Estádio Santa Cruz, Football stadium in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
Estádio Santa Cruz is a football stadium in Ribeirão Preto with multiple seating sections and facilities for spectators. The grounds include dining and bar areas, along with spaces designed for concerts and other entertainment events.
Construction of Estádio Santa Cruz took 15 years, from the presidency of Waldomiro Silva to that of Atílio Benedini Neto, on land that held a coffee plantation. It opened on 21 January 1968, when Botafogo beat Romania 6-2 and Sicupira scored the first goal. Brazil drew 2-2 with Poland there on 17 March 1993 before 49,358 spectators, the ground's record.
This venue serves as a gathering place for local football supporters and the community throughout the season. Fans and families come together here to celebrate victories and share in the region's sporting traditions.
It's best to arrive early to secure good seating and explore the facilities before events begin. Pathways are clearly marked throughout the grounds, making it easy to navigate between different sections.
In 2014 the stadium hosted the training sessions of the France national team during the FIFA World Cup. The Brazil national team played here twice: a 2-1 win over Chile in 1981 and a 2-2 draw with Poland in 1993.
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