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Estádio Figueira de Melo

Estádio Figueira de Melo
Figueirinha
Estádio Figueira de Melo
Estádio Figueira de Melo
Full name Estádio Figueira de Melo
Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Coordinates 22°54′18.32″S 43°12′48.72″W / 22.9050889°S 43.2135333°W / -22.9050889; -43.2135333Coordinates: 22°54′18.32″S 43°12′48.72″W / 22.9050889°S 43.2135333°W / -22.9050889; -43.2135333
Owner São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas
Operator São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas
Capacity 8,000
Surface Grass
Construction
Broke ground 1916
Opened April 23, 1916
Tenants
São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas (1916–present)

Estádio Figueira de Melo, also known as Figueirinha, is a multi-use stadium located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its primary use is as a football venue and hosts the home matches of São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,000 and was built in 1916. The stadium is named for the street on which it is located, Figueira de Melo Street.

The first game was April 23, 1916, when São Cristóvão and Santos drew 1-1.



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