Key facts
Club: Godoy Cruz | Opening: 1978 | Capacity: 42,000 seats
History and description
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, initially called Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza, got built to serve as one of the playing venues of the 1978 World Cup. Construction works started in 1976 and opened on 14 May 1978 with a friendly match between local selections of the cities of Mendoza and San Rafael.
During the 1978 World Cup, the stadium hosted three first round group matches and three second round group matches.
The stadium got renamed in 1982 following the Falklands War (Falklands translates to Malvinas in Spanish).
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas underwent an extensive refurbishment in preparation for the 2011 Copa America.
How to get to Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas is located on the western edge of the city of Mendoza next to Parque San Martin and the UNCUYO University campus.
The stadium lies just under 4 kilometres west of Plaza Independencia, the city’s central square. It’s a pleasant 50-minute walk to the stadium, partly through the park and Avenida Aristides Villanueva, Medoza’s main restaurant strip, through the well-off La Quinta Sección neighbourhood.
Alternatively, check local bus schedules for buses that pass the stadium. Taking a bus to the UNCUYO campus, for example, will get you much closer to the stadium.
Godoy Cruz Tickets
Godoy Cruz tickets can be bought at the ticket windows of Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, though arrangements can differ depending on the match.
Photos of Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Useful Internet links
Clubgodoycruz.com.ar – Official website of Godoy Cruz.
Mendoza.tur.ar – Mendoza tourism information.