Estadio Alberto Gallardo, Football stadium in Rimac District, Lima, Peru
Estadio Alberto Gallardo is a football stadium in the Rímac district of Lima, Peru, located near the Rímac River with a straightforward design. The field is covered with quality grass imported from the Netherlands in 1995, and the stands accommodate around 11,600 spectators positioned close to the playing surface.
The stadium was built in the 1960s under the name Estadio San Martín de Porres and originally served local football teams. Starting in 1995, Sporting Cristal took over operations and made upgrades, including replacing the playing surface to meet modern standards.
The stadium was renamed in 2012 to honor Alberto Gallardo, a legendary Peruvian footballer who played for Sporting Cristal decades earlier. This naming choice connects the venue to local football history and gives supporters a tangible link to an important figure from their team's past.
Access to the stadium is straightforward, with multiple public transport options serving the area and easy connections from different parts of Lima. Match days bring the most energy to the venue, when fans in team colors fill the space with activity and noise.
A southern stand facing the Rímac River remains closed to the public and is not used during high-risk matches against strong rivals. This restriction explains why the stadium cannot host major derby matches such as against Alianza Lima or Universitario.
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