Estadio de La Cartuja

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Updated On :06 Mar, 2021

Full Name
Estadio de La Cartuja

Capacity
60,000

Location
Spain

Surface Type
Grass

Estadio Olimpico de Sevilla is a well-known multi-purpose stadium in Spain, commonly known as La Cartuja stadium. Built to host the World Championship in Athletics, the stadium can accommodate around 60,000 people. It is managed by Sociedad Olimpico de Sevilla, participated with Regional Government of Andalusia, the Spanish Government, and Seville Provincial District. The stadium was occasionally used by the Spanish National Football Team until their last match in 2012. It serves as the home ground for the Spanish Football team.

Trivia

This stadium was chosen twice to host the final of Davis Cup: in 2011 and 2004.
The Estadio Olimpico hosted the UEFA Cup final match in 2003 between Porto and Celtic.

Significance

This stadium was uniquely designed by Antonio Cruz Villalon and Antonio Ortiz Garcia.
The field of Estadio Olimpico is spread in 105 x 68 meters dimensions.
This stadium was officially opened on 5th May in 1999 after the construction period of two years.
The stage has hosted the IAAF World Championship in Athletics in the year 1999.
Mexican singer Luis Miguel performed here as part of his "Amarte Es Un Placer" Tour in 1999 in front of 35,000 audience.
It has also hosted various concerts of famous musicians ans bands such as that of AC/DC (on 10th May 1016), Bruce Springsteen (on 13th May 2012), Depeche Mode (on 12th July 2009) and U2 (on 30th September 2010).