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Atanasio Girardot Stadium

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Full nameUnidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot
LocationMedellín, Colombia
OperatorINDER Medellin
Capacity44,826
Construction
Opened19 March 1953
Renovated2011
Tenants
Atlético Nacional (1953–present)
Independiente Medellín (1953–present)

Atanasio Girardot Stadium (Spanish: Estadio Atanasio Girardot), commonly referred to as El Atanasio, is a multi-purpose stadium in Medellín, Colombia.

Located in the Laureles comuna of Medellin, the stadium is currently used mostly for football matches by Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín, the most popular clubs in the Antioquia Department. On occasion, the stadium has held Colombia national team matches too.

Its current capacity is 44,826[1] which ranks as the third largest in the country behind Estadio Deportivo Cali and Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez.[2] The stadium was named after Atanasio Girardot, a Colombian revolutionary leader who fought alongside Simón Bolívar.[3]

The stadium is part of the Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex.

History

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The stadium was inaugurated on 19 March 1953 with a friendly match between Antioquia XI and Mexican side Club América.[4]

It was renovated for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup to the capacity of 40,943. The renovations also included the removal of the high fencing around the pitch, the removal of the running track, and the painting of seats.[2][5]

In 2021, the stadium was renovated to prepare for the 2021 Copa América, which was originally to be held in Argentina and Colombia. However, the tournament was moved to Brazil. The renovations cost around $11 million and included more press boxes, more luxury boxes, better lighting, seating replacements, and bathroom renovations.[6]

In 2025, a $196 million renovation was announced that would increase the capacity to 60,000, making it the largest stadium in Colombia. Additional improvements for the stadium include increased toilets and turnstiles, renovation of commercial spaces, press boxes, dressing rooms, VIP boxes, seating, modernised electrical and plumbing systems, an improved playing pitch, a new façade spanning over 23,000 square metres, and will be designed to meet FIFA standards. Construction is scheduled for May or June 2026 with competition in the second half of 2027 once the necessary permits are acquired.[7]

Concerts

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Date Event Attendance Type Note
April 16, 1998 Maná — Concert [8]
April 18 and November 14, 1996 Shakira Concert Sold-out shows
April 1, 2003 Maná 30,000 Concert [9]
October 22, 2005 RBD 30,000 Concert Sold-out show[10][11][12]
August 7, 2009 Aventura & Daddy Yankee 33,000 Concert [13][14]
August 27, 2010 Alejandro Fernández & Marc Anthony — Concert [15][16]
March 1, 2012 Maná 20,000 Concert [17][18]
November 28–29, 2012 Madonna 90,000 Concert Sold-out shows[19][20][21]
September 22, 2013 Beyoncé 43,000 Concert Sold-out show[22][23]
November 23, 2016 Guns N' Roses 41,511 Concert Sold-out show[24]
November 30, 2019 J Balvin 45,000 Concert [25]
December 4–5, 2021 Karol G 63,568 Concert Sold-out shows[26]
April 30, 2022 Maluma 54,000 Concert
October 14–16, 2022 Daddy Yankee 98,288 Concert [27]
November 18–19, 2022 Bad Bunny 80,393 Concert Sold-out shows[28]
November 3–6, 2023 RBD 150,000 Concert Sold-out shows[29]
February 23, 2025 Shakira [to be determined] Concert Sold-out show
January 23–25, 2026 Bad Bunny [to be determined] Concert Sold-out shows

Sporting events held

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File:Atanasio Girardot Stadium.jpg
The stadium in 2010, before it was remodeled.

The stadium has hosted many sporting events:

Transport

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The stadium has its own station on line B of the Medellín Metro, which is named Estadio.

Average attendances

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Tenants League season Home games Average attendance[32][33]
Atlético Nacional 2023 Clausura 10 16,809
Independiente Medellín 2023 Clausura 10 12,449
Atlético Nacional 2023 Apertura 8 24,771
Independiente Medellín 2023 Apertura 10 20,524

See also

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References

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