Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, Football stadium in Arroyito district, Rosario, Argentina
Gigante de Arroyito Stadium stands at Avenida Génova 640 in the Lisandro de la Torre neighbourhood of Rosario, owned by Club Atlético Rosario Central. Its grass pitch, mown in alternating light and dark green stripes, is ringed by a low wall topped with blue and white advertising boards. Tiered stands with yellow bands along their front edges and upper rims wrap around the field, holding 46,955 spectators after the 2024 renovation.
The stadium opened on November 14, 1926, after the club's previous field was reclaimed by railway authorities. This opening gave Rosario Central a new home for its football activities.
The stadium is named after the Arroyito neighbourhood where it stands, at the intersection of Avenida Génova and Avenida Cordiviola. Its stands have also hosted concerts, including Queen on 6 March 1981 during The Game Tour, Soda Stereo in 1990 and Guns n' Roses in 2016.
The stadium is at Avenida Génova 640, at the corner of Avenida Cordiviola in the Lisandro de la Torre neighbourhood. The pitch was lowered during the 2023 renovation, and the 1978 lighting system was completely renewed. The venue is owned by Club Atlético Rosario Central.
The stadium hosted six international matches during the 1978 FIFA World Cup, making it one of the main tournament venues in Argentina. This experience remains an important chapter in the venue's history.
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