Stadium
Short answer: Real Madrid plays its home matches at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, in Madrid, Spain. Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) puts the capacity at 83,186, while UEFA’s 2026-27 Champions League match data gives 77,498. The stadium opened on 14 December 1947. The owner is Real Madrid CF.
At a glance: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| Home club | Real Madrid |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
| Capacity (Wikidata) | 83,186 |
| Capacity (UEFA) | 77,498 |
| Opened | 14 December 1947 |
| Owner | Real Madrid CF |
| Pitch size | 105 × 68 m |
| Address | Av. Concha Espina 1, Madrid |
| Coordinates | 40.4531, -3.6884 |
| Named after | Santiago Bernabéu Yeste |
| Wikidata item | Q164027 |
Capacity: why the figures differ
Depending on the source, the ground holds 83,186 (Wikidata (capacity statement P1083)) or 77,498 (UEFA’s 2026-27 Champions League match data). The Atlas keeps Wikidata as the headline figure.
The Atlas lists every recorded figure with its source instead of choosing one silently. The Wikidata number is the general-reference value; UEFA figures describe the configuration used for its matches.
History of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
The stadium opened on 14 December 1947. Wikidata gives 14 December 1947 (P1619); UEFA records only the year 1947.
Timeline and notable matches
- 14 December 1947: The stadium opened.
- 30 May 1957: European Cup final played here: Real Madrid 2-0 Fiorentina (attendance: 124,000).
- 21 June 1964: The 1964 European Nations’ Cup final was played at the Bernabéu.
- 28 May 1969: European Cup final played here: Milan 4-1 Ajax (attendance: 31,782).
- 28 May 1980: European Cup final played here: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Hamburg (attendance: 51,000).
- 11 July 1982: The 1982 FIFA World Cup final was played at the Bernabéu.
- 22 May 2010: UEFA Champions League final played here: Bayern Munich 0-2 Inter (attendance: 73,490).
Location
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is in Madrid, Spain. Wikidata places it administratively in Chamartín (Madrid). Address: Av. Concha Espina 1, Madrid. Coordinates: 40.4531, -3.6884.
Facts and figures
- Coordinates: 40.4531, -3.6884
- The stadium has hosted four European Cup / Champions League finals: 1957, 1969, 1980 and 2010.
- UEFA records an attendance of 124,000 for the 1957 final, far above today’s capacity (83,186 on Wikidata).
- Wikidata links the stadium both to the city of Madrid and to the Chamartín district.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Estadio Santiago Bernabéu hold?
83,186 according to Wikidata (capacity statement P1083); UEFA gives 77,498.
Where is Estadio Santiago Bernabéu?
In Madrid, Spain.
What is the official name of Real Madrid’s stadium?
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
When did Estadio Santiago Bernabéu open?
14 December 1947, according to Wikidata.
Which club plays at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu?
Real Madrid.
Related pages
- Home club: Real Madrid
- How many people does Real Madrid’s stadium hold? (English page in preparation)
- How many times has Real Madrid won the league?
- When was Real Madrid founded?
- How many times has Real Madrid won the Champions League? (English page in preparation)
- Turkish edition of this page: Real Madrid stadyumu Santiago Bernabéu kaç kişilik, nerede?
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
This page belongs to the Football Atlas, Skormetri’s free library of sourced football facts. The same record is published in Turkish at skormetri.com/futbol-atlasi/real-madrid-stadyumu/; the Turkish Atlas hub holds the full library.
Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q164027 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Source: UEFA (uefa.com) — uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2049661/ (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Photo: Wikimedia Commons — commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Estadio_Santiago_Bernab%C3%A9u_39.jpg (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Photo: Wikimedia Commons — commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Estadio_Santiago_Bernab%C3%A9u_Madr… (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q164027#P466 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q164027#P131 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q164027#P1083 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q164027#P1619 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q164027#P625 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q164027#P127 (accessed 4 November 2026)
Last updated: 4 November 2026 · Data as of: 4 November 2026 · Verified with: Wikidata, UEFA, Wikimedia Commons
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