Estadio Chivas
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Omnilife Stadium, formerly known as Chivas Stadium (Estadio Chivas, esˈtaðjo ˈtʃiβas), is the 4th largest stadium in Mexico. It is built in the JVC complex, a multi-use venue that is used mostly for football matches including home matches for Club Deportivo Guadalajara, commonly known as the "Chivas" The stadium has a seating capacity
of 49,850. Construction started in February 2004, but due to financial problems and other issues, the stadium's completion was delayed for a number of years. The stadium hosted its first major international event with the first leg of the 2010 Finals
of the Copa Libertadores, and hosted the 2011 Pan American Games
opening
and closing
ceremonies. The stadium's artificial field has caused great controversy, drawing criticism from many notable players.
between Guadalajara and Manchester United
on 30 July 2010. Guadalajara won the game 3–2, with the first goal at the stadium scored by Javier "Chicharito" Hernández playing for Guadalajara. Hernández played the entire first half for Guadalajara and switched sides to Manchester United in the second half, symbolically sealing his transfer contract signed in March 2010.
The first official match was the first game of the final of the Copa Libertadores, a game where Inter de Porto Alegre won 2–1.
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...
of 49,850. Construction started in February 2004, but due to financial problems and other issues, the stadium's completion was delayed for a number of years. The stadium hosted its first major international event with the first leg of the 2010 Finals
2010 Copa Libertadores Finals
The 2010 Copa Libertadores Finals was the final two-legged series that determined the 2010 Copa Libertadores champion. It was be contested between Mexican club Guadalajara and Brazilian club Internacional...
of the Copa Libertadores, and hosted the 2011 Pan American Games
2011 Pan American Games
The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, was an international multi-sport event that was held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Some events were held in the nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa...
opening
2011 Pan American Games opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 2011 Pan American Games took place on October 14, 2011, beginning at 20:00 CDT at Omnilife Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico...
and closing
2011 Pan American Games closing ceremony
The Closing Ceremony of the 2011 Pan American Games took place on October 30, 2011, beginning at 6:00 pm CST at Omnilife Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico....
ceremonies. The stadium's artificial field has caused great controversy, drawing criticism from many notable players.
History
The first public football match at the stadium was a friendlyExhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
between Guadalajara and Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
on 30 July 2010. Guadalajara won the game 3–2, with the first goal at the stadium scored by Javier "Chicharito" Hernández playing for Guadalajara. Hernández played the entire first half for Guadalajara and switched sides to Manchester United in the second half, symbolically sealing his transfer contract signed in March 2010.
The first official match was the first game of the final of the Copa Libertadores, a game where Inter de Porto Alegre won 2–1.