Estadio José María Minella

The Estadio José María Minella is a stadium in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina. It is owned and administrated by the Municipality of General Pueyrredón. Inaugurated for the 1978 FIFA World Cup hosted by Argentina, the stadium is currently used by local clubs Alvarado and Aldosivi to play their home matches.

José María Minella Stadium
Estadio José María Minella
View of the stadium in 2008
Full nameEstadio José María Minella
AddressAv. de las Olimpíadas 760
Mar del Plata
Argentina
Coordinates38°01′04.6″S 57°34′56.4″W
OwnerGeneral Pueyrredón Partido
OperatorLiga Marplatense de Fútbol
Unión Marplatense de Rugby
Capacity35,180
Field size105 x 70 m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built1975–1978
OpenedMay 21, 1978 (1978-05-21)
ArchitectAntonini Schon Zemborain & Asoc.
Tenants
List
Website
mardelplata.gob.ar/estadiominella

The stadium is named after renowned football player and manager José María Minella, a native of Mar del Plata and regarded as one of the most notable footballers of that city.

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