Madrid, Sports Hub: Tennis, Padel, and Football in a Week of High Competition

The Spanish capital will host world-class events such as the Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid Premier Padel P1, and key UEFA Champions League and LaLiga matches.

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The city of Madrid is gearing up for an intense week of sports, with events ranging from elite tennis at the Caja Mágica to thrilling football clashes at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano and Estadio de Vallecas.

Tennis fans will have an unmissable appointment with the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, bringing together the world's best tennis players at the Caja Mágica from April 20 to May 3. For two weeks, the public can enjoy high-level matches and watch international stars in action.
Padel will also have its spotlight with the Madrid Premier Padel P1, held from September 1 to 6 at the Movistar Arena. This P1 category tournament will gather the greatest figures in world padel, promising an unmissable spectacle for fans of the sport.
In football, Atlético de Madrid will face Arsenal Football Club on April 29 at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano, in a UEFA Champions League match. Additionally, Rayo Vallecano will play against Racing Club de Estrasburgo on April 30 at the Estadio de Vallecas in the UEFA Conference League, marking their first European semi-final.
The women's football agenda also highlights the match between Real Madrid CF and DUX Logroño on April 26 at Ciudad Real Madrid, and Atlético de Madrid Femenino against Eibar Femenino on May 3 at the Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares.
Other events include the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad on April 26 at the Estadio de Vallecas. Basketball games will also take place, such as Real Madrid against La Laguna Tenerife on April 19 and Movistar Estudiantes versus Alimerka Oviedo, both at the Movistar Arena.
Finally, the XIII Carrera en Marcha contra el Cáncer (Run Against Cancer) will be held on April 19, starting from the Paseo de la Castellana, offering an opportunity to combine physical activity with support for a charitable cause.