Spain Granada

Nuevo Los Cármenes

Football

19.189 seats

Nuevo Los Cármenes is a football stadium located in Granada, Spain, and serves as the home ground of Granada CF. Opened in the mid-1990s, the stadium has a capacity of around 19,000 spectators and offers a compact, football-focused environment. Set against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, it is one of the most distinctive mid-sized stadiums in Spanish football.

About this place

History of the stadium

Nuevo Los Cármenes was inaugurated in 1995 to replace the club’s former ground. It became the permanent home of Granada CF and has hosted league football across multiple tiers of Spanish competition. The stadium gained wider recognition during the club’s periods in La Liga and European qualification campaigns.

Architecture and design

The stadium features a rectangular bowl with four stands enclosing the pitch. Seating areas are relatively close to the field, providing clear sightlines throughout. Incremental upgrades modernized facilities while maintaining the stadium’s compact character.

Atmosphere and matchday experience

Matchdays at Nuevo Los Cármenes are known for their intense and passionate atmosphere. Granada CF supporters create strong vocal backing, particularly during local derbies and top-flight fixtures. The enclosed layout helps concentrate crowd noise and build home advantage.

Location and accessibility

The stadium is located in the Zaidín district of Granada, south of the city center. It is accessible by bus and road connections, with matchday transport services operating from central areas of the city.

Origin of the stadium name

The name Nuevo Los Cármenes refers to the historic Los Cármenes area of Granada and distinguishes the stadium from the club’s former ground. The name reflects local tradition rather than commercial sponsorship.

Address

Granada, Spain

GPS

Lat : 37.152809
Lng : -3.5956085