Arena Coliseo

Arena Coliseo is an indoor arena in Mexico City, Mexico located at República del Perú 77 in the Cuauhtémoc borough. The arena is primarily used for professional wrestling, or lucha libre, shows promoted by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). The building was completed in 1943, built by Salvador Lutteroth, founder and owner of CMLL and served as the main venue for CMLL from 1943 until 1953 when Arena México was completed and became the main venue for Lutteroth's promotion. It has a seating capacity of 5,250 when configured for professional wrestling or boxing events.

Arena Coliseo
The Lagunilla Funnel
Arena Coliseo
LocationRepública del Perú 77, Cuauhtémoc, D.F., Mexico City, Mexico
Coordinates19°26′22″N 99°8′5″W
OwnerConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)
Capacity8,863 (Originally)
5,550 (Currently for Professional wrestling, Boxing)
OpenedApril 2, 1943
Tenants
Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Lubre (1943–1989)
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (1990–Present)
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