Last updated: September 2026
Atlético Madrid is a football institution renowned for its rich history and remarkable achievements. The Club owes much of its success on the pitch to its world-class staff and players but also to its Club management and its investments in state-of-the-art football training facilities.
In this article, we discuss the different training grounds of Atletico Madrid across the city of Madrid and how they are designed to serve as a cornerstone for player development, tactical preparation, and the cultivation of winning culture.
We will explore the following Atlético Madrid Training Complexes:
- Sports City of Majadahonda (Ciudad Deportiva De Majadahonda)
- Alcalá de Henares Training Complex (Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares)
- Metropolitano Stadium (Estadio Metropolitano)
- Atletico Madrid’s New Mega Sports City – A glimpse of the future
1. Sports City of Majadahonda (Ciudad Deportiva De Majadahonda)
Located in Majadahonda, the Cuidad Deportiva has been used since 1995 for the youth and senior men team training. This complex serves as Atletico Madrid’s home on weekdays. With a capacity of 3800 spectators, it also includes the Mini Estadio Cerro del Espino, which remains the home ground of CF Rayo Majadahonda, currently competing in the Primera Federación.
At Majadahonda, the technical infrastructure is the most vital at training sessions for improving player performance. The facility is equipped with advanced video analysis technology, which enables coaches to review footage of training sessions and matches. This detailed analysis allows them to identify specific areas of strength and weakness, facilitating targeted coaching interventions to enhance player skills and tactical understanding.
Furthermore, the complex uses GPS tracking systems to monitor players’ physical metrics in real-time during training sessions and matches. This includes data on parameters such as distance covered, sprinting speeds, and heart rate. By analyzing this data, coaches can tailor training programs to individual players’ needs, ensuring optimal physical conditioning and injury prevention.
In addition to these technical tools, the Majadahonda training complex has modern rehabilitation facilities designed to support players in their recovery from injuries. Expert physiotherapists use the latest techniques and equipment to provide personalized treatment plans, helping injured players regain full fitness and return to the field as quickly as possible.
2. Alcalá de Henares Training Complex (Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares)
Located in the Espartales neighbourhood, northeast of Madrid, the Alcalá de Henares training complex serves as the newest primary training ground where players from the youth Academy and Women’s first team Atletico Femenino train and play their competition matches.
The sports centre covers a vast area of 69,960 square metres, and is fully equipped with one natural grass pitch stadium with a capacity for 2,700 spectators, five 11-a-side artificial grass football pitches, one 7-a-side football pitch, nine paddle tennis courts, a technical area for goalkeepers and multipurpose spaces (changing rooms, gymnasium, shop, coffee shop, warehouses, teaching room and medical services).
Moreover, the complex includes fitness centers, built with the latest sports science technology. Here, players undergo comprehensive physical conditioning programs customized to enhance strength, speed, and agility, ensuring they are primed for peak performance on match day.
Besides being the home for Atletico Madrid Women’s first team and Academy youth teams, the Alcalá de Henares training complex also hosts various football education courses for coaches and players of all levels, including coaching experiences courses and football high-performance weeks for players, led by the Experts of the Club.
3. Metropolitano Stadium (Estadio Metropolitano)
As the home ground for Atletico Madrid, the Metropolitano Stadium has witnessed countless thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. The echoes of roars and cheers fuel the players as they navigate through the ups and downs of a game. While the main training ground provides the foundation for player development, the Metropolitano Stadium offers a unique setting that replicates real match conditions.
At the Metropolitano Stadium, players engage in specific drills that require the layout of a stadium. This includes practicing set-pieces, simulating match scenarios, and walking through tactical plays. Training in this stadium environment helps players adapt to the pressures of performing in front of a crowd.
Moreover, the Metropolitano Stadium offers educational opportunities for both players and coaches as part of Atletico Madrid’s commitment to excellence. The stadium hosts educational training courses that include stadium tours and museum visits, providing participants with valuable insights into the club’s history and atmosphere. These experiences enrich their learning and deepen their connection to the club, reinforcing Atletico Madrid’s legacy of greatness and cultivating a winning culture.
4. Atletico Madrid’s New Mega Sports City – A glimpse of the future
Atlético de Madrid is in the process of building one of the most ambitious sports infrastructure projects in Spanish football history. The Ciudad del Deporte, or Sport City in English, is a €350 million development located just nextto the Metropolitano stadium in the San Blas-Canillejas district of Madrid, developed as a joint initiative between the club and Madrid City Council.
Covering 265,000 square metres across five plots, the project will transform the northeastern area of Madrid into a world-class sporting hub. The development includes a dedicated High Performance Centre for Atlético’s men’s, women’s, and academy teams, a mini stadium, professional training pitches, and player dormitories, giving the club state-of-the-art facilities for player development at every level.
Beyond the club’s own infrastructure, the Ciudad del Deporte will include municipal sports facilities and a commercial complex with sports, shopping, and leisure options open to the public — making it a resource for the entire community rather than exclusively for the club.
Construction is currently underway. The works are expected to be completed in the second half of 2026 and the full complex is projected to be operational in the first half of 2027. The project is expected to create over 3,500 jobs and represents a significant step in positioning Atlético de Madrid as one of the best-resourced clubs in European football.
More Than Just Training Centres
In conclusion, Atletico Madrid’s training grounds are more than just facilities for the club’s players. They serve as hubs for football education and excellence, welcoming aspiring talents and coaches from around the world. These facilities offer a nurturing environment where young players improve their skills and coaches develop their expertise under the guidance of experienced professionals.
From early touches on the ball to skill development, tactical finesse, and cultivating a winning culture. As the club continues its quest for greatness, one thing is certain: its training grounds will remain the beating heart of its success for generations to come.
Additionally, for players and coaches seeking to develop within a genuine professional club environment, Oxasport offers exclusive programs in collaboration with Atlético de Madrid. Whether you are considering a short-term high performance camp at Atlético de Madrid to experience these world-class facilities firsthand, or exploring the full-year Atlético de Madrid boarding school program combining elite football training with accredited academics, these experiences take place at the very training complexes described in this article. To understand what training at Atlético de Madrid actually feels like from a player’s perspective, read the story of Onimisi Johnson-Audu, a 14-year-old from Calgary who spent one week inside the Atlético de Madrid Academy — told in his father’s own words.
Oxasport also offers exclusive courses for football coaches providing participants with the opportunity to elevate their understanding of the game under the guidance of the Club’s experienced professionals.
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