For organizational purposes, this event is treated like a major final—think Champions League or the Copa del Rey—while around four hundred National Police officers work tirelessly to ensure safety before, during, and after Taylor Swift’s two Madrid concerts.
According to investigative desk sources, up to ten units form the security perimeter around the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and nearby areas on Wednesday and Thursday, equipped with drones, canines, and riot police to handle any incident that might arise.
In addition to the Police Intervention Units, the Prevention and Response Unit, mounted units, and canine guides, the Aviation Section will monitor access points to the venue and its surroundings with drones.
Subterranean Unit
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It is expected that more than 100,000 attendees, or “Swifties” as fans call themselves, will travel to Madrid to enjoy one of the two shows on the Eras Tour. Some fans began queuing on Monday at the stadium gates, with many traveling from abroad and other Spanish cities. Mobile Police teams focused on transportation security will oversee safety at train stations, nearby rail lines, and the metro.
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The Subterranean Unit has spent days inspecting the neighborhood’s sewer systems and examining potential security vulnerabilities, following the same protocol used for other large-scale events at the venue.
Swift’s Private Security
Starting Wednesday morning, the National Police will share practical safety tips on their social networks to help attendees, especially younger fans, avoid scams tied to ticket resales or pickpockets amid large crowds. Guidance and recommendations for the concerts will also be available on Instagram.
What sets Taylor Swift’s concerts apart from other crowded live events is the significant security presence coordinated by the artist herself. Swift travels with her own security detail, working in close coordination with the National Police to protect the singer’s safety and wellbeing. The Madrid shows are expected to bring substantial economic benefits, estimated at over 20 million euros for the city and its businesses.