What are the oldest stadiums in the world?

We offer a review of the oldest football stadium in each of the countries with the greatest football tradition in the world throughout history. In the photo, the Bramall Lane stadium during a match between England and Scotland in 1903.

England – Bramall Lane Stadium

It is the oldest football stadium in England and in the world. It is located in the English town of Sheffield. It was inaugurated on April 30, 1855 (165 years old). In its beginnings the enclosure was of private property. He currently belongs to Sheffield United FC.

Wales – Racecourse Ground Stadium

It is located in the Welsh town of Wrexham. The stadium was built in 1872 for the city’s team, Wrexham Football Club.

Greece – Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium

It is located in Piraeus, in Attica, Greece. It opened its doors for the first time in 1895. It hosted the 1896 Athens Olympic Games (the first games of the Contemporary Age). It is currently the home of Olympiakos FC.

Uruguay – Gran Parque Central Stadium

It is located in the Uruguayan town of Montevideo and is a symbol for the country. It opened its doors on May 25, 1900. It is the home of the National Football Club.

Ireland – Carlisle Grounds

It is located in the Irish town of Wicklow. It opened in 1862 and is the oldest stadium in the Irish Football Association. It is the home of Bray Wanderers FC

Scotland – Hampden Park Stadium

It is located in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It opened its doors on October 31, 1903. It is the home of Scotland’s oldest football team, Queen’s Park FC

France – Parc des Princes Stadium

It is located in the French capital, Paris. It opened its doors on July 18, 1897, although the current venue dates from 1972. It is owned by the Paris City Council and has been the home of PSG since 1974.

Spain – El Molinon Stadium

It is located in the Spanish city of Gijón. It opened its doors in 1908, although the exact date of its construction is not known. The stadium is owned by the Gijón City Council and is the home of Real Sporting de Gijón.

Italy – Estadio Luigi Ferraris

It is located in the Italian city of Genoa. The stadium was inaugurated on January 22, 1911. It is owned by the Genoese municipality and is the home of the Genoa and Sampdoria teams.

Alemania – Estadio Gazi Stadium on the Waldau

It is located in the German city of Stuttgart. It was inaugurated on June 18, 1905. It is owned by the German city and is home to the Stuttgarter Kickers team.

Portugal – Sao Luis Stadium

It is located in the Portuguese city of Faro. It opened its doors in May 1923. It is owned by the Sporting Clube Farense soccer team.

Netherlands – Van Donge & De Roo Stadion

Known as Stadion Woudestein until 2017. It is located in the Dutch town of Rotterdam. It was inaugurated on July 23, 1902. It is the home of the Excelsior Rotterdam.

Argentina – Architect Ricardo Etcheverri Stadium

It is located in the neighborhood of Caballito in Buenos Aires. It was inaugurated on January 2, 1905. It is owned by the Club Ferro Carril Oeste.

Brazil – Joaquim Américo Guimarães Stadium

It is located in the Brazilian city of Curitiba. It opened its doors for the first time in 1914. It is owned by the Club Athletico Paranaense.

Mexico – Socum Stadium

It is located in the Mexican town of Orizaba. It opened its doors in 1899, but as a velodrome. It was from 1900 when it was established as a football stadium. It is owned by Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma and the house of Orizaba.

Colombia – Hernando Azcarate Martinez Stadium

It is located in the Colombian city of Buga. It was inaugurated on November 19, 1915. It is owned by the City of Buga and is the home of the local clubs.

Russia – Baltika Stadium

It is located in the current Russian town of Kaliningrad (formerly called Königsberg) and was built as a multipurpose stadium in 1892, when it was part of the territory of the German Empire. It has been the home of FC Baltika Kaliningrad until the construction of the Kaliningrad Stadium in 2018.

Chile – Joaquin Munoz Garcia Municipal Stadium

It is located in the Chilean city of Santa Cruz. It opened its doors in 1920. It is owned by the Illustrious Municipality of Santa Cruz and is the home of the Santa Cruz Sports Club.