Estadio Caliente is a multi-purpose stadium in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, located across the Tijuana River from the Mexico–United States border. The stadium is the home of Club Tijuana of Liga MX.[3] It is also home of Galgos de Tijuana of the Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional (LFA).
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| Location | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
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| Coordinates | 32°30′22″N 116°59′35″W / 32.50611°N 116.99306°W |
| Operator | Casas Geo |
| Capacity | 27,333[2] (expanding to 33,333) |
| Field size | 103 × 68 meters |
| Surface | Artificial turf[a] |
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| Broke ground | August 2006 |
| Opened | November 11, 2007 |
| Construction cost | USD 30 million |
| Architect | Héctor Troncoso-Parraga |
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| Tijuana (Liga MX) (2007–present) Galgos de Tijuana (LFA) (2022–present) | |
Stadium
editThe stadium was opened in November 2007, according to schedule. The stadium originally had a capacity of 13,333. Work on the stadium still continues today. The stadium will have a final capacity of 33,333 once completed.[4] Stadium owner Jorge Hank Rhon's main reason for constructing the stadium was his wish to have a professional soccer club in the city.
Because the Mexican Federation of Association Football says that teams participating in the First Division must have a stadium with a capacity over 15,000, Club Tijuana officially became qualified for promotion to the Primera División de México when the capacity was increased.
The construction of the stadium was planned in two parts. The first part finished the ground and lower sections of the stadium. In the second phase, the stadium's capacity was increased. As of 2022, the stadium is still under construction.
The design of the project was led by the architect Héctor Troncoso-Parraga.
Other uses
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International football games
editIn 2009, the stadium hosted the eight-team CONCACAF Men's Under-17 Championship.
| Home | Result | Visitor |
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| Mexico U-20 | 0–0 | Paraguay U-20 |
Boxing
edit| Opponent 1 | Winner | Opponent 2 | Date |
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| Erik Morales | Erik Morales[5] | Francisco Lorenzo | December 18, 2010 |
| Erik Morales | TBD | Julio Cesar Chavez | May 20, 2022 |
Concerts
editArtists such as Shakira, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Nicky Jam, Maná, Luis Miguel, Gloria Trevi, Megadeth, Guns N' Roses, Los Bukis and Alejandro Sanz have performed at the stadium. Rauw Alejandro is set to perform at the stadium on June 10, 2023.
Notes
edit- ^ Due to hot springs under stadium floor that impede grass growth.[1]
References
edit- ^ Cambiarán pasto del estadio Caliente - RÉCORD (Spanish)
- ^ "Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente". Sitio Oficial del Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente.
- ^ Zamora, David (May 21, 2011). "Tijuana ya está en Primera División". Azteca Deportes. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2011.
- ^ "Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente". Sitio Oficial del Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente.
- ^ "Erik Morales, profeta en su tierra :: Deportes". Televisadeportes.esmas.com. Retrieved 2018-09-19.