The Real Madrid Foundation's social sports schools benefit over 4,200 children and young people
The support of companies, foundations, and social organizations ensures access to educational sports for vulnerable children.
The Real Madrid Foundation supported 4,267 children and young people during the 2025/26 season through its 42 football and basketball social sports schools. These projects use sports as an educational tool to promote values such as respect, teamwork, equality, autonomy, self-esteem, and healthy living habits.
The schools are also an important instrument for social inclusion. Thanks to the scholarship and partial scholarship system promoted by the Foundation, hundreds of children can access these activities regardless of their economic or family situation, ensuring equal opportunities through sports. This effort is made possible through the collaboration of social organizations such as Cáritas and the Spanish Red Cross, and the support of sponsors and partners such as Fundación ”la Caixa,” Banco Santander, Ecopilas, Westfield Parquesur, Exolum, Unicaja, and Fundación Chamos, who help bring these projects to vulnerable children, including young migrants and other groups with limited access to sports.
Beyond training sessions
In addition to weekly training sessions, participants enjoy social sports tournaments, regional gatherings, and team-building activities. During the season, they also received visits from Real Madrid ambassadors such as Ricardo Gallego and Santiago Solari. Furthermore, students from the basketball social sports schools in Madrid had the opportunity to attend a first-team training session, a highly motivational experience.
Registration for the next season
The social sports schools have opened registration at several locations for the upcoming season. These programs provide an extracurricular alternative open to all children, regardless of their sports level. The methodology For a REAL Education: Values and Sport places each participant at the center of learning, fostering participation, motivation, and personal growth. This way, both beginners and those with more experience can enjoy sports, learn values, and progress at their own pace in an educational, inclusive, and motivating environment.
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