Estadio Félix Capriles

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 35,000. 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 2,579 meters (8,461.286 feet) above sea level.

Estadio Sudamericano Félix Capriles

Coordinates	17.379303°S 66.16183°W / -17.379303; -66.16183
Elevation	2,579 m (8,461.286 ft)
Capacity	35,000[1] 32,100 (international)[2]
Field size	105 x 68 m
Surface	grass
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

The 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.