Estadio Gasómetro
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- Capacity
- 75,000
- Year opened
- —
- Club
- —
- Country
- Argentina
Overview
About the stadium
El Gasómetro, officially named San Lorenzo Stadium, was a football stadium in the neighbourhood of Boedo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Inaugurated in 1916 with a capacity of 75,000 people, it was the home ground of San Lorenzo de Almagro until the club moved to a new venue in 1993.
Location and surroundings
The stadium stood in the Boedo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. It was nicknamed Gasómetro because its exterior facade resembled a gas holder, a structure very common in the city at the time. For decades it was one of the most prominent sporting landmarks of the Argentine capital.
Main uses
The Gasómetro was for most of its existence the home of San Lorenzo de Almagro. With a capacity of 75,000, it was the largest stadium in Argentina until the construction of El Cilindro in 1950. It also hosted international football, including matches of the 1929 South American Championship.
History
Journey through time
El Gasómetro, officially San Lorenzo Stadium, was a football stadium in the Boedo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. Inaugurated in 1916 with a capacity of 75,000, it was the home of San Lorenzo de Almagro until the club moved to a new venue in 1993.
Construction and opening
The stadium was inaugurated in 1916. It earned the nickname Gasómetro from its exterior facade, which resembled a gas holder common in the Buenos Aires of the period. It became the home ground of San Lorenzo de Almagro.
Key redevelopments
With a capacity of 75,000, the Gasómetro was the largest stadium in Argentina until 1950, when it was overtaken by the newly opened El Cilindro of Racing Club de Avellaneda, which held 100,000 spectators (later reduced to 66,000). In 1993 San Lorenzo left the Gasómetro for the Estadio Pedro Bidegain, sometimes called Nuevo Gasómetro ("New Gasometer").
Notable moments
Among its historic events were matches of the 1929 South American Championship, for which the Gasómetro was one of the venues. For decades it was a symbol of Argentine football before the club departed and the ground was demolished.
Atmosphere
Matchday
El Gasómetro in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was long the largest stadium in the country, with a capacity of 75,000, and the home of San Lorenzo de Almagro. From its opening in 1916 it ranked among the iconic football grounds of the capital, and its terraces left a lasting mark on Argentine supporters.
Fan culture
The Gasómetro was the heart of San Lorenzo and of the Boedo neighbourhood, with which the club is still firmly identified. Its large capacity allowed the roaring backdrop typical of Argentine football. Even after demolition, the Gasómetro remained a powerful symbol of club identity and of the supporters' longing to return to Boedo.
Big matches
The stadium hosted matches of the 1929 South American Championship, one of the oldest continental football competitions. For decades it also staged San Lorenzo's home games, played before packed stands by one of Argentine football's traditional big clubs.
Practical info
Visiting the stadium
El Gasómetro stood in the Boedo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This football stadium with a capacity of 75,000 was inaugurated in 1916 and served San Lorenzo de Almagro until the club left in 1993, after which it was abandoned and demolished. It no longer exists today.
The site today and its legacy
- The stadium was demolished, so visits and tours are not possible.
- San Lorenzo de Almagro now plays at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain, sometimes called Nuevo Gasómetro.
- The Boedo neighbourhood remains closely tied to the club's identity and its supporters.
Tips for those interested in its history
- The story of the Gasómetro is bound up with San Lorenzo fans' campaign to return the club to Boedo.
- To watch San Lorenzo live, head to the Estadio Pedro Bidegain in Buenos Aires.
- Check the club's official channels for the current schedule and ticket availability.
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