Key facts
| Address | 12200 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Capacity | 18,000 seats |
| Build Date | 1957 |
Description
Jardines del Hipódromo is a medium stadium located in Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. The stadium is suitable for different kinds of sports, but currently, it is mainly used for used for football matches by the local football club. This is the permanent home ground of Danubio, a football club based in Montevideo that was founded in 1932.
Jardines del Hipódromo is capable of hosting around 18,000 people. However, the capacity of the stadium is limited to only 9,600 people on football matches associated with a higher risk of damages or other problems. There is a high fence built around the ground that separates it from the other area. The playing surface is covered by natural grass.
The stadium was constructed in 1957, and it got its last name only in 2017, after the mother of the club’s founders. The last renovation of the stadium was conducted in 1997. There is the official Facebook account of the Jardines del Hipódromo, allowing people are checking out photos, videos, latest news, and visitors’ reviews. The stadium’s rating that it has received on the Foursquare is 5.3 out of 10 based on 34 votes. It is also possible to check out visitors reviews on this website in order to find out more information.
FAQ
Jardines del Hipodromo is a multi-use stadium located in Montevideo, Uruguay. It primarily serves as the home ground for the football club Danubio F.C.
The stadium was inaugurated on August 25, 1939.
The name “Jardines del Hipodromo” translates to “Hippodrome Gardens” in English. This name comes from its location near the Maroñas horse racing track (hippodrome) in Montevideo.
The stadium has a capacity of approximately 18,000 spectators.
Danubio Fútbol Club, a professional football club based in Montevideo, uses Jardines del Hipodromo as its home ground.
While primarily used for domestic league matches, Jardines del Hipodromo has hosted international matches for Danubio F.C. in competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
