Estádio Figueira de Melo
Estádio Figueira de Melo, also known as Figueirinha,[1] is a multi-use stadium located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its primary use is as a football venue and hosts the home matches of São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,000 and was built in 1916. The stadium is named for the street on which it is located, Figueira de Melo Street.[2]
Figueirinha | |
 Estádio Figueira de Melo | |
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| Full name | Estádio Figueira de Melo |
|---|---|
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 22°54′18.32″S 43°12′48.72″W |
| Owner | São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas |
| Operator | São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas |
| Capacity | 8,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1916 |
| Opened | April 23, 1916 |
| Tenants | |
| São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas (1916–present) | |
History
The first game was April 23, 1916, when São Cristóvão and Santos drew 1-1.[2]
References
- "São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas" (in Portuguese). Arquivo de Clubes. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2008.
- (in Portuguese) "Estádio Figueira de Melo" (in Portuguese). Templos do Futebol. Retrieved June 2, 2008.
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