Cívitas Metropolitano

Lore & Background

The original stadium was built as part of Madrid's unsuccessful bid to host the 1997 World Athletics Championships, and was opened on 6 September 1994 by the Community of Madrid. It was closed in 2004 due to the city's unsuccessful bid for the 2016 Olympics and in 2013 it passed into the possession of Atlético Madrid. The stadium was rebuilt and the new facility was reopened to the public on 16 September 2017. The stadium had a capacity of 20,000 spectators upon its closure and re-opened with a seating capacity of 68,456 after it was rebuilt.

By September 2023, this had been extended to a capacity of 70,460. The capacity then increased to 70,692 with the creation of two skyboxes, expanded VIP seatings, and an additional platform for persons with disabilities. The stadium hosted the 2019 UEFA Champions League final on 1 June 2019 and will host the 2027 UEFA Champions League final. It is one of the potential host venues for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Reader's Guide

The stadium was formerly known as Estadio de la Comunidad de Madrid, Estadio Olímpico de Madrid, and more commonly by its nickname Estadio de La Peineta. In 2016, naming rights were acquired by the Wanda Group. Following the expiration of that deal at the end of 2021–22 season, Cívitas Pacensis became the naming rights partner. On 9 October 2024, Riyadh Air became the naming rights partner. Due to UEFA sponsorship regulations the stadium is known as Estadio Metropolitano in UEFA marketing materials.

Did You Know?

• The stadium was the first 100% LED stadium in the world.
• La Peineta hosted the 9th IAAF World Cup on 21–22 September 2002.
• On 17 March 2019, the stadium hosted a women's league match between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona with 60,739 spectators, a worldwide record for a women's football match between clubs.
• In July 2023, the stadium hosted La Velada del Año, a celebrity boxing event with over 70,000 tickets sold, the highest attendance for a boxing event in Spain since 1930.