Estadio Regional de Antofagasta, Multi-purpose stadium in Antofagasta, Chile.
Estadio Regional de Antofagasta is a sports complex whose main stadium has a capacity of 21,178 since its 2011–2013 renovation. The complex also includes four training fields and Field 5, which has a baseball diamond. The main stadium's eight-lane Rekortan track was installed from 2006.
The stadium opened in 1964 after construction started in 1961, initially designed as a backup venue for the 1962 football World Cup. Though planned for that purpose, it ultimately served different functions for the city.
The stadium's name honors Alberto Calvo Nieto and Miguel Bascuñán, who led the Pro-Construction Committee that pushed the project after the 1962 World Cup venue was lost. A public vote in 2010 confirmed the name Calvo y Bascuñán, which had been used informally for years.
Visitors can reach the venue using TransAntofagasta bus lines that run directly from different parts of the city to the grounds. The connection makes it convenient to get there for events or a quick visit.
The stadium sits on the former grounds of the Antofagasta Riding Club, representing a shift from equestrian activities to professional football. This transformation shows how the city's sporting focus evolved over time.
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