Estadio Morelos

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Estadio Morelos
"El Coloso del Quinceo"
centerEstadio Morelos during a soccer game
Full name Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón
Location Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Opened April 9, 1989
Owner State of Michoacan
Operator LIC. JESUS ALANIS CORNEJO
Surface Grass
Tenants Monarcas Morelia (PDFM) (1989-present)
Capacity 41,500 (football)
Field dimensions 110 x 70 m

The Estadio Morelos is named in honour of one of the most important Mexican War of Independence leader: José María Morelos y Pavón. It is one of the Mexico's mid-sized soccer stadiums, having capacity for 41,500 seats. It was built in 1989 and is located in the city of Morelia, Michoacán. This sporting facility is used mostly for soccer games and is the home of Monarcas Morelia. A feature that distinguishes it from other stadia is that it was built at the foot of a mountain named Cerro del Quinceo.



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