Estadio Gigante de Arroyito
| Estadio Gigante de Arroyito | |
El Gigante | |
The stadium during a match in 2009 | |
Interactive map of Gigante de Arroyito Stadium | |
| Address | Cordiviola 1100 Rosario Argentina |
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| Owner | Rosario Central |
| Operator | Rosario Central |
| Capacity | 46,955 39,657 (international) |
| Type | Stadium |
| Surface | Grass |
| Field size | 105 x 68 m |
| Current use | Football |
| Construction | |
| Opened | November 14, 1926 |
| Renovated | 1957, 1963, 1968 and 1974–1978 2023–2024 |
| Expanded | 2024 |
| Tenants | |
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| Website | |
| rosariocentral.com/elgigante | |
The Estadio Gigante de Arroyito (Spanish pronunciation: [xiˈɣante ðe aroˈʝito]) is a stadium in the city of Rosario, Argentina. It is owned by club Rosario Central, serving as home venue for football matches. The Argentina national football team has played there several times.
The stadium was named after the Arroyito neighborhood where it is placed. Officially inaugurated on November 14, 1926, the stadium has a capacity of 46,955 spectators. Besides, Gigante de Arroyito was one of the venues for the 1978 FIFA World Cup and 1987 Copa América, both hosted by Argentina.