UD Almería Stadium (Power Horse stadium)

UD Almería Stadium: The Modern Home of Los Rojiblancos
The UD Almería Stadium, located in Almería, Spain, located in : C. Alcalde Santiago Martínez Cabrejas, 5, 04007 Almería, Spain, is the official home ground of UD Almería and one of the city’s most recognizable sports venues. Originally inaugurated in 2004 for the 2005 Mediterranean Games, the stadium was first known as Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, later renamed Power Horse Stadium between 2022 and 2024, before adopting its current name in August 2024 after the sponsorship ended.

📍 Location & Access
The stadium sits just two kilometers from Almería’s main railway station, making it easily reachable by public transport. Visitors can arrive by bus Line 7 or by car thanks to surrounding access roads. Its proximity to the city center makes it a convenient venue for both locals and traveling fans.

🏟️ Design, Capacity & Facilities
The UD Almería Stadium is a multi-purpose venue equipped to host football matches and athletics events.

Key features include:

Total capacity: up to 21,350 for athletics and 17,400 for football, depending on configuration.
Pitch size: 105 x 68 meters of natural grass.
Modern facilities including a VIP lounge, media areas, renovated press rooms, updated dressing rooms, and improved spectator spaces—all part of ongoing upgrades led by the club. [udalmeriasad.com]
The stadium has undergone multiple expansions and redesigns, including additional seating behind the goals to improve the matchday experience and bring fans closer to the action.

📜 A Brief History
Built at a cost of €21 million, the stadium became UD Almería’s home after replacing the historic Estadio Municipal Juan Rojas. It has hosted:

UD Almería’s home fixtures (2004–present)
Selected matches of the Spain national football team, including a notable 5–0 win over San Marino in 2005.
In 2021, the city granted UD Almería operational control of the stadium for 25 years, solidifying the club’s long‑term presence and giving it the autonomy to modernize the venue.

🔧 Modernization & Upgrades
UD Almería has invested heavily in improving the stadium’s infrastructure:

Renovated dressing rooms with upgraded training facilities
New conference rooms and dedicated media spaces
Corporate boxes and improved hospitality areas
Development of nearby training grounds at La Vega de Acá and the Anexo pitch for the first team and academy squads
These improvements reflect the club’s ambition to meet top‑tier football standards and enhance the fan experience.

⚽ Matchday Atmosphere
Known for its passionate supporters, the UD Almería Stadium offers:

Excellent sightlines
A compact design that amplifies crowd noise
A vibrant red‑and‑white matchday atmosphere that energizes the home team
Whether hosting league games or special fixtures, the stadium remains a lively symbol of football culture in Almería.

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