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Estadio Gigante de Arroyito
Football stadium in Rosario, Argentina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Estadio Gigante de Arroyito (Spanish pronunciation: [xiˈɣante ðe aroˈʝito]) is a stadium in the city of Rosario, Argentina. It is owned by club Rosario Central, serving as home venue for football matches.[2] The Argentina national football team has played there several times.
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El Gigante | |
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Address | Cordiviola 1100 Rosario Argentina |
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Owner | Rosario Central |
Operator | Rosario Central |
Type | Stadium |
Genre(s) | Sporting events, Concerts |
Capacity | 41,465 [1] |
Field size | 105 x 70 m |
Surface | Grass |
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Opened | November 14, 1926; 97 years ago (1926-11-14) |
Renovated | 1957, 1963, 1968 and 1974–1978 |
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Website | |
rosariocentral.com/elgigante |
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The stadium was named after the Arroyito neighborhood where it is placed. Officially inaugurated on November 14, 1926,[3][4] the stadium has a capacity of 41,465 spectators.[1] Besides, Gigante de Arroyito was one of the venues for the 1978 FIFA World Cup and 1987 Copa América, both hosted by Argentina.