The emblematic Mundial 86 Swimming Center, inaugurated in 1986 for the world championships held in the capital, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation. The Community of Madrid has commenced the second phase of this project, which is scheduled to conclude by 2029 and involves an approximate investment of five and a half million euros.
This new stage of works focuses on updating the changing rooms, the outdoor pool that hosted the main events of the 1986 World Championships, the administration and offices building, and the Sports Medicine Center. Regional President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during her visit, highlighted the significance of this reform, described as a "lung and heart" effort, emphasizing that the improvements, while not always visible, will be crucial for the future of the facilities.
The first phase of the renovation, initiated in early 2025, already represented an investment of nearly eight million euros, allocated to upgrading the electrical system, air conditioning, and the rehabilitation of the main building and the pool basin. In total, the project amounts to over 12 million euros, part of the regional 'Plan Renueva' and co-financed by the European Next Generation Funds.
The modernization aims not only to enhance aesthetics and usability but also to optimize energy efficiency, projecting an annual saving of over 400,000 euros. The regional president stressed that the reform is designed for the coming decades, ensuring the long-term utility of the facilities.
The M86 Swimming Center also serves as a significant sports training hub, managing five national programs for the Madrid Swimming Federation in disciplines such as open water, swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming. Currently, 83 professional athletes, many of whom are members of the national team, train at its facilities. The federation, which includes 66 clubs and has 8,517 registered members, is notable for its number of scholarship athletes and its contribution to the national team.
The center, which registered nearly 900,000 users in 2025, features indoor and outdoor pools, a diving pool, gyms, classrooms, changing rooms, and a cafeteria-restaurant, making its services available to the general public.
