Sport modeling agencies in Madrid
There are 19 verified modeling agencies in Madrid, 6 of them holding a state licence or a professional-association membership. Below: every agency with its boards, founding year and application route, a comparison table, and what international models need to know before applying.
Madrid is the capital of Spain and, together with Barcelona, one of the country's two main model markets. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFWMadrid), organised by IFEMA MADRID with Madrid City Council, takes place here twice a year. Our catalogue lists 19 Madrid agencies, six of them AMAE members; most are in the centre between Gran Vía, Chueca and Plaza de Alonso Martínez, around Sol, and in the Chamberí and Salamanca districts. Lithuanian models usually come here through a mother agency.
Where the agencies are in Madrid
The agencies
Mad Models
- Women
- Men
- Curve / plus-size
- Commercial
- Sport
- Talent
Mad Models is a modeling agency based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2010. It is a member of AMAE.
Agencia River
- Kids
- Sport
- Talent
Agencia River is a modeling agency based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2015. It is a member of AMAE.
Compare at a glance
| Agency | Founded | Boards | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Models | 2010 | Women, Men, Curve / plus-size, Commercial, Sport, Talent | AMAE |
| Agencia River | 2015 | Kids, Sport, Talent | AMAE |
Madrid for international models
- Plan your arrival around the MBFWMadrid calendar: in 2026 the week ran on 18–22 March and 14–19 September. As of 10 October 2026 IFEMA had not announced the 2027 dates; the week is usually held in February or March and in September.
- A single metro ticket in Zone A costs €1.50–2.00 and a 10-trip Metrobús ticket €7.30. If you are 15 to 25, the Abono Joven monthly pass for the whole region costs just €10.
- Before you travel, ask the agency to confirm the price of the model apartment in writing: according to Idealista, rent in Madrid averaged €23.40 per m² a month in September 2026, the highest of any Spanish provincial capital.
Sources: IFEMA MADRID – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (2026 m. rugsėjo 14–19 d.) · IFEMA MADRID – MBFWMadrid 2026 m. kovo 18–22 d. kalendorius ir vietos · IFEMA MADRID – 2026 m. rugsėjo savaitės pabaiga, septynios vietos mieste · IFEMA MADRID – MBFWMadrid dalyvavimo taisyklės (modelių amžius, gydytojo pažyma, KMI) · AMAE – asociacijos narių sąrašas · Metro de Madrid – L5 linijos stotys · Metro de Madrid – bilietų kainos (vienkartinis, 10 kelionių, oro uosto priedas) · Comunidad de Madrid – 2026 m. transporto kainos (Abono Joven 10 €, A zona 32,70 €, 10 kelionių 7,30 €) · Idealista – nuomos kainos Madride, 2026 m. rugsėjis (23,4 € už m²) · Idealista – 2026 m. rugsėjo nuomos ataskaita (Madridas brangiausias tarp sostinių) · Comunidad de Madrid – leidimas dirbti jaunesniems nei 16 metų (modeliai, 5 darbo dienos) · CCAM (Generalitat de Catalunya) – 080 Barcelona Fashion
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How this list is made
Each agency is checked against public company registers, state licence requirements and professional-association member lists, then against its own website. Only agencies confirmed as operating are published. No agency pays to be listed and there are no rankings or reviews. Last verified: 2026-10-10.
01How many modeling agencies are there in Madrid?
This catalogue lists 19 verified agencies in Madrid, including Maroe Management, Mad Models, Agencia River and AVA MGMT. Only agencies with a current licence or professional-association membership, or confirmed by at least two independent sources, are included.
02When is Madrid Fashion Week?
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid takes place twice a year. In 2026 it ran on 18–22 March (autumn–winter collections) and 14–19 September (spring–summer 2027). As of 10 October 2026 IFEMA had not announced the 2027 dates; the week is usually held in February or March and in September.
03Which parts of Madrid are modeling agencies in?
Of the 19 catalogue agencies, 15 give an address. Three each are in the Justicia neighbourhood between Chueca, Gran Vía and Plaza de Alonso Martínez, in Chamberí, and in the centre around Sol, Callao and Barrio de las Letras; two are in the Salamanca district and one is in Malasaña. Three more are south-west of the centre, in the Arganzuela, Latina and Carabanchel districts. Nine of the fifteen are on or near the green metro line L5.
04How much does public transport cost in Madrid?
In 2026 a single metro ticket in Zone A costs from €1.50 (up to five stations) to €2.00, and a 10-trip Metrobús ticket for the metro and EMT buses costs €7.30. The Abono Joven monthly pass for people aged 15 to 25 costs €10, and a Zone A monthly pass for those aged 26 to 64 costs €32.70. A €3 supplement is added to metro tickets at the airport stations.
05Do Madrid agencies represent models from Lithuania?
Yes. A Lithuanian model usually reaches Madrid through a mother agency that sends digitals and measurements. You can also apply directly using the form on the agency's own website. As an EU citizen you do not need a work permit in Spain.
06Can a minor work as a model in Madrid?
Anyone under 16 needs prior permission from the Madrid regional labour authority (Comunidad de Madrid) for each job. The application must be made at least 5 working days ahead, and work between 10 pm and 6 am is not allowed. The MBFWMadrid rules state that models must be over 16.
07How much does housing cost in Madrid?
According to Idealista, rent in Madrid averaged €23.40 per m² a month in September 2026, up 4.8% on a year earlier. In Centro it was €26.10, in Chamberí €26.00 and in Salamanca €28.50. The agency sets the price of a model apartment itself, so ask for it in writing.