Stadium Gal, Soccer stadium in Irun, Spain
Stadium Gal is a soccer facility in Irun with a main grass pitch measuring 100 by 65 meters and seating for about 6,300 spectators across its stands. The complex includes a second training field, gymnasium, medical services, and administrative spaces for daily operations.
The ground was established in 1926 following a land donation by Salvador Echeandía Gal. During the Spanish Civil War it functioned as an internment camp from 1937 to 1942.
Real Unión uses this ground as home and anchors the town's sports identity. Fans from across the Basque region gather here to support their team on match days.
The location sits roughly 300 meters from the Spanish-French border crossing and is accessible from both countries. Visitors should plan ahead on match days as the facility becomes crowded and parking fills up quickly.
The ground sits so close to the French border that supporters and players from across the frontier can easily visit for matches. This unique position makes it a gathering point for sports fans from both sides.
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