Key facts
| Address | Port Stanley FIQQ 1ZZ |
| Capacity | 5,000 seats |
| Build Date | 1989 |
Description
Stanley Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. This is the permanent home ground of the national football team of the Islands. Due to the sovereignty conflict, the team cannot participate in major official competitions, like the Copa América and the World Cup.
It is a multi-purpose stadium that can also be used for different kinds of sports, in particular, for cricket, but it is mainly used by different football teams.
It is a pretty small stadium that can only host around 5,000 people. According to one review found on the Internet, the stadium does not even have bleachers; however, it does allow enjoying the magical feeling of watching football matches in the island.
The stadium was constructed in 1989 and renovated in 2000. The following are also the teams that use Stanley Stadium:
- SeaLed PR;
- Stanley Football Club;
- Kelper Store;
- Chandelry Football Club;
- Islas Malvinas.
There is no much other information about this stadium, but based on the photos published by its visitors on the Internet, it seems like this is a very simple stadium without any special facilities. There is no information on whether it has any seats or stands.
FAQ
Stanley Stadium is located in Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands. The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Stanley Stadium was officially opened in 1985. It was built as part of a broader initiative to improve sports facilities in the Falkland Islands following the 1982 conflict.
The stadium is named after its location in Stanley, the capital and largest settlement of the Falkland Islands. Stanley itself was named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, who was the British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies in the mid-19th century.
Stanley Stadium primarily hosts football (soccer) matches. It is the home ground for the Falkland Islands national football team and is used for local league matches as well.
Stanley Stadium has a modest capacity of approximately 1,000 spectators. This reflects the small population of the Falkland Islands, which is around 3,000 people.
While primarily used for sports, Stanley Stadium occasionally hosts community events and gatherings, particularly during national holidays or celebrations in the Falkland Islands.
