Philippine Sports Stadium facts for kids
The PSS football field, November 2014
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| Location | Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 14°47′41″N 120°57′2″E / 14.79472°N 120.95056°E |
| Owner | Iglesia Ni Cristo (New Era University) |
| Operator | Maligaya Development Corporation |
| Capacity | 20,000 (football); 25,000 (concert) |
| Acreage | 3 hectares |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Broke ground | August 17, 2011 |
| Opened | July 21, 2014 |
| Architect | Phildipphil |
| Project manager | New San Jose Builders |
| Main contractors | Phildipphil |
The Philippine Sports Stadium is a large sports venue in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines. It is also known as the New Era University (NEU) Stadium. This stadium is mainly used for soccer games and track and field events.
It is part of a big area called Ciudad de Victoria. The Iglesia Ni Cristo church owns this entire area. The stadium is very close to the Philippine Arena, which is a huge indoor stadium. The Philippine Sports Stadium is the biggest soccer stadium in the Philippines. It can hold up to 25,000 people for concerts. For soccer games, it can fit 20,000 people. This is almost double the number of people that can fit inside the Rizal Memorial Stadium, which is another important stadium in the Philippines. The Rizal Memorial Stadium can hold about 12,000 people.
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About the Philippine Sports Stadium
The Philippine Sports Stadium is a modern sports facility. It was officially opened on July 21, 2014. Building the stadium started on August 17, 2011. It has a grass field, which is perfect for soccer games.
Where is the Stadium Located?
The stadium is found in Ciudad de Victoria. This is a large complex in Bocaue, Bulacan. It is easy to find because it is right next to the Philippine Arena. The Philippine Arena is one of the biggest indoor arenas in the world.
Who Owns and Runs It?
The Iglesia Ni Cristo church owns the Philippine Sports Stadium. New Era University, which is also connected to the church, helps manage it. The Maligaya Development Corporation operates the stadium. This means they are in charge of its daily activities and events.
What is the Stadium Used For?
The main uses for the Philippine Sports Stadium are soccer matches and track and field events. It has a large field and a track around it. Besides sports, the stadium can also host big concerts. Its large capacity makes it a great place for many different kinds of events.
Images for kids
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Stadium exterior
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See also
In Spanish: Estadio Deportivo Filipino para niños
