Nuevo Mirandilla Stadium

After moving around such varied locations as the site now occupied by the shipyards, the so-called ‘Campo de las Balas’ next to the Hotel Atlántico, the ‘Campo Ana de Viya’ and the ‘Campo del Velódromo’, Cádiz CF finally settled in La Laguna in the middle of the last century, on the outskirts (at the time) of the city.

Opened as the Ramón de Carranza Municipal Stadium – incidentally, with a crushing defeat (0-4) against FC Barcelona, featuring Ramallets, Luis Suárez and Kubala – the stadium initially boasted an athletics track and an Olympic tower. The popular ‘preference tower’ became a symbol of Carranza until it was demolished during the second refurbishment of the Cádiz stadium.

Indeed, the Nuevo Mirandilla (so named since 2021 in compliance with the Historical Memory Law) has been renovated twice, in 1984 and 2002, to achieve its current appearance and functionality, with over 20,000 seats and the highest UEFA classification. A modern stadium ready to host major events in the beautiful game.

And yet, it retains the essence of old-school football: the summer nights where the world’s best teams provided the opening act for bonfires on the beach, the nail-biting escapes drenched in tears, the unthinkable dribbles and the impossible goals. A stadium that has earned respect and affection without needing to boast of trophies or flaunt its pedigree.

HOW TO GET THERE
The Nuevo Mirandilla stadium is situated next to the access road to Cádiz after crossing the José León de Carranza Bridge. It is therefore easily accessible by car, although parking is tricky in the surrounding streets and neighbourhoods, as there is no large designated car park. It is a residential and commercial area, so it is naturally busy. However, there is a train station at the stadium and several city bus routes.