Stadium
Pontevedra C.F. plays at the Estadio Municipal de Pasarón, or simply "Pasarón". With a 105x66 metres playing field, it was built in 1956 and was partially refitted for the 1982 FIFA World Cup celebrated in Spain. Pasarón did not hold any actual games of the World Cup, but it benefitted from the general funds allocated to the refurbishment of football stadiums.
The stadium used to have a capacity for 16,500, including standing spectators. However, UEFA regulations dictated that all attendants must be seated and, therefore, the stadium went under re-construction. Regardless, Pasarón was also in need of a general refurbishment, overdue since 1982. The works were completed for the 2010-2011 season. It now hosts some 12,000 people.
Pasarón is located in the north side of the city (north to Lérez River), namely at Rua de Luis Otero s/n, 36005 Pontevedra. The stadium is owned by the local city council, the Concello de Pontevedra.
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