Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Medellín's soccer stadium, opened in 1953, home of Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín. You get there by metro to Estadio station, on Line B.
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Carrera 74 #48-10, Laureles-Estadio, Medellín
Estadio Atanasio Girardot is one of the largest sports venues in Colombia, with capacity for about 46,000 people. It opened in 1953 and is named after Atanasio Girardot, an Antioquian hero of the independence of Colombia and Venezuela.
It's in Comuna 11, between Carreras 70 and 74 and Calle 48, inside the Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot, which also has Olympic pools, arenas, a velodrome and courts. It's the home of Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín, and it hosted the 2011 U-20 World Cup and the 2010 South American Games.
Besides soccer, it hosts concerts and big shows, and it has an LED screen.
There are free guided tours to see the facilities and learn their history.
What to see
- Soccer games and concerts, depending on the calendar.
- The Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot, around the stadium.
- INDER's guided tour of the Sports Museum, locker rooms, field, bench, boxes and west stand (Alcaldía de Medellín, 2021).
Getting there
- Metro: Estadio station (Line B) (Metro de Medellín).
Tips
- There are free guided tours of the stadium.
- The city announced renovation work on the stadium from May 2026 through the second half of 2027 (Telemedellín); before you go, check whether tours or events are running.
FAQ
How do I get to Estadio Atanasio Girardot by metro?
Take Line B to Estadio station.
Can you visit the stadium?
INDER has offered free guided tours. Because of the renovation work announced for 2026 and 2027, check with INDER whether they're running.
When did it open?
In 1953.
On the map
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