Estadio Balear Explained

Estadio Balear
Location:Palma
Balearic Islands, Spain
Coordinates:39.5741°N 2.6775°W
Built:1959–60
Opened:8 May 1960
Renovated:2006 and 2018–2019
Closed:2013–2019
Owner:Procampo
Operator:CD Atlético Baleares
Surface:Grass
Cost:12 million Ptas
Architect:Josep Barceló
Capacity:4,200
Dimensions:102mx67mm (335feetx220feetm)
Tenants:CD Atlético Baleares (1960–2013, 2019-present)

The Estadio Balear (Catalan: Estadi Balear) is a football stadium located in Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain. Opened in 1960, but closed between 2013 and 2019 on safety grounds, it is the home stadium of CD Atlético Baleares. There is a covered stand with 4,200 seats, and the pitch's dimensions are 102×67 metres.

History

Estadio Balear opened on 8 May 1960, with a 2–0 friendly win against Birmingham City.

On 14 June 2013, the stadium was closed by Palma city council due to a risk of collapse.[1] Four years and a half later, on 14 December 2017, the renovation works started and the capacity of the stadium would be reduced to about 4,200.[2]

During the stadium's closure, CD Atlético Baleares have played home games at the nearby.

The renovation of the stadium was scheduled to finish in August 2019.

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Notes and References

  1. News: M.. Fernández. Cort cierra el Estadio Balear por peligro de derrumbe. Diario de Mallorca. es. 15 June 2013. 29 January 2018.
  2. News: El club. Official Atletico Baleares website. es. 19 February 2023.