Stadium Information

The Coliseum, formerly known as Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, is the football stadium located in Getafe, Community of Madrid, which serves as home to Getafe Club de Fútbol. Officially inaugurated on September 2, 1998, it replaced the old Estadio de las Margaritas. Initially, it had a capacity for 14,500 spectators, later expanded to 16,500 seats. 

The stadium is characterized by its functional design, with the north and east stands sitting on natural hills and a partially covered west stand to protect fans from the weather. Throughout its history, the Coliseum has been the scene of important moments for Getafe CF, including promotions to La Liga and participation in European competitions. It also hosted the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League in 2010. 

In October 2023, the stadium was simply renamed as Coliseum, following a decision by the Getafe City Council and the club, motivated by controversial statements from Alfonso Pérez that were considered sexist by feminist sectors of society. This change is also part of a strategy to allow the commercialization of the stadium name in search of sponsorship revenue. 

Recently, in February 2025, plans were announced for a comprehensive renovation of the stadium, with an investment of 39 million pounds. The reforms include increasing the capacity by 3,000 seats, installing a large outdoor screen, a new roof covering all stands, and incorporating 69 state-of-the-art VIP boxes. The works are expected to begin at the end of the current season and extend over two years, although they could be suspended if the team is relegated.