Estadio Nacional de Fútbol de Nicaragua is Managua’s national football stadium and home of Nicaragua’s national football team. If you’re planning to attend a match or event, check the fixture and access details with FENIFUT before setting out.
- Location: Managua, Nicaragua
- Capacity: FIFA reports 20,000 spectators
- First official match: Nicaragua versus Panama, in a 2011 World Cup qualifier
About the national football stadium
Estadio Nacional de Fútbol de Nicaragua is a major venue for national-team football in Managua. FIFA describes it as the first football stadium in Nicaragua approved by the organization.
The stadium opened on April 14, 2011. Its first official match was Nicaragua against Panama on September 6 of that year, a qualifying game for the FIFA World Cup 2014. FIFA reports a capacity of 20,000 spectators.
The Nicaraguan Football Federation, known as FENIFUT, carried out a renovation project in three phases with technical advice and funding from FIFA Forward. The work aimed to meet international standards and included measures intended to improve spectator accessibility and safety.
Checking fixtures and ticket details
Check FENIFUT’s channels for fixture and ticket details before making plans around a match. The federation’s account associated with the stadium is @fenifutnica.
Match schedules and event arrangements can vary, so confirm the details for the specific event, including ticket availability and entry instructions. A venue listing gives the telephone number as +505 2222 7035; check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the stadium?
The stadium is about a 15-minute drive from a three-star hotel in Managua. A venue listing gives the address as Rotonda Universitaria, 500 meters south, Managua, postal code 13051. If you’re arranging a ride, share that address with your driver and confirm the event entrance and arrival instructions with FENIFUT.
Event-day access and planning
Confirm the event schedule and entry arrangements before travelling to the stadium. The venue has hosted international tournaments, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers and CONCACAF and UNCAF tournaments, as well as concerts. For other city stops around the stadium, this one-day Managua route offers a way to plan a full day in the capital.
For an event, use the confirmed fixture or ticket information to plan your arrival. The stadium’s renovation included work intended to improve spectator access and safety, but specific entry arrangements depend on the event.
FAQs
Where is Estadio Nacional de Fútbol de Nicaragua?
The stadium is in Managua, Nicaragua. A venue listing gives its address as Rotonda Universitaria, 500 meters south.
Which team plays at the stadium?
It is the home stadium of Nicaragua’s national football team.
How many spectators can the stadium hold?
FIFA reports a capacity of 20,000 spectators.
How do you get from Managua airport to the hotel?
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is Managua’s airport. The route from Managua airport to the hotel is useful to plan separately from travel to the stadium.