Estadio BBVA

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Estadio BBVA
El Gigante de Acero
"The Steel Giant"
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Former namesEstadio BBVA Bancomer (2015–2019)
LocationGuadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
Coordinates25°40′9″N 100°14′40″W / 25.66917°N 100.24444°W / 25.66917; -100.24444Coordinates: 25°40′9″N 100°14′40″W / 25.66917°N 100.24444°W / 25.66917; -100.24444
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OwnerFEMSA
OperatorFEMSA
Capacity51,000[1]
Field size265x223
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built2011–2015
OpenedAugust 2, 2015
Construction costUS$200 million[2]
ArchitectPopulous / VFO
Main contractorsAceros Lozano, GGP, Maíz Mier
Tenants
Monterrey (2015–present)
Website
Website

The Estadio BBVA, nicknamed "El Gigante de Acero" (Spanish for "The Steel Giant"),[3] formerly known as the Estadio BBVA Bancomer, is a stadium developed by FEMSA and C.F. Monterrey in Guadalupe, Greater Monterrey. The stadium replaced the Estadio Tecnológico as the home of Monterrey, ending 63 years of residency at that stadium. The project was met with controversy, stemming from multiple accusations of the construction as an apparent impediment to wildlife growth on a local scale by deforesting 24.5 hectares of forest neighboring a natural protected area that houses 106 animal species, including 8 endangered or protected species such as the yellow headed parrot.[4][5] It was inaugurated on 2 August 2015 with the eighth edition of the Eusébio Cup, where Monterrey defeated Benfica 3–0.[6][7]

Design[]

The stadium was designed by multinational architecture firm Populous along with the Mexican firm VFO.[8] Christopher Lee of Populous, was the lead designer for the project.[2] Construction began in August 2011 and was completed in July 2015.[9]

The stadium was opened in 2015 with a capacity of 51,000 people, making it the fourth largest in Mexico. Built at a cost of US$200 million, it was the most expensive stadium in Mexico at the time of its construction.[2] The owners soon added more seats, expanding the capacity to 53,500 in 2016.[10] It has a grass surface, suites, a club-themed restaurant, a club lounge, and high-end interior and exterior design.[11] The inclination of the grandstand is 34 degrees, and the distance between the field and seats is the minimum allowed by FIFA, providing closeness to the action.[12]

Estadio BBVA received a silver certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for its sustainable design. It was the first football stadium in North America to earn the certification.[8]

Dimensions
Length 277 m
Wide 232 m
North side height 46 m
South side height 32 m
Circumference 800 m

Permeable area[]

More than a third of the total land area are green areas.[13] This proportion exceeds the current regulations. These green areas are used to filter rainwater, which will contribute to the recharge of aquifers. Parking lots are evenly distributed around the stadium, including wooded areas to achieve integration with the Ecological Park.[14] These areas are divided into zones, which are integrated into the landscape and topography. The northern boundary to the Rio La Silla is a wooded trail area that connects the stadium with the New Ecological Park.[15] This ecological park and parking are also green areas, with a landscape design that blends with the surrounding environment, with only trees and plants of the region to facilitate preservation and adaptation to the environment.

Concerts[]

Singer Justin Bieber performed at the stadium on 15 February 2017 as part of his Purpose World Tour. Over 51,000 people attended the concert.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ "Estructura" (in Spanish). C.F Monterrey Official website. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Alonzo, Austin (3 August 2015). "Populous designs first-of-its-kind stadium in Mexico". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Rayados, a un paso de igualar récord histórico de Cruz Azul". MedioTiempo.com.
  4. ^ C.V, DEMOS, Desarrollo de Medios, S. A. de (2011-08-17). "La Jornada: Greenpeace rechaza la construcción del estadio de Rayados en La Pastora". www.jornada.com.mx (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  5. ^ "No acaben con el último pulmón de Monterrey: ONG".
  6. ^ "Eusébio Cup no México" [Eusébio Cup in Mexico] (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 23 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  7. ^ "Rayados goleó a Benfica en inauguración" (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. 2 August 2015. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015.
  8. ^ a b "BBVA Bancomer | Populous". Glocal (in Mexican Spanish). 27 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  9. ^ "La afición de León se merece un mejor estadio". Heraldo el Bajío (in Spanish). 2 June 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  10. ^ "Estadio de Rayados incrementó su aforo". MedioTiempo.com. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  11. ^ "Estadio de Rayados incrementó su aforo".
  12. ^ "Lo que debes saber de la nueva casa rayada" (in Spanish). Multimedios. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  13. ^ "EPN estrena estadio de Rayados" (in Spanish). El Universal. 2 August 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  14. ^ "Pros y contras del Estadio BBVA Bancomer" (in Spanish). 45mty. 3 August 2015.
  15. ^ "Monterrey 'se raya' con inauguración del nuevo Estadio BBVA Bancomer" (in Spanish). ObrasWeb.mx. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  16. ^ "Justin Bieber inicia anoche en Monterrey su gira por México". Excélsior (in Mexican Spanish). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.

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