What happens on match days?

On match days the tour is shortened or closes earlier than usual, and some areas (dressing rooms, benches) may be off limits. If you can, pick a day without a match and confirm the opening times for your date.

Bernabéu Tour opening hours

Q: What are the opening hours of the Bernabéu Tour?

As a guide, the tour opens Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:30 and on Sundays and public holidays from 9:30 to 18:00. Hours change on match days and special dates, so it is best to confirm the exact time when you book.

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tour opens almost every day of the year, but the times change on match days. Here are the guideline opening hours and how to pick the best time to go.

Opening times vary depending on the date, the fixture calendar and events. The figures on this page are a guide; always confirm the exact time when you book.

What are the opening hours of the Bernabéu Tour?

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tour opens Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:30 and Sundays and public holidays from 9:30 to 18:00. On match days the hours are cut back and areas such as the dressing rooms and benches may be closed (also the day before the match). It closes on 1 January and 25 December. Confirm the exact time when you book, as it changes with the fixture calendar.

Guideline opening hours 2026

Monday to Saturday	9:00 – 18:30
Sundays & public holidays	9:30 – 18:00
Match days	Reduced hours; may close earlier and limit access to some areas
Booking	Ticket with an assigned time slot, instant confirmation

Your ticket has an assigned time slot: that is the time you go in. Once inside, the route is self-guided and you go at your own pace (allow between 45 minutes and 2 hours).

Match days: the key thing to know

This is the crucial point: on match days the tour is shortened or closes earlier, and areas such as the dressing rooms or the bench may be off limits. If your goal is to see the full route, choose a day without a match and confirm the opening times for that date before booking (remember the ticket is non-refundable). We cover everything that changes in our match-day tour guide.

Is the tour reduced due to renovation work in 2026?

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tour runs in the fully rebuilt stadium and operates normally in 2026. Occasionally an area may be limited by maintenance work or event setups, just as on match days. Check the available route for your date when you book.

The best time to visit the Bernabéu

First thing in the morning: the opening slots tend to be quieter for that panoramic photo.
On weekdays there are fewer people than at weekends, on public holidays and during school breaks.
Avoid match days if you want the complete route.

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