El Salvador to build largest stadium in Central America
The 52,000-capacity stadium, expected to be complete in early 2027, will host football matches, concerts and other events
News By Lisa Henderson | 6 December 2023
El Salvador has broken ground on a new 52,000-capacity stadium, set to be the largest in Central America. The US$100 million venue, developed by the Chinese government, will host El Salvador’s national football team along with other events, such as concerts by international artists.
Located to the west of the capital city, San Salvador, the new Estadio Nacional stadium is being built in the municipality of Antiguo Cuscatlán on land currently occupied by the Capitán General Gerardo Barrios military…