Campos de Sport del Sardinero, Football stadium in Gijón, Spain
Campos de Sport del Sardinero is a football stadium in Gijón with classic architecture, covered seating areas, and a capacity of around 30,000 spectators. The venue serves both sporting matches and concert performances.
Founded in 1908, this is Spain's oldest professional football field, named after a watermill that once stood nearby. Its century-long history establishes it as a cornerstone of Spanish football.
The stadium's 2018 name honors Enrique Castro Quini, a legendary striker of Real Sporting de Gijón who shaped the club's identity. The naming reflects how the team remains central to the city's sense of community.
The stadium is located near central Gijón and is easily accessible by public transportation. Guided tours are available for visitors who want to learn more about the venue's history.
In 1969, it became Spain's first fully covered football stadium, and in 1970 it hosted the nation's first televised football match. These two milestones show how it led innovations in Spanish sports.
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