by public transport; check current works
- Best for
- First-time visitors
€ bands are an indicative area comparison; live prices and availability are shown by our booking partners. We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you. Matchday connection source checked 2026-07-22.
Open the full matchday stay guideGetting around
Madrid's metro is fast and cheap; both big grounds sit right on a line, so stay near any central station.
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