Estadio Nemesio Díez
The Estadio Nemesio Díez (Nemesio Diez Stadium), is one of the oldest football stadiums in Mexico. Opened on August 8, 1954, with a capacity of 27,273, it is located on Barrio de San Bernardino in the city of Toluca, State of Mexico, near Mexico City. It is the home of Deportivo Toluca F.C. and Deportivo Toluca F.C. (women). This stadium has hosted two World Cups (1970 and 1986) one Pan American Games 1975, one FIFA World Youth Championship 1983 and one Central American and Caribbean Games 1990.
Location | Constituyentes Pte. 1000, Barrio de San Bernardino, 50080 Toluca de Lerdo, Méx. |
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Owner | Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club |
Operator | Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club |
Capacity | 30,000 (currently 27,273) |
Field size | 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd) |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1953 |
Opened | 8 August 1954 |
Renovated | 2015-2017 2017 |
Tenants | |
Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club (1954– ) Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club Femenil (2017– ) |
The stadium sits at an altitude of roughly 8,750 feet (2,670 m) above sea level, one of the highest altitude stadiums in North America. A former nuance about this stadium is that it did not have a lighting system, which forced the local team as a tradition to play at noon. The playing field is oriented from east to west, the only professional stadium in the country located in that position. The stadium was previously known as: Estadio Toluca 70–86, Estadio Toluca 70, Estadio Luis Gutiérrez Dosal and Estadio Héctor Barraza.
The stadium was remodeled with a European touch to celebrate its 100 years. Now, it has capacity for 30,000 spectators, six-level parking with capacity for 1,500 vehicles, two aerial bridges to access the stadium and technology with greater support for screens and ambient sound. Preserving the English style that has characterized it, such as the proximity to the playing field. The address of the stadiums is Constituyentes Pte. 1000, Barrio de San Bernardino, 50080 Toluca de Lerdo, Méx.