Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
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Not to be confused with Microestadio Malvinas Argentinas.
Malvinas Argentinas Stadium (Spanish: Estadio Malvinas Argentinas) is a stadium in the city of Mendoza in the homonymous province of Argentina. With a seating capacity of 42,000 spectators, the stadium is the largest in Mendoza. Built for the 1978 FIFA World Cup, It is owned and administered by the Provincial Government.[2]
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Estadio Malvinas Argentinas | |
Former names | Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza |
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Address | Bajada del Cerro s/n Mendoza Argentina |
Owner | Government of Mendoza |
Capacity | 42,000 [1] |
Field size | 105 x 70 m |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Built | 1976–1978 |
Opened | May 14, 1978; 45 years ago (1978-05-14) |
Architect | Rafael Viñoly [2] |
Tenants | |
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Website | |
mendoza.gov.ar/estadio |
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The venue is mostly used for association football matches, although it has hosted some rugby union games during The Rugby Championship, as well as music concerts.[3][2] In Primera División matches, local club Godoy Cruz plays their home matches at Malvinas Argentinas in some occasions.