Estadio Félix Capriles
Stadium in Cochabamba, Bolivia
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The Estadio Sudamericano Félix Capriles is a multi-purpose stadium in Cochabamba, Bolivia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and has a maximum capacity of 32,100.[2] It is the home stadium of Club Jorge Wilstermann and Club Aurora. It is also used for bigger concerts, political rallies, and other public events held in the city of Cochabamba.[3] It is located at 2,567 meters (8,422 feet) above sea level.
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 Interactive map of Estadio Sudamericano Félix Capriles | |
| Coordinates | 17.379303°S 66.16183°W |
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| Elevation | 2,567 m (8,422 ft) |
| Capacity | 32,100 [1][2] |
| Surface | grass |
| Field size | 105 x 68 m |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1938 |
| Renovated | 1997, 2018 |
| Expanded | 1992 |
| Architect | Jose Villavicencio |
| Project manager | Felix Capriles Sainz |
| Tenants | |
| Club Jorge Wilstermann Club Aurora Club Enrique Happ Club Litoral | |
History
The stadium was opened in 1938. On 31 March 1963, Bolivia defeated Brazil 5–4 to win their first Copa America title at this stadium.[4]
The stadium was used during the 1997 Copa América.
In 2017, it underwent a renovation to prepare for the 2018 South American Games.