Having been selected to host Eurobasket 2029, the Community of Madrid is poised to become the hub of European basketball excitement.  The renowned Santiago Bernabeu stadium will host the start of this famous competition, which is keenly anticipated by fans throughout the continent.  The action will move to the famed Movistar Arena after the first show, where the remaining thrilling buzzer-beaters and slam dunks will take place during September 2029.

 With an estimated economic impact of 270 million euros, this event is expected to solidify Madrid’s position as a premier travel destination for both cultural tourists and sports fans.

Many great confrontations have taken place in the Movistar Arena, a location rich in sports history.  Previously called the Palacio de los Deportes, it has played host to the dramatic 2014 Basketball World Cup, the electrifying Eurobasket 2007 final phase, and the historic 2015 Final Four, in which Real Madrid won spectacularly.  The arena’s appeal extends beyond basketball, though, as it has served as the stage for NBA games, world judo and karate championships, the ACB League’s King’s Cups, national futsal cups, and numerous other elite competitions.

Madrid is still becoming a major force in world sports.  Across more than 40 towns in the area, the Community of Madrid proudly hosted 126 top-tier athletic events last year alone, including 46 international, European, and world championships.  With the city set to host the NFL’s first game in Spain on November 16, 2025, and the eagerly awaited arrival of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026, the enthusiasm only grows as we look to the future.  All indications suggest that Madrid will continue to establish itself as a vibrant and dynamic center for international sporting events.