Las Mestas Sports Complex


Las Mestas Sports Complex is a multipurpose sports complex in Gijón, Asturias, used mainly as an equestrian facility for show jumping. It is also used as a velodrome, with its 428 m long track, and as a rugby and American football stadium.
It was inaugurated in 1942 and renovated in 2005. Las Mestas has a capacity of 10,000 people, 3,000 of them seated.

History

Inaugurated in 1942, the original use for Las Mestas was exclusively for equestrian sports|equestrian] competitions.
On 27 August 1964, a stand collapsed, ironically injuring 27 people.
The stadium has been renovated several times, the last time being in 2005 with the addition of a new covered section with 2,200 seats.

Uses

Sporting events

Concerts