Estadio 15 de Abril, stadium in Santa Fe, Argentina
Estadio 15 de Abril is the football ground of Club Atlético Unión in Santa Fe, Argentina, and also houses the club's social headquarters. Its name marks the club's founding date, April 15. The venue holds more than 27,000 spectators, with cement stands around the pitch, including the Marcelo Casabianca members' stand and the Hernán René Solari stand, known as La Redonda, for away fans.
The stadium opened in 1929 after the club had played on several different fields around the city. It became notable when electric lights were installed in 1931, making it the first venue in the region to host night matches, with the inaugural game against Rosario Central in December of that year.
The stadium's name comes from the club's founding date, April 15, making it a symbol of local identity. Fans gather here to share their passion for the team across generations, turning match days into a community celebration.
The stadium is located along Avenida Vicente Lopez y Planes and is easily accessible by car or public transport. On match days, the surrounding area fills with fans, and small shops and cafeterias near the venue provide places to gather before and after games.
The stadium was the first in the region to install electric lights for night games in 1931 and has regularly hosted major tournaments such as the Copa Argentina. This pioneering role in night illumination made it a milestone for football development in Santa Fe.
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