Estadio Miguel Grau, Football stadium in Piura, Peru
Estadio Miguel Grau is a multi-use stadium in the Castilla district of Piura, Peru, with four stands, four floodlight towers reaching 1000 lx, and an artificial turf pitch. It holds about 22,500 spectators and is home to Atlético Grau, Sport Escudero, and Sport Liberal.
The stadium was built in the late 1950s and was at the time the largest sports facility in northern Peru. Decades later it underwent major renovations to bring it up to national and international standards.
The stadium is named after Miguel Grau Seminario, a naval officer born in Piura who became a national symbol during the War of the Pacific in the 19th century. His name appears throughout the city, and the stadium is one of the most visible signs of how the people of Piura honor his memory.
The stadium stands in the Castilla district, across the Piura River from the historic centre, so allow time to cross the bridge. It has been closed since 2015 and is under renovation, with completion expected in mid-2026; check locally before travelling. The Olympic pool in its south-western sector opened in 2011 with eight lanes and seating for 438.
The stadium's 2011 Olympic pool, built at its south-western edge, has eight lanes, a roof, heated water and stands for 438 spectators. Its first stone was laid on 2 February 2011 by Arturo Woodman of the Instituto Peruano del Deporte, and it opened on 21 July 2011.
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