Football in the Balearics: RCD Mallorca and where to sign up your kids

The Balearics' big football club is RCD Mallorca, based in Palma and playing at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, the archipelago's largest stadium. One thing to note: the club was relegated to the second division in May 2026, after five seasons in the top flight. Here is where to watch football and where to sign your children up.

RCD Mallorca, the archipelago's club

Founded in Palma, RCD Mallorca plays at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, opened in 1999, with a capacity of around 25,700, the largest in the Balearics, under renovation since 2022. After five seasons in the top division, the club dropped to the second division (Segunda) at the end of the 2025-2026 season: that is the level at which to follow its matches in 2026-2027.

The other island clubs

The historic rival is CD Atletico Baleares, also in Palma, which plays in the lower divisions. The other islands have their own clubs too, such as UD Ibiza and teams in Menorca and Formentera, at more modest levels.

Signing your children up for football

Most clubs, starting with RCD Mallorca, run a football school and youth teams. The simplest approach is to contact the club in your town or neighbourhood directly for time slots, fees and age categories. To move between islands on match days, see our guide to ferries.

Frequently asked questions about football in the Balearics

What is the main football club in the Balearics?
RCD Mallorca, in Palma, which plays at the Son Moix stadium.

Which division does RCD Mallorca play in?
The second division, since its relegation in May 2026.

Where can you sign your children up?
At local clubs' football schools; contact your nearest club directly.

Clubs and divisions change; check with clubs and official sources. Information verified in August 2026. The Daily Baleares is an AI-assisted publication with human review.