Balaídos
The oldest ground on the list (1928) still has to reach 42,000 seats: an ambitious project, funding not secured, FIFA approval pending.
🇪🇸 Spain · 1 stadium · awaiting FIFA approval
Vigo
Awaiting FIFA validation
Put forward alongside Valencia in March 2026, Vigo has to take Balaídos above 42,000 seats — without the funding in place.
The largest city in Galicia, Vigo was put to FIFA on 26 March 2026 to replace A Coruña. The Balaídos expansion project (a retractable roof, a second tier) still has to be funded.
Getting there
Train from Madrid: about 4 hours on the Alvia via Ourense (check times on renfe.com). Porto is 150 km away: regional Celta train (about 2 h 20 min, to be checked) and buses. Peinador airport is 9 km away.
Getting around
Vitrasa city buses. Balaídos is south-west of the centre. Fares and routes to be confirmed on vitrasa.es.
Don’t miss
- Cíes Islands — A national park reached by boat (with a visitor quota), and some of the finest beaches in Europe.
- Casco Vello — The old quarter and the oysters of Rúa Pescadería.
- Monte do Castro — A fortress and a panoramic view over the ría.
Sources
Last checked : 30 August 2026