Estadio Centenario

Estadio Centenario is a football stadium in Parque Batlle in Montevideo, Uruguay, with four stands arranged around the pitch. The Olympic Tower rises above one of the main stands, marking the entrance with its clear silhouette.

The stadium was built for the 1930 FIFA World Cup and opened on July 18 of that year. Construction began in February 1929 and took about a year and a half, finishing just in time for the tournament.

The Football Museum inside preserves memories from the inaugural World Cup, including original jerseys and photographs from those early years. Visitors can walk through the collection and see how that tournament shaped the sport.

The site sits on Avenida Ricaldoni in eastern Montevideo and is easy to reach by public transport. On match days, visitors should arrive early as access gates fill and parking is limited.

FIFA recognized the stadium as the only Historical Monument of World Football, an honor no other venue received. This recognition underscores its role in hosting the first World Cup final.

Location: Montevideo

Inception: January 18, 1930

Architects: Juan Antonio Scasso

Official opening: July 18, 1930

Capacity: 60235

Address: Montevideo, 11400

Website: http://estadiocentenario.com.uy

GPS coordinates: -34.89444,-56.15278

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41