Spain boasts some of the most iconic football stadiums in the world and in this article we will have a look into the biggest stadium in each of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities.
Andalusia – Benito Villamarín – Real Betis
Located in Seville, Estadio Benito Villamarín is the largest stadium in Andalusia, with a capacity of 60,721. It has been the home of Real Betis Balompié since 1929.
Aragon – La Romareda – Real Zaragoza
Located in Zaragoza, Estadio La Romareda is the largest stadium in Aragon, with a capacity of 33,608. It has been home to Real Zaragoza since its opening in 1957.
Asturias – Carlos Tartiere – Real Oviedo
Located in Oviedo, Estadio Carlos Tartiere is the largest stadium in Asturias, with a capacity of 30,500.
It has been home to Real Oviedo since it opened in 2000, replacing the old Carlos Tartiere stadium, which stood from 1932 to 2000.
Balearic Islands – Son Moix – RCD Mallorca
Located in Palma de Mallorca, Estadi Mallorca Son Moix is the largest stadium in the Balearic Islands, with a capacity of 23,142.
Built in 1999 for the Universiade Games, it became the home of RCD Mallorca the same year.
Basque Country – San Mames – Athletic Club Bilbao
Located in Bilbao, San Mamés is the largest stadium in the Basque Country, with a capacity of 53,289.
Opened in 2013, it replaced the historic old San Mamés, which had stood for 100 years.
It is the home to Athletic Club Bilbao.
Canary Islands – Gran Canaria – UD Las Palmas
Located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Estadio de Gran Canaria is the largest stadium in the Canary Islands, with a capacity of 32,392.
Opened in 2003, it replaced the historic Estadio Insular as the home of Unión Deportiva Las Palmas.
Cantabria – El Sardinero -Racing Santander
Located in Santander, Estadio El Sardinero is the largest stadium in Cantabria, with a capacity of 22,000 seats.
Opened in 1988, it replaced the old El Sardinero stadium and has been the home of Racing Santander ever since.
Castile and León – José Zorrilla – Real Valladolid
Located in Valladolid, Estadio José Zorrilla is the largest stadium in Castile and León, with a capacity of 27,618.
Opened in 1982, it replaced the old Zorrilla stadium and became the home of Real Valladolid.
Castilla-La Mancha – Carlos Belmonte – Albacete Balompié
Located in Albacete, Estadio Carlos Belmonte is the largest stadium in Castilla-La Mancha, with a capacity of 17,524.
Opened in 1960, it has been the home of Albacete for decades.
Catalonia – Camp Nou – FC Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Spotify Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Catalonia and Spain, with a capacity of 99,354 before renovations.
Opened in 1957, it has been the home of FC Barcelona and a stage for historic football moments.
Extremadura – Nuevo Vivero – CD Badajoz
Located in Badajoz, Estadio Nuevo Vivero is the largest stadium in Extremadura, with a capacity of 14,175.
Opened in 1998, it is home to CD Badajoz.
Galicia – Riazor – Deportivo La Coruña
Located in A Coruña, Estadio Riazor is the largest stadium in Galicia, with a capacity of 32,490.
Opened in 1944, it has been the home of Deportivo La Coruña for decades.
La Rioja – Las Gaunas – UD Logroñés, SD Logroñés
Located in Logroño, Estadio Las Gaunas is the largest stadium in La Rioja, with a capacity of 16,000.
Opened in 2002, it replaced the old Las Gaunas stadium and is home to UD Logroñés and SD Logroñés.
Madrid – Santiago Bernabeu – Real Madrid
Located in Madrid, Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is the largest stadium in the Community of Madrid, with a capacity of 81,044.
Opened in 1947, it has been the legendary home of Real Madrid and one of the most iconic stadiums in world football.
Murcia – Nueva Condomina – Real Murcia
Located in Murcia, Estadio Nueva Condomina is the largest stadium in the region, with a capacity of 31,179.
Opened in 2006, it replaced the old Estadio de La Condomina and became the home of Real Murcia.
Navarre – El Sadar – CA Osasuna
Located in Pamplona, El Sadar is the largest stadium in Navarre, with a capacity of 23,576.
Opened in 1967, it has been the home of CA Osasuna ever since.
Valencia – Mestalla – Valencia CF
Located in Valencia, Mestalla is the largest stadium in the Valencian Community, with a capacity of 49,430.
Opened in 1923, it is one of Spain’s oldest and most iconic football venues.
