Francisco Montaner Stadium
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| Francisco Montaner Stadium Estadio Francisco Montaner |
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| Location | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Opened | October 15, 1949 |
| Owner | Municipality of Ponce |
| Operator | Municipality of Ponce |
| Tenants | Ponce Lions, Winter League Baseball |
| Capacity | 12,000 (approx. maximum) |
Francisco Montaner Stadium (Estadio Francisco Montaner in Spanish) is a multi-use stadium in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
The construction of the stadium began in 1947 and it was opened on October 15, 1949. It is the multipurpose sporting facility in Puerto Rico. It is currently the home of the Ponce Lions of the Winter League Baseball season from November to January. From February to August, it is transformed into a Track and Field stadium.
The stadium has a capacity of 12,262 seats. The track is completely covered during baseball season and then the track is elevated via a hydraulic system for the track and field events.
The stadium lies next to the Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium, used mainly for basketball events.
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