Estádio Anísio Haddad, Football stadium in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
The Estádio Anísio Haddad, known as Rio Pretão, is a multi-purpose stadium in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, used mostly for football. It is owned by Rio Preto Esporte Clube and holds 14,014 people. Built in 1968, it is named after Anísio Haddad, a former club president; Rio Pretão means Big Rio Preto.
Construction of Rio Pretão was completed in 1968, and the inaugural match was played on 21 April that year, when Ponte Preta beat Rio Preto 4–1. Ponte Preta's Dicá scored the first goal in the stadium. On 12 July 1971, Catanduvense beat Rio Preto 1–0 before 17,845 spectators, a record attendance that still stands.
The stadium is owned by Rio Preto Esporte Clube, and its name honours Anísio Haddad, a former club president. Fans call it Rio Pretão, meaning Big Rio Preto, a nickname used in the city alongside the official name.
When visiting, arrive early to plan parking and access to the grounds comfortably before the match begins. The venue offers multiple entrance points and facilities designed to make the experience straightforward for guests.
The stadium's attendance record is 17,845, set on 12 July 1971 when Catanduvense beat Rio Preto 1–0 — a figure above the current capacity of 14,014. The nickname Rio Pretão means "Big Rio Preto".
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