Las Mestas Sports Complex

Las Mestas Sports Complex (Asturian: Complexu Deportivu Les Mestes) is a multipurpose sports complex in Gijón, Asturias (Spain), used mainly as an equestrian facility for show jumping. It is also used as a velodrome, with its 428 m long track, and as a rugby and American football stadium.

Las Mestas Sports Complex

Front view since the River Piles
Interactive map of Las Mestas Sports Complex
Location	Gijón, Asturias
Coordinates	43°31′54″N 5°38′9″W
Owner	Gijón City Hall
Capacity	10,000
Field size	135×78 m
Surface	Natural Grass
Construction
Opened	1942
Renovated	2005
Tenants
CSI Gijón Gijón Mariners Gijón RC

It was inaugurated in 1942 and renovated in 2005. Las Mestas has a capacity of 10,000 people, 3,000 of them seated.

History

The new tribune, built in 2005, during the CSIO Gijón 2014

Inaugurated in 1942, the original use for Las Mestas was exclusively for equestrian competitions.

On 27 August 1964, a stand collapsed, ironically injuring 27 people.^[1]

The stadium has been renovated several times, the last time being in 2005 with the addition of a new covered section with 2,200 seats.

Uses

• CSI Gijón, Spain's Official Show Jumping Horse Show, part of the FEI Nations Cup Promotional League.
• Home field of the Gijon Mariners (American football).
• Velodrome.
• Concerts.

Sporting events

• 1993 European Show Jumping Championships.
• 1999 Samsung Nations Cup World Final.
• 2006 LNFA Bowl
• 2007 Copa del Rey de Rugby final.
• 2008 Inline speed skating World Cup.
• 2011 ITU Duathlon World Championships
• 2018 LNFA Bowl

International rugby union games held

	14 February 2010	Spain	5 – 10	England A	Women's friendly game

	23 February 2013	Spain	29 – 19	Nomads	Women's friendly game

	23 February 2013	Spain	15 – 25	Romania	2012–14 ENC First Division
		Try: Lionel Pardo (46'), César Sempere (78') Con: Corey Simpsons (46') Pen: Corey Simpsons (19')	Team Sheet	Try: Cătălin Fercu (22') Con: Florin Vlaicu (22') Pen: Florin Vlaicu 6 (6', 12', 17', 29', 49', 67') Cards: Mihai Macovei	Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Giuseppe Vivarini

Concerts

• 16 June 2006 — Colombian singer Shakira performed at the venue during her Fijación Oral Tour.