Palacio de los Deportes, Indoor arena in Iztacalco, Mexico City, Mexico
The circular structure includes a square-patterned dome spanning 120 meters and encompasses an area of 27,000 square meters of indoor space.
Designed by architect Felix Candela for the 1968 Summer Olympics, the venue opened on October 8, 1968, with a capacity of 22,370 seats.
The indoor arena transformed from a primary sports facility into a major concert venue, hosting over 400 performances by international musicians.
Located near Mexico City International Airport within the Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City complex, the arena accommodates 20,000 spectators for sporting events.
The dome construction features hyperbolic paraboloids of tubular aluminum covered with waterproof copper-sheathed plywood to create its distinctive shape.
Location: Tlalpan
Inception: 1968
Architects: Félix Candela
Official opening: October 8, 1968
Capacity: 20000
Part of: Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City
Website: https://palaciodelosdeportes.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.40528,-99.09972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
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