MADRID
Spain
One of 20 GPFL Host Cities
KEY STADIUMS
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 81,044
Metropolitano Stadium 68,456
POPULATION
Metro 6,714,000 (2022)
Urban 3,155,360 (2022)
Main Attractions
Museo Nacional del Prado, Plaza Mayor, El Retiro Park, Royal Palace of Madrid, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Other Sports Venues
Palacio de Deportes Basketball, Caja Mágica Tennis, Madrid La Vuelta
Most Visited City Ranking
37
World's Best City Ranking
8
Why did we choose Madrid?
Madrid or Barcelona. What a choice, aye? Many would say both Spanish cities should host a GPFL club, and they’re probably right. But we needed a full global spread for our host cities so decided, from Spain, there could be only one…so there is.
MADRID
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the third-largest in the EU.
The city lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula. Capital city of Spain (almost without interruption since 1561), it is also the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. The city is situated on an elevated plain about 300 km (190 mi) from the closest seaside location. The local climate features hot summers and cool winters – a nice mix.
The Madrid urban agglomeration has the second-largest GDP in the European Union and its influence in politics, sport, education, entertainment, environment, media, fashion, science, culture, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world’s major global cities.