Estadio Campeón del Siglo, Football stadium in Bañados de Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Estadio Campeón del Siglo is an association football venue in Bañados de Carrasco, an eastern neighborhood of Montevideo, Uruguay. The stadium features natural grass, four main stands, and modern facilities that accommodate around 40,000 spectators.
Peñarol's own stadium was discussed since 1933, with projects at Parque Rodó, the Roosevelt park and attempts to buy existing grounds all failing. In 2012 president Juan Pedro Damiani presented a 40,005-seat plan; a loan of about US$20 million from Banco de la República, arranged with Tenfield, financed it. The foundation stone was laid on 19 December 2013 and work began in February 2014. The stadium opened on 28 March 2016 with a 4–1 win over River Plate.
The four stands carry the names of key club figures: Frank Henderson, Washington Cataldi, José Pedro Damiani, and Gastón Güelfi. This naming connects the venue directly to Peñarol's past and reminds visitors of people who shaped the club.
The venue sits about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) northeast of central Montevideo and can be reached by dedicated bus lines or by car with ample parking available. The grounds offer modern visitor facilities, including covered seating and refreshment areas.
The Frank Henderson stand houses not only 12,200 seats but also the club headquarters and a museum showcasing Peñarol's past. Visitors can see trophies, historic jerseys, and memorabilia from more than a century of club history.
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