Estadio Óscar Quiteño, Soccer stadium in Santa Ana, El Salvador.
Estadio Óscar Quiteño is a football stadium in Santa Ana with a Bermuda grass pitch measuring 105 by 70 meters and four lighting towers, each holding 40 lamps. It has 10 access doors, 6 pitch entrances, two dressing rooms, radio and television booths, and parking for 150 vehicles. Its capacity is 17,500 seated spectators, the largest in western El Salvador.
The stadium was built in 1963 by the Institute of Rural Development as a multipurpose venue, with its opening match between CD FAS and Gold of Mexico. Since its creation, it has served as a key sports center for the region.
The stadium carries the name of goalkeeper Óscar Alberto Quiteño, a player whose tragic death during a friendly match remains part of the local football story. This naming choice reflects how the community honors those connected to the sport.
The stadium provides multiple entry points and infrastructure designed for large crowds, so arriving early helps avoid bottlenecks during busy events. The lighting system enables evening matches, giving you flexibility in choosing when to visit.
The stadium is owned by the Municipal Hall of Santa Ana and managed under a comodato by C.D. FAS. It was named after goalkeeper Óscar Alberto Quiteño on 15 May 1977, on the initiative of Professor Fidel Antonio Magaña. Quiteño died after a free-kick struck his chest in a friendly against Orión of Costa Rica.
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