FIBA Basketball

    2014 FWCM - Event guide - Cities/Venues - Madrid

    Madrid is the capital city of Spain. It is home to three of the 100 largest companies in the world. Madrid has successfully hosted many major international sporting events and is a candidate city for the 2020 Olympic Games. Its strongest argument is the existing sport infrastructure.

    City info
    Capital of Spain and of the Madrid Community
    2020 Olympic Games Official Candidate
    Population: 3.3 million (biggest city in Spain)
    The fourth most populous urban area in European Union after Paris, London and the Ruhr area



    Arena: Palacio de los Deportes de la Comunidad
    Address: Av Felipe II, 28009 Madrid
    Capacity: 13,700 spectators
    Central Scoreboard
    Four Video Screens
    VIP Zone/Hospitality Area
    Press Conference Room
    Multi-functions Rooms
    Parking (870 spaces)