Estadio Saroldi

Parque Federico Omar Saroldi
El Saroldi
Full name Estadio Parque Federico Omar Saroldi
Location Montevideo, Uruguay
Built 1926
Opened 1926
Renovated 1993, 2008
Owner Club Atlético River Plate
Surface Grass
Capacity 6,000 (expected 10.000)
Field dimensions 105 x 68 m
Tenants
Club Atlético Olimpia (1926-1932)
Club Atlético River Plate (1932- )

Estadio Saroldi (full name: Parque Federico Omar Saroldi) is a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 6,000 all seated.[1] The stadium may be extended up to 10,000 all seated, currently this decision is being discussed.

The stadium was named in memory of River Plate's goalkeeper Federico Omar Saroldi who was fatally injured during a match between his team and Central Español.

References

  1. ^ "Stadiums in Uruguay". Worldstadiums.com. http://www.worldstadiums.com/south_america/countries/uruguay.shtml. Retrieved 21 September 2011.