Real Madrid members decide this Sunday, June 7, who will preside over the white club for the coming years. Florentino Pérez, current president, faces Enrique Riquelme in historic elections: they are the first votes with two candidacies in two decades.
The electoral day is held at the Ciudad Real Madrid, in Valdebebas, with polling stations open uninterruptedly from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The count will begin afterwards, with special attention to postal voting, which could be one of the relevant elements of the night.
Demócrata will follow the electoral day, participation, the candidates' reactions, and the final result live as it is announced.
Schedule of the Real Madrid 2026 Elections
The elections for the presidency of Real Madrid are held this Sunday, June 7, 2026.
The polling stations will be open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, without interruption.
The scrutiny process will begin after the polls close. There is no exact official time to know the definitive result, but the winner could be known during Sunday night, once postal votes are incorporated and the count is completed.
Where to vote in the Real Madrid Elections
In-person voting is held at the Basketball Pavilion of Ciudad Real Madrid, in Valdebebas.
The address indicated by the club for the polling stations is Avenida Alejandro de la Sota s/n, Madrid.
The election thus moves to Valdebebas, on a day also marked by mobility restrictions in Madrid derived from the visit of Pope Leo XIV and other mass events in the capital.
Who can vote
Real Madrid members who meet the requirements established in the electoral process can vote.
To exercise the vote, it is necessary to be of legal age, have at least one year of seniority as a club member, and be registered in the electoral roll.
Members must attend with the necessary documentation to identify themselves and be able to exercise their right to vote at the designated polling stations.
Where to follow the results of the Real Madrid Elections
The results of the Real Madrid elections can be followed live on Demócrata, with the latest updates on voting, participation, reactions from Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme, and the final result when it is made public.
Follow-up is also expected during the day on the club's official channels and on Real Madrid TV.
The key to the night will be the moment after the polls close, when the votes cast by mail are incorporated and the count progresses.
When it will be known who wins the elections
The polls close at 8:00 PM. The scrutiny will begin at that moment.
The forecast is that the result will be known during Sunday night, although the exact time will depend on the pace of the count and the integration of mail-in votes.
On a day with tens of thousands of members called to vote, the result could take several hours from the closing of the polls. The key window will be between late afternoon and night.
Florentino Pérez or Enrique Riquelme
Members must choose between two candidacies: the one headed by Florentino Pérez and the one led by Enrique Riquelme.
Florentino Pérez aims to continue at the helm of the club with a project based on institutional continuity, the new Bernabéu, the defense of the member model, and major sporting moves announced during the campaign, such as José Mourinho, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, and a historic offer for a player yet to be revealed.
Enrique Riquelme presents himself as an alternative for change. His candidacy has put forward a structural renovation of the club, the defense of member ownership, the presence of figures like Raúl or Fernando Hierro in the sporting organization, and promises of signings like Erling Haaland and Rodri Hernández.
How to get to Valdebebas
Real Madrid has set up a special transport service to facilitate members' travel to Ciudad Real Madrid.
The club has provided free shuttle buses from various points in Madrid, with departures from Avenida del Partenón, near Campo de las Naciones; calle Mateo Inurria, near Plaza de Castilla; and Avenida de América.
The service operates continuously from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
You can also arrive by public transport via Cercanías Valdebebas and several bus lines near Ciudad Real Madrid.
Elections on a Sunday with complicated mobility in Madrid
The election day coincides with a Sunday of particular complexity in Madrid due to the visit of Pope Leo XIV, with religious and institutional events affecting traffic and public transport in different areas of the capital.
Therefore, the club recommends planning the trip in advance, checking traffic and transport status before leaving, and following the instructions of the organization staff.
Members arriving by private vehicle will have parking areas available at the Ciudad Real Madrid, with regulated and signposted access.