Estadio Centenario, Football stadium in Parque Batlle, Uruguay
The Centenario Stadium features four main stands, with the distinctive Olympic Tower rising above the main section to honor the national team's victories.
Built for the 1930 FIFA World Cup, the stadium officially opened on July 18, 1930, just in time for Uruguay's first match against Peru.
The stadium houses the Football Museum, displaying artifacts from the first World Cup, including the Jules Rimet Trophy and national team memorabilia.
Located at Avenida Ricaldoni in Montevideo, the stadium maintains a capacity of 60,235 seats and hosts international football matches and music concerts.
FIFA designated the Centenario as the only Historical Monument of World Football, recognizing its role in the first World Cup final.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: January 18, 1930
Architects: Juan Antonio Scasso
Official opening: July 18, 1930
Capacity: 60235
Website: http://www.estadiocentenario.com.uy/
Address: Montevideo, 11400
Website: http://estadiocentenario.com.uy
GPS coordinates: -34.89444,-56.15278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
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