30 min. Cercanias C3 or C4 from Sol to Nuevos Ministerios, then a 15-minute walk, or EMT bus 147 or 150 from Sol. The center of town: the most hotels, Plaza Mayor and the tapas bars within a few blocks, and a direct train to Nuevos Ministerios.
Felipe Pascua, Google Maps
Barrio de SalamancaVisiting fans pick this
25-35 min. Walk north or take an EMT bus up the Castellana. Upscale hotels and restaurants, safe and quiet at night, and close enough to walk to the game.
Chamberi
20 min. EMT bus 27 up the Castellana, or walk. A local neighborhood between the center and the stadium, with mid-priced hotels and plenty of bars.
Castellana / Chamartin
5-10 min. Walk to Avenida de Concha Espina. Business hotels steps from the gates. Easy on game day, but quiet at night and far from the sights.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guide
The Bernabeu Market food hall, entered through Gate 54, packs close to 20 restaurants inside the stadium. The Irish Rover sits 0.3 miles away on Avenida de Brasil, opens at 12:30 pm daily and hosted an official NFL fan rally in 2025. The rest of the area is office towers and business hotels along the Castellana, so most fans sleep downtown and ride up.
Map of the area
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Getting to Santiago Bernabeu
From Madrid-Barajas
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MAD Madrid-Barajas. Metro Line 8 runs to Nuevos Ministerios in 12 minutes from T1-T2-T3 and 20 minutes from T4, for 4.50 to 5 euros including the 3 euro airport fee. Nuevos Ministerios is a 15-minute walk from the stadium. Taxis charge a flat 33 euros to anywhere inside the M-30 ring. Metro Line 8 links the airport with Nuevos Ministerios (12 min from T1-T2-T3, 20 min from T4; single ticket plus 3 euro airport fee, 4.50 to 5 euros). The Airport Express bus 203 runs 24 hours to Cibeles and Atocha for 5.10 euros, cash or contactless. Cercanias trains also stop at T4.
On game day
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Cercanias to Nuevos Ministerios. Nuevos Ministerios, then walk 15 minutes north on the Castellana. Walk from Nuevos Ministerios to Avenida de Concha Espina gates. Free S10 bus, about 10 min to Santiago Bernabeu stop on the Castellana. EMT bus 27, about 30 min. Paseo de la Castellana - Santiago Bernabeu stop.
Before kickoff at Santiago Bernabeu
Before kickoff
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The Bernabeu sits on city streets with no parking lots. A ticket-only security perimeter rings the stadium; in 2025 it opened about three hours before kickoff. In 2025 the NFL put giant team helmets at Palacio de Cibeles, a team fan zone at Plaza de Espana, an NFL Shop at the Bernabeu, and team rallies at Madrid pubs. Watch nfl.com/madrid and the NFL OnePass app for the 2026 lineup. In 2025 the NFL listed official team rallies at the Irish Rover (0.3 miles from the stadium), the James Joyce Irish Pub and Collins Irish Tavern.
Game day at Santiago Bernabeu
Getting in
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Bag policy: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. No backpacks, fanny packs, coolers or camera bags. This was the 2025 Madrid policy.
Bag storage: The NFL will not hold prohibited items. The Bernabeu runs a paid cloakroom outside the stadium; location and fee change by event.
Prohibited items: Drones, umbrellas with fixed shafts, noisemakers, laser pointers, poles, tripods, large markers, inflated balls and musical instruments were banned in 2025.
Touring the stadium
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Self-guided Classic tour from 37 euros online (40 at the box office): Real Madrid museum, panoramic stadium views, changing rooms and dugouts. Book a timed slot at realmadrid.com; enter at Gate 84 on Avenida de Concha Espina. Hours Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm, Sundays 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Go Friday: on the day before and the day of an event the changing rooms and dugouts close. Guided tour from 56 euros, or Classic Flexible Time from 44 euros to use any time on your chosen date. Classic plus RM Games from 59 euros.
After the final whistle
From a specialist guide
There is no Metro at the stadium in 2026. Walk 15 minutes south on the Castellana to Nuevos Ministerios for Metro lines 6 and 8 and Cercanias trains, or queue for the free S10 bus. With 80,000 leaving at once, plan on 45 to 60 minutes to reach a downtown hotel.
