Each public institution will pay €90.5 million over the next five years for La Rosaleda to host the 2030 World Cup
Future La Rosaleda stadium
Future La Rosaleda stadium Málaga C. F.

The green light has now been given for the renovation of La Rosaleda, Málaga’s football stadium and future venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

To carry out the project, the three public bodies that jointly own the stadium – the Andalusian Regional Government, the Málaga Provincial Council and the City Council – have signed a collaboration agreement to invest €270 million over the next five years, to complete the works by 2029, one year ahead of the tournament.

Each administration will contribute €90.5 million, with the funds distributed according to the following schedule: €3.7 million before the end of 2025, €9.6 million in 2026, €29 million in 2027, €28.6 million in 2028 and €19.5 million in 2029.

The renovation is essential to ensure that Málaga CF’s home ground becomes one of the 11 stadiums – spread across nine cities – set to host matches during the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Two projects in one

The funding will be divided between two parallel projects. One will focus on the renovation and expansion of the stadium itself, while the other will involve urban planning improvements and upgrades to the surrounding area of La Rosaleda.

The main renovation will see the stadium’s capacity increase from 35,000 to 45,000 seats. A roof will also be added to cover the entire seating area, sheltering it from the rain. Further improvements include infrastructure enhancements, upgraded access points and changes to the stadium’s internal layout.

One key measure under consideration is the construction of a plaza-bridge over the Guadalmedina River. As the stadium’s east stand runs parallel to the river, heavy congestion often occurs during entry and exit from that section. The bridge aims to improve crowd flow and facilitate quicker, safer evacuations, particularly at the end of matches.