Vicente Calderón Stadium facts for kids

The Vicente Calderón Stadium was a famous football stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was the home ground for the football club Atlético Madrid for many years. The stadium was located right next to the Manzanares River.

About the Stadium

The Vicente Calderón Stadium was a very important place for football fans. It could hold 54,907 people, which is a lot of fans! It was built on the banks of the Manzanares River in the Arganzuela area of Madrid.

Its History and Name

The stadium first opened in 1966. Back then, it was called the Estadio Manzanares, named after the nearby river. But in 1972, its name was changed to honor a very special person. It became the Vicente Calderón Stadium, named after Vicente Calderón, who was the president of the Atlético Madrid club. He was a very important leader for the team.

End of an Era

The Vicente Calderón Stadium was the home of Atlético Madrid from 1966 until 2017. After many years of exciting matches and memories, the stadium was closed. It was then taken down, with demolition starting in 2018. A new chapter began for Atlético Madrid at their new home.

Images for kids

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  A view of the stadium from the north side.

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  A view of the stadium from the south side.

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  Inside the stadium, looking towards the northwest.

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  A view of the south end stands inside the stadium.

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  The stadium being taken down in July 2019.

See also

In Spanish: Estadio Vicente Calderón para niños