La Liga Stadiums 2025-2026: An In-Depth Guide to Spain's Iconic Arenas

This comprehensive guide ranks all 20 La Liga stadiums for the 2025–2026 season by actual seating capacity—from the compact Coliseum at 10K seats to the colossal Santiago Bernabéu—with updates on renovations, temporary venues, and unique architectural features.

Ranking ALL La Liga Stadiums 2025-26 by Capacity – From Smallest to Biggest!

What are the largest stadiums in La Liga for the 2025-2026 season?

The largest stadium in La Liga for the 2025-2026 season is Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu, with a capacity of 83,186. It has recently undergone a major transformation, featuring a retractable pitch and a 360-degree video screen. 

The second largest is Riyadh Air Metropolitano, home to Atlético Madrid, which seats 70,692. It is notable for its innovative LED roof and modern amenities. 

The third-largest is the Estadio La Cartuja, a temporary home for Real Betis, which holds 70,000 spectators. It was converted from a multi-purpose venue to a dedicated football stadium.

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What's the smallest stadium in La Liga?

The smallest stadium in La Liga for the 2025-2026 season is the Coliseum, home of Getafe CF, with a temporary reduced capacity of just 10,000 seats. It is currently in the middle of a complete rebuild, which explains the limited seating. Despite its small size, it's known for being one of the most challenging away venues due to its high altitude.

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Which La Liga stadiums are under renovation or construction?

Several La Liga stadiums are undergoing significant transformations. The Santiago Bernabéu is a prime example, having just completed a multi-billion-euro overhaul that includes an innovative retractable pitch system. 

The Coliseum in Getafe is being completely rebuilt. 

The Spotify Camp Nou, home of FC Barcelona, is currently operating at a reduced capacity of 62,000 as it undergoes a massive renovation aimed at increasing its seating to over 104,000 by 2026. 

Additionally, the new Nou Mestalla stadium for Valencia CF is back under construction, with a target capacity of 70,000 seats by 2027, which will eventually replace the historic Mestalla.

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How many La Liga stadiums have a running track?

For the 2025-2026 season, no La Liga stadium has a running track separating the stands from the pitch, as many have undergone recent renovations to become football-specific venues. 

The Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, home to RCD Mallorca, and the Reale Arena of Real Sociedad are prime examples, as both have removed their running tracks to bring fans closer to the action.

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Which La Liga stadiums have unique or historical features?

Many La Liga stadiums have unique characteristics that set them apart:

• San Mamés (Athletic Bilbao) is famously known as "The Cathedral" and is the only stadium in the world to have a Michelin-star restaurant inside.
• Estadio de Vallecas (Rayo Vallecano) is distinct for having a large concrete wall instead of a fourth stand, allowing a view of the Madrid skyline from inside.
• Estadio de Mendizorrotza (Deportivo Alavés) is one of Spain’s oldest stadiums, over 100 years old, and retains a classic vibe.
• Estadio El Sadar (CA Osasuna) was designed with input from its fans, making it one of the most intimate and loud venues, and it was named Stadium of the Year in 2021.
• The Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid) features a revolutionary retractable pitch that allows the stadium to be used for multiple events without damaging the grass.

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Can you rank all 20 La Liga stadiums by seating capacity for 2025-2026?

Based on the official seating capacities for the 2025-2026 season, here is the full ranking of all 20 La Liga stadiums from smallest to largest.

1. Coliseum (Getafe CF) - 10,000 seats (reduced capacity)
2. Estadi Montilivi (Girona FC) - 14,624 seats (includes temporary sections)
3. Estadio de Vallecas (Rayo Vallecano) - 14,708 seats
4. Estadio de Mendizorrotza (Deportivo Alavés) - 19,840 seats
5. Estadio Abanca Balaídos (Celta Vigo) - 20,739 seats
6. Estadio de la Cerámica (Villarreal CF) - 23,008 seats
7. Estadio El Sadar (CA Osasuna) - 23,576 seats
8. Estadi Mallorca Son Moix (RCD Mallorca) - 26,020 seats
9. Estadi Ciutat de València (Levante UD) - 26,354 seats
10. Estadio Carlos Tartiere (Real Oviedo) - 30,500 seats
11. Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (Elche CF) - 31,388 seats
12. Reale Arena (Real Sociedad) - 39,313 seats
13. RCDE Stadium (RCD Espanyol) - 42,260 seats
14. Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán (Sevilla FC) - 43,883 seats
15. Estadio Mestalla (Valencia CF) - 49,430 seats
16. San Mamés (Athletic Bilbao) - 53,289 seats
17. Spotify Camp Nou (FC Barcelona) - 62,000 seats (reduced capacity)
18. Estadio La Cartuja (Real Betis) - 70,000 seats (temporary home)
19. Riyadh Air Metropolitano (Atlético Madrid) - 70,692 seats
20. Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid) - 83,186 seats

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Sources and References

• Game Arenas YouTube Channel (original source material)
• Official club websites for Getafe CF, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid for stadium capacity figures and renovation project details.
•  Architectural and engineering reports on stadium renovations for Santiago Bernabéu and Spotify Camp Nou.

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Last Updated

August 8, 2025. All data is accurate for the 2025-2026 La Liga season and reflects the current state of stadium renovations and temporary capacities.

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Expertise and Practical Insights

This guide is curated by Game Arenas, a team of stadium and sports venue experts with over a decade of experience in chronicling the evolution of global sports infrastructure. Our insights are based on firsthand observations, official club announcements, and architectural project documentation. For instance, the transition of the Spotify Camp Nou from a full-capacity venue to a reduced-seating construction site is a significant logistical and financial undertaking that we've followed closely, providing a unique perspective on the modernizing landscape of European football.