Trip to Madrid
Take your soccer journey beyond the United States and discover an opportunity to train, learn and experience Madrid through a Fundación Real Madrid program.
Soccer, values and culture
Fundación Real Madrid experiences in Madrid bring together soccer development, education in values and the opportunity to discover one of the world’s great soccer cities.
Players take part in training sessions led by Fundación Real Madrid coaches and continue learning through the Foundation’s methodology. The program places sporting development alongside values such as teamwork, respect, effort and positive behavior—lessons players can apply both on and off the field.
Depending on the specific program, the experience may also include a visit to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and cultural or leisure activities in Madrid.
Madrid experience options
Fundación Real Madrid offers different Madrid experiences for eligible players. Program format, dates, age requirements and availability may vary.
International tournament
The Fundación Real Madrid World Challenge is a friendly international tournament that brings together participants from Fundación Real Madrid clinics and the Educational Football Program around the world.
Players share a unique experience of football, values and cultural exchange at the World Challenge, held at Real Madrid Sports City in Madrid, Spain, every March.
Training and development
The Fundación Real Madrid Training Clinic in Madrid is a unique training experience that allows players to deepen their development through the Fundación Real Madrid methodology.
Participants from camps in the United States may be selected to attend a training week at Real Madrid’s training facilities in Madrid, Spain, where they continue learning and developing the skills introduced at camp.
The clinic gives players the opportunity to train through the iconic club’s methodology while discovering Spain’s vibrant culture in Madrid. Designed as a trip for the whole family, the Fundación Real Madrid Clinics are once-in-a-lifetime training experiences held in November and June.
Program highlights
The exact itinerary and inclusions depend on the selected program and edition.
Final dates, eligibility requirements, travel arrangements, accommodation, included activities and pricing are provided for each individual program.
Invitations and eligibility
Participation in a Fundación Real Madrid clinic or camp in the United States does not guarantee a place in a Madrid program.
Players are evaluated based on their commitment to the foundation’s values and respect.
Families who receive an invitation will be given the corresponding program details, requirements and next steps before making a decision.
Questions from families
No. Participation in a US camp does not guarantee an invitation. Players are evaluated based on their commitment to the foundation’s values and respect.
No. The World Challenge is an international youth tournament experience, while the Soccer Clinic is centered on training and development through the Fundación Real Madrid methodology. Dates, formats and eligibility requirements may differ.
Training sessions or competition activities may take place at Real Madrid’s training facilities, depending on the specific program and edition. Families receive the confirmed itinerary with their program information.
A stadium visit may form part of the Madrid experience, depending on the program and its confirmed itinerary. Exact inclusions are communicated to participating families.
Some Madrid experiences may offer arrangements or activities suitable for accompanying family members. The available options depend on the specific program and should be confirmed before booking travel.
Age requirements vary by program and edition. Eligible families receive the applicable age categories and participation requirements with the program details.
Inclusions vary and may cover different combinations of training, competition, accommodation, meals, local transportation and activities. Families should review the official program information before registering or booking travel.
Begin the journey
The journey to Madrid can begin at a Fundación Real Madrid Soccer Camp in the United States. Find an upcoming camp and give your player the opportunity to train, develop and experience the Foundation’s methodology closer to home.