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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – Key Information

• Opened: The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium opened on 14 December 1947.
  
• Named After: It was renamed in 1955 in honour of former Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu, who oversaw its construction and helped transform the club.
  
• Capacity: Following its extensive redevelopment, the stadium accommodates approximately 83,000 spectators.
  
• Major Finals: The Bernabéu hosted the 1964 European Championship final and the 1982 FIFA World Cup final.
  
• Retractable Roof and Pitch: Its modernisation introduced a retractable roof and an advanced retractable pitch system, allowing the stadium to host football, concerts and other major events.
  
• Address: Avenida de Concha Espina 1, 28036 Madrid, Spain.
  
• Nearest Metro: Santiago Bernabéu station on Line 10 is normally the closest stop. Check Metro Madrid before travelling because temporary engineering works or match-day changes may affect services. Metro Madrid
  
• Alternative Rail Station: Nuevos Ministerios is the nearest major Cercanías railway and Metro interchange.
  
• Bus Services: Routes serving the stadium area include 14, 27, 40, 43, 120, 126, 147 and 150, plus night buses N22 and N24. Madrid tourism transport information
  
• Cycling: Nearby BiciMAD docking stations include Paseo de la Castellana, Paseo de la Habana, Doctor Fleming and Avenida del General Perón.
  
• Parking: Parking immediately around the Bernabéu is limited and surrounding roads become extremely busy on match days. Visitors driving should reserve a nearby public car park in advance and allow extra time. Madrid’s tourism authority lists parking services such as EMT Parking Madrid, Parclick, Parkimeter and Saba. Madrid parking guidance
  
• Recommended Arrival: Arrive at least 60–90 minutes before kick-off to allow time for security checks, locating the correct entrance and navigating match-day crowds.