Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso

Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso

Interior view of the new stadium
Location Coquimbo, Chile
Coordinates 29°57′55″S 71°20′18″W / 29.96528°S 71.33833°W / -29.96528; -71.33833Coordinates: 29°57′55″S 71°20′18″W / 29.96528°S 71.33833°W / -29.96528; -71.33833
Owner Municipality of Coquimbo
Capacity 18,750[1]
Field size 105 x 68 m
Surface grass
Construction
Opened January 7, 1970 (1970-01-07) (original stadium)[2]
Renovated November 19, 2008 (2008-11-19) (renovated stadium)
Construction cost $ 12,247,923,938 (renovation)
Architect Montealegre Beach Architects
Tenants
Coquimbo Unido

Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso is a multi-purpose stadium in Coquimbo, Chile. Currently, it is mostly used for football matches. It is the home stadium of Coquimbo Unido. The former stadium was inaugurated on July 1, 1970 and hold 17,750 people.

In 2007 the stadium was selected as a venue for the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. In order to comply with FIFA standards, a completely new stadium was built. Its capacity was increased from 15,000 to 18,750. The new stadium has the shape of ship so as to homage Coquimbo's oceanic tradition. The city has been famous due to its port and pirate lore. The stadium was inaugurated on November 9, 2008.

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