Rayo Vallecano barred from home stadium over health risks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Rayo Vallecano has been barred from playing at the Estadio de Vallecas due to a risk of Legionnaires' disease. The decision comes less than three weeks before the new La Liga season begins. A regional government audit revealed serious health and safety issues, including poor maintenance and debris accumulation. No alternative venue for home matches has been confirmed as urgent renovations are set to start immediately. The club's first home game is scheduled for August 20 against Alaves.
- •Rayo Vallecano cannot use Estadio de Vallecas due to health risks.
- •Renovations expected to take between two and six months.
- •First scheduled home match is against Alaves on August 20.
- •Players previously complained about pitch conditions and facility maintenance.
- •Club has launched a season ticket renewal campaign with a price increase.
- 10:48 AMBBC Sport — Rayo Vallecano to move stadium over Legionnaires risk
"La Liga side Rayo Vallecano are barred from playing at their home stadium just weeks before the new season over the risk of supporters contracting Legionnaires' disease.
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