Super-recipe on “Santiago Bernabeu” » How much does the stadium cost Real Madrid on match days and what profit does it make
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Friday, October 24, 2025 7:05 p.m. / Updated Friday, October 24, 2025 7:10 p.m.
Real Madrid spent a fortune on the new 'Santiago Bernabeu'. The state-of-the-art arena has swallowed €1.347 billion in the seven years since the project was approved, including €184 million spent last season on noise-reduction works, but the blanco club are now reaping the full financial benefits, taking in huge amounts from home games.
The new Santiago Bernabéu reports excellent economic results. The impact that the arena that looks like a UFO has on Real Madrid supporters is extraordinary. But also for tourists who come to Madrid and to visit it in a complete tour (it costs 36 euros) or even to attend matches of Xabi Alonso's team,
Demands for tickets have reached record levels and getting a ticket through the club's website is a huge ordeal. According to the analysis done on the Suop podcast, Real Madrid spends a million euros, just for security guards, waiters, technicians, cleaning staff and assistants, on the days when they organize home matches.
Net profit of 4.6 million € on match days at the “Bernabeu”!
To this amount must be added the infrastructure and energy costs, which amount to around 100,000 euros. In addition to this money, an additional €1.3 million is estimated to be allocated to the depreciation and maintenance of the major renovations carried out at the stadium.
The total amount reaches 2.4 million euros per match! But Real Madrid easily compensates for these costs. According to the same source, each match generates revenues of 7 million euros, so that the net profit is 4.6 million euros on the day when a match takes place at the “Santiago Bernabeu”.
The new arena has an impressive futuristic look, offering a spectacular acoustic system and a 360-degree LED screen, which is the point of attraction. So fans have a unique experience.
The management of Real Madrid announced that the project also provides for lighting on the exterior facade. Tests are underway and Real Madrid fans will be able to see their favorite team's goals during matches!
