UD Almería Stadium[3] is a multi-purpose stadium in Almería, Spain. It is the home ground of UD Almería, and holds 17,400 people.[4]
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| Former names | Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos (2004–2022) Power Horse Stadium (2022–2024)[1] |
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| Location | Almería, Spain |
| Coordinates | 36°50′24″N 2°26′07″W / 36.84000°N 2.43528°W |
| Owner | Ayuntamiento de Almería |
| Operator | UD Almería |
| Capacity | 21,350 (athletics) 17,400 (football) [2] |
| Field size | 105 metres (115 yd) x 68 metres (74 yd) |
| Opened | 2004 |
| Tenants | |
| UD Almería (2004–present) Spain national football team (selected matches) | |
History
editInaugurated on 31 July 2004 and originally built for the 2005 Mediterranean Games, the stadium cost around €21 million, which was paid by the Ayuntamiento de Almería.[5] It subsequently became UD Almería's home stadium, replacing Estadio Municipal Juan Rojas, with the latter being used by the reserve team.[6]
The stadium was expanded from 15,000 to 21,350 after Almería's promotion to La Liga. Since 2012, the club uses extra seats behind the goals for avoiding the use of the part of the stadium which is the furthest of the pitch. With this configuration, the capacity is reduced to 15,274.[4] In August 2021, the Ayuntamiento de Almería agreed to grant the operation of the stadium to UD Almería for a 25-year period.[7]
On 11 August 2022, the stadium was renamed to Power Horse Stadium after Almería reached a sponsorship agreement with Power Horse Energy Drinks GmbH.[1] On 7 August 2024, after the partnership ended, it was renamed to UD Almería Stadium.[3]
Access
editLocated two kilometers near the main railway station of the city and a little further of the centre, the stadium can be accessed through the station or through the bus Line 7, in spite of car access.[8]
Spain national team matches
editOn 9 February 2005, it hosted Spain's 5–0 win over San Marino in qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.[9]
Gallery
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The stadium in 2023
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Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos
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External view
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View from the north stand
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Almería vs. Las Palmas in 2011
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Almería vs. Osasuna in 2007
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Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos 2013
Panorama
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Power Horse y el Almería firman un convenio de patrocinio | Almería - Web Oficial". Power Horse y el Almería firman un convenio de patrocinio | Almería - Web Oficial (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ^ "Estadio Juegos del Mediterráneo | Almería - Web Oficial".
- ^ a b "Power Horse Stadium renamed UD Almería Stadium". UD Almería. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Estadio Juegos del Mediterráneo | Almería - Web Oficial". Estadio Juegos del Mediterráneo | Almería - Web Oficial (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-10-16.
- ^ "X Aniversario del Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos" [10th anniversary of Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos] (in Spanish). Vavel. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ "Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos" (in Spanish). Ideal. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ "La UD Almería da el primer paso para la construcción de su estadio "Champions"". Cadena COPE. 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos". The Stadium Guide. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ "Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos". EU Football. Retrieved 9 August 2014.