Estadio Rommel Fernández

The Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez, named after the Panamanian football star Rommel Fernández (1966–1993), is a multi-purpose stadium in Panama City. It is used for different sports, but mainly football (soccer) games. It was inaugurated February 6, 1970, and was designed to accommodate the XI Central American and Caribbean Games in 1970. Through further reforms, the stadium reached its current capacity of 32,000 spectators all seated, the largest stadium in Panama. It is part of Sports City Irving Saladino.

Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez
El Coloso de Juan Díaz
"The Colossus of Juan Díaz"
Former namesEstadio Revolución
LocationPanama City, Panama
Coordinates9°02′09″N 79°28′10″W
OwnerINDE
OperatorFEPAFUT
Capacity32,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
OpenedFebruary 6, 1970
Renovated2009
Expanded2009
BuilderPanama Revolutionary Government
Tenants
Panama national football team
Tauro F.C.
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