Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso

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.

Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso
Interior view of the new stadium
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LocationCoquimbo, Chile
Coordinates29°57′55″S 71°20′18″W / 29.96528°S 71.33833°W / -29.96528; -71.33833
OwnerMunicipality of Coquimbo
Capacity18,750[1]
Field size105 x 68 m
Surfacegrass
Construction
OpenedJanuary 7, 1970 (1970-01-07) (original stadium)
RenovatedNovember 19, 2008 (2008-11-19) (renovated stadium)
Construction cost$ 12,247,923,938 (renovation)
ArchitectMontealegre Beach Architects
Tenants
Coquimbo Unido

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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