One thing to avoid
From a specialist guide
Do not plan on Metro Line 10: Santiago Bernabeu station is closed for rebuilding through the end of 2026, even though many maps and guides still list it. Do not bring a backpack or any non-clear bag, because the NFL does not check prohibited items at the gate.
Food and drink at Santiago Bernabeu
Bars near the stadium
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The Irish Rover, Google Maps
The Irish Rover
Avenida de Brasil 7, 28020 Madrid
An Irish pub running since 1995 with a sports program, a full kitchen and room for a crowd. It is the obvious pregame stop for fans who want a pint within walking distance of Concha Espina.
Away fans: the closest big pub to the gates; the NFL used it for the official Commanders fan rally in 2025.
James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid, Google Maps
James Joyce Irish Pub
Calle de Alcala 59, 28014 Madrid
An Irish-owned pub a minute from Retiro Park that puts American football on its big screens every week through the Super Bowl. Easy to reach from downtown hotels before heading north.
Away fans: shows NFL games every week of the season; hosted the NFL's official Commanders pregame rally on game day in 2025.
Tobias Valdes, Google Maps
Collins Irish Tavern
Calle de Sagasta 26, 28004 Madrid
A Chamberi Irish tavern that served as a team home base for a full week in 2025.
Away fans: the NFL's official Dolphins pub for the whole 2025 game week.
NFL Madrid Bar
Calle del Laurel 4, 28005 Madrid
Decked out in American style, it airs NFL games and the Super Bowl along with European soccer. Best for catching other Sunday games after the Madrid game ends.
Away fans: madrid's American-themed bar for regular-season NFL games and the Super Bowl.
Things to do around Santiago Bernabeu
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
Tour90 points
Bernabeu Tour
The tour takes you through the Real Madrid museum, a panoramic view of the bowl, and the changing rooms and dugouts, though those close the day before an event.
$$. The day before
Eat50 points
Lunch at Bernabeu Market
Head through Gate 54 to reach the stadium's food hall, which holds close to 20 restaurants and food stalls.
$$. The day before
Outing40 points
Walk Retiro Park
Madrid's big central park is free to enter, and the main gate sits on Plaza de la Independencia by the Puerta de Alcala.
Free. The day before
Landmark40 points
Plaza Mayor
Madrid's grand arcaded square sits at the center of the oldest part of the city.
Free. The day before
Landmark65 points
Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace is open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm in winter, with last entry an hour before closing.
$$. The day before
Eat50 points
Calamari sandwich at La Campana
The bocadillo de calamares, fried squid in a crusty roll, is Madrid's signature street food, and La Campana off Plaza Mayor is a classic spot to get one.
$. The day before
Photo50 points
Mirador Madrid at Cibeles
The rooftop deck of the Palacio de Cibeles, where the NFL parked its giant helmets in 2025, costs 4 euros and is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 2 pm and 4 to 7:30 pm.
$. The day before
Eat50 points
Tapas at Mercado de San Miguel
This century-old iron market by Plaza Mayor serves tapas and drinks until 1 am on Fridays, Saturdays, and holiday eves.
$$. 19 hours before kickoff
Eat50 points
Game-day churros at San Gines
Chocolateria San Gines has served chocolate and churros since 1894 and stays open 24 hours a day, every day.
$. 6 hours before kickoff
Drink75 points
Pregame at the Irish Rover
The Irish Rover sits 0.3 miles from the stadium, opens at 12:30 pm, and hosted the NFL's official Commanders fan rally in 2025.
$$. 3 hours before kickoff
Landmark40 points
Almudena Cathedral on its feast day
Monday, November 9 is the Almudena feast, a Madrid city holiday honoring the patron saint of this cathedral next to the Royal Palace.
Free. 18 hours 30 minutes after kickoff
Seats and views at Santiago Bernabeu
Where each part of the stadium sits, and what you see from it.
Grada bajaPrimer anfiteatroSegundo anfiteatroTercer anfiteatro and the East side Cuarto anfiteatroTap any part of the stadium to see its view.
