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Tlaquepaque Stadium
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Location Unidad Valentín Gómez Farías
7 Diego Rivera Street
Center Zone
Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico
Coordinates 20°38′04″N 103°18′00″W / 20.634481°N 103.299937°W / 20.634481; -103.299937
Capacity 1,360
Surface Artificial turf
Construction
Broke ground 2008
Opened 2011
Tenants
2011 Pan American Games
Caja Oblatos C.F.D. (2020–present)

The Tlaquepaque Stadium (also known as Estadio Tlaquepaque in Spanish) is a sports venue located in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. It was built in 2011 and can hold up to 1,360 people. This stadium is special because it was created for big international sports events.

What is Tlaquepaque Stadium?

Tlaquepaque Stadium is a modern sports arena. It has an artificial turf surface, which is a type of fake grass. This makes it a great place for sports like rugby. The stadium is part of the Unidad Valentín Gómez Farías sports complex.

When was it built?

Construction for the stadium started in 2008. It was finished and officially opened in 2011. This timing was important because of a major event coming to the city.

What events has it hosted?

The stadium was built specifically to host the rugby sevens competition. This was part of the 2011 Pan American Games. These games are a huge sports event for countries in the Americas.

Later, the stadium also hosted events for the 2023 Gay Games. This shows how versatile the venue is for different types of sports competitions.

Who plays there now?

Since 2020, a local football club called Caja Oblatos C.F.D. has used the stadium as their home field. This means the stadium continues to be an active part of the community's sports scene.

Location and Features

The Tlaquepaque Stadium is found at 7 Diego Rivera Street in the Center Zone of Tlaquepaque. Tlaquepaque is a city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Its exact location can be found using special map coordinates.

Stadium Capacity

The stadium has seats for 1,360 spectators. This makes it a good size for many local and regional sports events. It provides a comfortable space for fans to watch games.

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