Rayo Vallecano must vacate stadium for up to six months due to safety issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Rayo Vallecano has been ordered to leave Vallecas Stadium for up to six months following a regional government report that cited serious safety concerns. The 50-year-old venue has been home to the club since 1976, but issues including risk of Legionnaires' disease and fire hazards prompted action. The club will now seek a temporary home, with Butarque Stadium of CD Leganés as a possible option. Renovations are necessary before Rayo can return, as they prepare for the upcoming season beginning on August 15 against Sevilla.
- •Rayo Vallecano ordered to leave Vallecas Stadium for safety concerns.
- •Renovations required to address serious regulatory non-compliance.
- •Temporary home for matches being sought, with Butarque Stadium as a candidate.
- •Vallecas Stadium has been the club's home since 1976.
- •Season kicks off on August 15 against Sevilla.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — La Liga club required to leave home stadium for up to six months amidst disease and fire concerns
"La Liga club Rayo Vallecano has been ordered to leave Vallecas Stadium following a damning report from the regional government into the state of the 50-year-old venue
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