Estadio Pedro Marrero, Football stadium in Havana, Cuba.
Estadio Pedro Marrero is a football stadium in Havana with seating capacity for roughly 30,000 spectators arranged throughout its structure. The facility features manual scoreboards and natural grass playing surfaces located in the Ceiba neighborhood.
The stadium was originally founded in 1929 as Gran Stadium Cervecería Tropical and served primarily as a baseball venue. It was renamed after the Cuban Revolution to honor a fallen revolutionary fighter.
The stadium serves as a major gathering place for football fans in the city who come to watch matches and support their teams. It plays an important role in how locals experience and celebrate the sport together.
The stadium is located in an accessible area with multiple entrances serving different seating sections. Arriving early on match days helps avoid long queues when entering the facility.
During its early years, the facility hosted several international baseball tournaments, revealing its important role in Cuban sports development before football took over. This baseball era is often overlooked by visitors who only think of it as a modern football venue.
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