The Cívitas Metropolitano is the soccer stadium of Atlético de Madrid and one of the most modern and safe stadiums in Europe. With a capacity for more than 68,000 spectators and more than 88,000m2 of surface area, the Cívitas Metropolitano serves the Atlético team and fans, in addition to hosting, thanks to the versatility of its premises, other events and shows such as Candlelight’ s candlelight concerts.
This emblematic stadium is located in the neighborhood of Rosas, district of San Blas-Canillejas and area of influence of IFEMA. Getting there by car can be easy as it is next to the M-40 freeway, however we recommend using the Metro and getting off at the Estadio Metropolitano, Canillejas or Las Rosas stops, on lines 7, 5 and 2 respectively.
Facts, curiosities and interesting things about the Cívitas Metropolitano
1. Atlético de Madrid first played here in 1996.
Despite having been inaugurated as Club Atlético de Madrid’s stadium in 2017, two decades earlier it hosted the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup that pitted the red-and-whites against FC Barcelona. At that time it was called Estadio de la Comunidad de Madrid, later baptized as Estadio de la Peineta.
2. Its name refers to the team’s old stadium.
While ‘Cívitas’ alludes to the corporate club that has become Sustainability’s new main sponsor, ‘Metropolitano’ recalls the name of its former stadium Stadium Metropolitano, where Atlético de Madrid played from 1923 to 1966.
3. It has a record-breaking flag in Spain.
The flag that flies to the southwest of the stadium and pays homage to the red and white fans is the largest flag hoisted in Spain. In total, 338 m2 of flag that you can photograph from almost any point of the stadium, highlighting the incredible corporeal with the slogan “Courage and Heart” that is next to it.
4. There is a Walk of Legends in the vicinity.
It consists of a walkway of stainless steel plaques commemorating players who have played 100 or more games for the club. The name of the player and the number of games and seasons with their respective years appear on the plaques.
In the vicinity of the Cívitas Metropolitano there is also another tribute, this time to all the stadiums that have belonged to Atlético de Madrid. A five-meter statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree indicates on its base the dates and location of each one of them.
5. It is the first stadium in the world to be fully illuminated with LEDs.
If there is a sustainable stadium, it is the Cívitas Metropolitano. It is the first stadium in the world to be exclusively LED, which allows it to contribute both to improving energy efficiency and reducingCO2 emissions.
What can you do in this stadium?
Apart from cheering on your team at the matches held in this impressive stadium, you can also enjoy an immersive experience through the history and values of Atlético de Madrid. Buy your tickets for the Cívitas Metropolitano Tour and visit the locker room, the dugouts, the presidential box or the press room. You will have a great time with the virtual reality stand, without forgetting the magnificent Interactive Museum that awaits you with its large projectors, touch screens and interactive games.
The complex is also designed to accommodate all kinds of events such as conferences, festivals and concerts. To date, it has already hosted landmark concerts such as Rammstein, Guns N’ Roses or The Weekend, as well as large-scale events such as La Velada del Año 3 by Ibai Llanos.
The Cívitas Metropolitano belongs to the list of locations that Candlelight has used as a stage for its magical evenings. Discover the next candlelight concerts in Madrid and live a sensory experience with the best pop, rock, jazz or flamenco, in its most classic and unforgettable format!