He Santiago BernabéuReal Madrid venue designed and built by FCC Construction, has been recognized as the best stadium in the world in 2024 by the World Football Summit (WFS)the main platform for the global football industry.
The award highlights “the innovative features of the Santiago Bernabéu and its ambitious vision of redefining not only the panorama of sports stadiums, but also the cultural and economic fabric of Madrid.”
The award highlights the “unique innovation” carried out by FCC Construction in different aspects of the new Santiago Bernabéu, such as the construction of a state-of-the-art retractable field with underground greenhousea 360-degree video scoreboard that wraps around the stadium’s entire interior and external digital skin that turns it into a dynamic urban landmark.
Furthermore, it highlights the stadium’s adaptability to become in the cultural and tourist center of the capital of Spain in a year in which it has hosted concerts by international artists such as Taylor SwiftKarol G. or Luis Miguel, among others.
Jan Alessie, co-founder of World Football Summit, stated that “the Santiago Bernabéu is not just a stadium; It is a sample of the future of sports and entertainment venues. Its combination of cutting-edge technology, sustainability and multifunctionality sets a new standard for what a modern stadium can be. “It is a turning point in the industry and a vital asset for Madrid’s economy.”
