Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (2011) facts for kids
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| Location | San José |
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| Coordinates | 9°56′11″N 84°6′28″W / 9.93639°N 84.10778°W |
| Capacity | 35,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2009 - 2011 |
| Opened | March 26, 2011 |
| Construction cost | 110 million US Dollars |
| General contractor | Anhui Foreign Economic Construction |
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| Costa Rica national football team | |
The National Stadium of Costa Rica (Spanish: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) is a large stadium in San José, Costa Rica. It is mostly used for exciting football matches. This stadium is the biggest in Costa Rica and one of the largest in Central America. It can hold about 35,000 people. It is the home field for the Costa Rica national football team.
The stadium first opened its doors in 2011. It was built in the exact same spot where an older national stadium, built in 1924, used to stand.
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About Costa Rica's National Stadium
The Estadio Nacional is a multi-purpose stadium, meaning it can be used for many different kinds of events. While it's famous for football, it also hosts concerts, athletic events, and other big gatherings. It's a very important place for sports and culture in Costa Rica.
Stadium History and Opening
Building the new stadium took about two years, from 2009 to 2011. It cost around 110 million US Dollars to build. The stadium officially opened on March 26, 2011. This was a big event for the country.
Major Events Held Here
The Estadio Nacional has been the site of many important events. For example, it was the only place where the 2013 Copa Centroamericana football tournament was held. This shows how important the stadium is for big sports competitions in the region.
Images for kids
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The stadium during the inauguration ceremony
See also
In Spanish: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica para niños
