News
Madrid will host EuroBasket 2029, starting at the Bernabéu before 80,000 people
Madrid is preparing for one of the biggest sporting events of the coming years. EuroBasket 2029 will have the city as its main host and will begin with an opening match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where around 80,000 people are expected in a setting unusual for basketball.
The capital will not only host that symbolic opening. It will also concentrate a key part of the tournament, including group-stage matches and all decisive knockout ties through to the final. This will place Madrid at the centre of the European sporting calendar for weeks.
After the start, the competition will move to Movistar Arena, a venue already established for major events. During September, the city will receive thousands of fans, teams and visitors who will change the usual rhythm of neighbourhoods, transport and leisure.
The expected impact is high, both in visibility and in economic terms. The tournament is estimated to be followed by hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide, while in the city it will translate into activity for hotels, restaurants and shops.
Beyond the figures, the event reinforces Madrid’s position as a destination for major international occasions. The combination of sport, tourism and urban life turns events of this kind into moments that go beyond the spectacle and leave a mark on the city’s everyday life.
Although years remain, events of this kind usually bring more activity, visitors and movement to the city as the date approaches. If you live in Madrid, you will notice changes in transport, more parallel events and a much busier agenda during the tournament. It may also be an opportunity to enjoy high-level matches without leaving the city and experience an unusual international atmosphere.