The Estadio Sudamericano Félix Capriles is a multi-purpose stadium in Cochabamba, Bolivia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and has a maximum capacity of 32,100.[2] It is the home stadium of Club Jorge Wilstermann and Club Aurora. It is also used for bigger concerts, political rallies, and other public events held in the city of Cochabamba.[3] It is located at 2,567 meters (8,422 feet) above sea level.
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| Coordinates | 17°22′45″S 66°09′42″W / 17.3793°S 66.1618°W |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,567 m (8,422 ft) |
| Capacity | 32,100 [1][2] |
| Surface | grass |
Field size | 105 x 68 m |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1938 |
| Renovated | 1997, 2018 |
| Expanded | 1992 |
| Architect | Jose Villavicencio |
Project manager | Felix Capriles Sainz |
| Tenants | |
| Club Jorge Wilstermann Club Aurora Club Enrique Happ Club Litoral | |
History
editThe stadium was opened in 1938. On 31 March 1963, Bolivia defeated Brazil 5–4 to win their first Copa America title at this stadium.[4]
The stadium was used during the 1997 Copa América.
In 2017, it underwent a renovation to prepare for the 2018 South American Games.
References
edit- ↑ Anuario Conmebol Sudamericana 2022. CONMEBOL. 3 April 2023. p. 28. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- 1 2 Anuario Conmebol Sudamericana 2024. CONMEBOL. 14 March 2025. pp. 62–66.
- ↑ "South America stadiums". Fussballtemple.net. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ↑ "El legado histórico del Félix Capriles". Opinion.com (in Spanish). 22 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-06-24.