Originally, with its inauguration in 1966 it was called Estadio Manzanares which was changed in the 1990s to Vincente Calderón to reflect the importance of a famous Athletico club president.
The stadium hosted three games in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Home Supporters Information
Atletics most notorious and faithful supporters are to be found in the bottom tier of the opposite stand “Fondo Sur” (see ground plan above).
Away Supporters Information
The area for away supporters is to be found in the upper tier in the “Fondo Norte” (north stand).
General Ground Information
The stadium boasts a capacity of 54,851. It regularly holds international matches of the Spanish national team and was given the UEFA 5* stadium rating in 2003.
Apart from its focus on football, Estadio Vincente Calderón is also used as a concert venue. more...
Albeit the stadium boasts great geographical advantages and history, Athletico could still be moving away from the Vincente Calderón to an own renovated stadium, La Peineta in 2012.
Only the main stand of the ground is covered the other stands have no roof.
Take the Metro line no 5 (green line) to Pirámides station. From there walk downhill to the ground. Alternatively, the stadium is also served by almost a dozen bus routes on a matchday such as lines no. 17, 18, 23, 34, 35, 36, 50, 116, 118 & 119.
Getting to the Ground (By Car)
For the sat navs of the lazy people and those that have their reasons to go to Atletico's ground by car:
the stadium is located at Paseo Virgen del Puerto 67, Puerta 4 ES in Madrid.
Getting to the Ground (Other)
On Foot
The stadium is located at Paseo Virgen del Puerto 67, Puerta 4 ES in Madrid. That’s a 20-minute walk from the Royal Palace down Gran Via de San Franciso towards the river.
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