The Riyadh Air Metropolitano debuts many new features this season
Season after season, the stadium has elevated the way in which football is experienced, combining the passion for the team with innovations that consolidate it as a multi-purpose venue which is ready for all sorts of events.
This season, fans will be able to make use of numerous new features at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The home of the Rojiblancos presents a series of innovative elements that will make matchday a spectacle, the like of which has never been seen before.
The new LED Sky Ribbon is striking at first glance. The Club, in collaboration with Telefónica and LG, has developed a spectacular 360-degree screen, measuring 404 metres in length and five metres in height, which has been integrated into the inner ring of the stadium’s roof. Another product of this joint effort is the LED tunnel which leads players from the locker rooms to the pitch. Additionally, LED cylinders are distributed throughout the fan zone, visible from every angle, enabling everyone attending the match to receive information.
Innovations can also be seen in the heart of the stadium. The locker room corridor, for example, has been renovated with innovative technology, sustainable materials and a spectacular design. There are also LED screens that allow for the different pieces of content to be displayed on matchdays and during stadium tours.
Another new addition set in motion this season, beginning with the match against Elche, includes the opening of an Atleti Store in the heart of the stadium, making it easier for fans for buy official products.
The catering facilities at the stadium also feature new additions, such as the opening of a Brindis near Gate 30, a McDonald’s which will serve over 10,000 people inside the stadium during matches, and the opening of five terraces at the corners of the fan zone perimeter.
This season, our stadium is redefining the concept of hospitality in Spanish football. We are launching the Tunnel Club by Riyadh Air, a 550 m2 VIP space which can hold 150 people. This space will allow guests to watch the moments of the players in the area near the locker room, with a direct view of the tunnel and stairs leading onto the pitch.
The stadium debuts a musical Hall of Fame in the Sala Manzanares, paying tribute to artists who have made history with their concerts at the Vicente Calderón and Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The area features memorabilia, unique items and images of the performances of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden, Imagine Dragons and many more. The area covers more than 1,200 m2.
The renovation has extended to two branded clubs, such as Red Bull and Mahou, featuring a design that will grab the attention of all attendees and offer the exp
