Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes

All practical information, tips and advice about the Nuevo Estadio Los Cármenes, the stadium of Granada CF.

The Nuevo Estadio Los Cármenes was inaugurated in 1995 and has a capacity of 19,336 seats.

 

The history of Granada CF and Nuevo Los Carmenes

Granada Club de Futbol was founded in 1931, its colours are red and white and its motto is « Luchar para ganar » (fight to win) and « Eterna Lucha » (eternal struggle). In total, the club spent 27 seasons in the Spanish top division.

For the 2024-25 season, Granada CF accomplished what no other club in the history of football had managed to do. By collaborating directly with internationally renowned artist Saiko (from Granada) for the 2024/25 season, the club became the first club to display an artist's brand as its main sponsor for an entire season.

Its home is the Nuevo Los Cármenes stadium, located in the Zaidín neighbourhood. With a capacity of 21,400 seats, it was built in 1995 to replace the old stadium, taking advantage of the 1996 Alpine Skiing World Championship hosting.

As for the stadium's name, a Carmen is a typical house in the Albaicín neighbourhood with a kitchen garden, fountains and pools.

How to buy tickets for a Granada match at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes?

🎟️ Tickets for Granada matches are easily accessible on the club's online ticket office (direct link under "official ticket office" below) or at the stadium ticket office during the day (10am-6pm).

📆 Tickets are typically put on sale at the beginning of the week of the match (the Monday before the match).

💸 A ticket typically costs between €30 and €60 for a regular fixture.

🔃 Season ticket holders can transfer their seat.

 

Where is the ticket office located at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes?

🎟️ The Granada CF ticket office is located in the South West of the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes.

 

What are Granada CF's big matches?

⚔️ Granada CF's main derby is against Málaga.

There are also Andalusian derbies against Almería, Córdoba and Cádiz.

 

How to get to the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes in Granada?

Traffic in the surroundings is subject to permission on matchdays. Some roads around the stadium are closed for pedestrian safety.

🅿️ There is no parking at the stadium.

 

Several buses and a tram go directly to the stadium from the city centre, the train station and the bus station.

🚈 Tram 1 getting off at the "Nuevo Los Carmenes" or "Palacio Deportes" stop. Be careful on the way back, it's better to go to the "Nuevo Los Carmenes" station (otherwise the tram is already full at "Palacios Deportes").

🚍 The buses:

• "Pintor Maldonado" stop: Bus 121
• "Torre de Comares" stop: Bus 8/111
• "Avenida Dilar 86" stop: Bus 4

🎟️ The bus transport ticket can be purchased directly inside the bus by card. For the tram, you must buy it at a machine at the tram station.

 

What are the airports near Granada?

✈️ Granada has a small airport which serves Paris in France.

Other larger airports in the region are Seville and Málaga.

 

How to get around in Málaga?

🚆 Granada has a train station.

🚌 In Andalusia it is very common to travel by bus. The bus station is located in the North, Tram 1 connects directly to the bus station from the stadium. Alsa is for example a major bus company in Andalusia.

What can you eat and drink at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes?

🥤 Alcohol is forbidden in the stadium. Beverages available are non-alcoholic beer and soft drinks only (Coca, Fanta, Nestea, water).

🥪 For food, you will find hot dogs and traditional snacks.

✅ You are allowed to bring your own food and drink into the stadium (maximum 50cl bottle, non-alcoholic and without cap). Spanish supporters usually enjoy sunflower seeds (pipas) and bring their own sandwiches.

💳💵 Payment at stadium stands is by card or cash.

🏪 Various restaurants and fast food outlets are located close to the stadium, including a Burger King and a McDonald's.

 

Is there a Granada CF shop at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes?

🏪 Yes, Granada CF has two official shops: one located in the city centre, ideal for convenient and tourist shopping, and another at the Nuevo Los Cármenes Stadium, perfect for matchdays and to buy products directly at the sports venue.

Granada CF also has an online shop: https://tienda.granadacf.es/ 

 

Is there a baggage storage at the stadium?

Traditionally dangerous or bulky items are forbidden in the stadium. If refused at entry, the item is stored by the club. There is no storage service as such offered.

 

Can you visit the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes in Granada?

🏟️ Yes, visits to the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes in Granada are organised.

Guided by an expert, visitors will discover all the secrets of Nuevo Los Cármenes. To complete the experience, participants will have the opportunity to dive into virtual reality and experience the adrenaline of a match by stepping onto the pitch thanks to virtual reality glasses.

Stadium tour bookings are made on the Bstadium website, which is the club's service provider. All information here.

🎟️ You can also book your visits directly with GetYourGuide (affiliate link):

 

 

 

An exclusive visit with player welcome and warm-up on the sideline!

⭐ On matchdays, Granada Club de Futbol offers a unique experience to its fans, the « Pre-Match Experience ».

The experience includes a guided tour of the most important areas of the stadium allowing fans to immerse themselves in the behind-the-scenes of the Estadio Nuevo los Carmenes (presidential stand, VIP area, mixed zone, press conference room...), to enjoy the players' warm-up on the sideline, and soak up the unique atmosphere of the minutes before kick-off.

An unprecedented and complete experience that will surely fill you with memories and emotions!

 

This experience can be found on Bstadium, the club's service provider. All information here.

 

What are the stands at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes in Granada?

🎉 The active kop of Granada supporters is located in the "Fondo Sur" stand (South stand, on the most eastern part of the stand).

🚌 The away section is located in the north-west corner.

The players' bench and main stand are located in the "Tribuna / Sector A".

 

🛏️ Where to stay in Granada?

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What must you see in Granada?

🏛️ Here are some tourist attractions not to be missed if you're visiting Granada:

• Alhambra: book several weeks in advance (your tickets via GetYourGuide here, affiliate link)
• The various Mirador (viewpoints) in the heights of the San Pedro neighbourhood
• The Albaicín neighbourhood: authentic Arab quarter of Granada
• The Sacromonte neighbourhood
• The Granada Cathedral
• The Madraza Palace
• The Alcaicería market
• Hammam Al Andalus (your tickets via GetYourGuide here, affiliate link)

What cities are worth visiting near Granada?

Granada is located in Andalusia with many beautiful cities around it:

• Málaga
• Seville
• Cádiz
• Córdoba

In terms of stadiums, these cities are full of major grounds: Sanchez Pizjuan, Benito Villamarin and Cartuja (Seville), La Rosaleda (Málaga), Nuevo Mirandilla (Cádiz) ...