Las Mestas Sports Complex () is a multipurpose sports complex in Gijón, Asturias (Spain), 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 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 CSI Gijón, Spain's Official Show Jumping Horse Show, part of the FEI Nations Cup Promotional League. Home field of the Gijon Mariners (American football). Velodrome. Concerts.
Sporting events 1993 European Show Jumping Championships. 1999 Samsung Nations Cup World Final. 2006 LNFA Bowl 2007 Copa del Rey de Rugby final. 2008 Inline speed skating World Cup. 2011 ITU Duathlon World Championships 2018 LNFA Bowl
International rugby union games held
Concerts 16 June 2006 — Colombian singer Shakira performed at the venue during her Fijación Oral Tour.
References
External links Profile at Gijón City Hall website The velodromo at Gijón City Hall website