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The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums

Estadio Campeón del Siglo

Montevideo, Uruguay

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Estadio Campeón del Siglo

Peñarol plays at this Montevideo stadium, which holds 42,700 spectators across four named stands. Every seat has a clear view of the pitch, the stands sing through match days, and the access roads turn muddy in rain.

Highlights

  • Frank Henderson Stand
  • Views from every seat
  • Fan chants and drums

Good to know

  • Access roads become muddy in rain
  • Parking is unofficial and prices vary
  • Some foreign visitors were refused entry to home section

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