Atlético de Madrid opens the Riyadh Air Metropolitano to visitors year-round through a self-guided stadium tour and a 1,400 m² interactive museum. The route covers areas normally reserved for players and coaching staff on match days, while the museum traces the club's history from its founding in 1903 to the present through touchscreens, projectors, VR and interactive games.
What it is
The visit has two parts, done at your own pace in either order. The stadium tour follows a route through the first-team locker room, mixed zone, player tunnel, dugouts and the presidential box, one of the few spots in the stadium with an unobstructed panoramic view of the full pitch.
The museum occupies 1,400 square metres across multiple interactive zones built around the club's 120-year trajectory. Exhibits use touchscreens, virtual reality headsets, projectors and games rather than static displays, so the format leans more toward hands-on experience than traditional museum viewing.
An audio guide is available in Spanish and English for those who want narrated context throughout the visit. The combined tour and museum takes roughly two hours: about one hour per section, though there is no enforced time limit. From late May to early August, the pitch typically has no grass due to concerts and events at the stadium, and the tour route may be modified during this period.
Why it's worth attending
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano is one of Europe's newest major football stadiums (opened 2017, 70,000+ capacity), and the tour gives access to restricted match-day areas that are otherwise off-limits. The museum's interactive format makes it more engaging for younger visitors than a conventional trophy-and-memorabilia setup. It works as a standalone visit or as an add-on before or after a match.
Practical info
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your time slot if you have a combined ticket. Comfortable shoes are recommended: the tour includes stairs that are not avoidable. Lockers are available for luggage (compulsory for suitcases). Free parking on the west side of the stadium via Avenida Luis Aragonés, except on match or event days.
FAQ
Can you visit the Atlético de Madrid stadium without a match ticket?
Yes. The Atleti Tour & Museum is open daily year-round, independently of the match calendar. Tickets can be purchased online or at the reception on the stadium's commercial walkway, next to the official store.
How long does the Atleti Tour & Museum take?
The estimated visit duration is two hours: approximately one hour for the stadium tour and one hour for the museum. There is no enforced time limit, so visitors can spend longer at individual exhibits.
How much do Atleti Tour & Museum tickets cost?
General admission for the museum is €10 for adults and €5 for children under 12. A combined museum and stadium tour ticket is also available. Club members receive a 50% discount. Children under 4 enter free.
Is the Atleti Tour & Museum accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
The venue accommodates visitors with reduced mobility, but arrangements must be made in advance by calling +34 91 726 04 03 or emailing atletitour@atleticodemadrid.com. A 50% disability discount applies, presented with a disability card at reception.
How do you get to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for the tour?
The stadium is in northeast Madrid, near the M-40 motorway, the airport, and IFEMA. Free parking is available on the stadium's west side via Avenida Luis Aragonés (except match days). Multiple metro and bus lines serve the area.
