Where is Estadio Caliente located?
Estadio Caliente is located in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, across the Tijuana River from the Mexico-United States border. It is the home stadium of Club Tijuana of Liga MX.
Questions about Estadio Caliente
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When did Estadio Caliente open?
Estadio Caliente opened in November 2007, according to schedule. Its original capacity was 13,333, with plans for expansion to a final capacity of 33,333.
Who owns Estadio Caliente and why was it built?
Estadio Caliente is owned by Jorge Hank Rhon. His primary motivation for building the stadium was to bring a professional football club to Tijuana.
What is the final planned capacity of Estadio Caliente?
The stadium's planned final capacity is 33,333. As of 2022, construction was still ongoing and the full capacity had not yet been reached.
What major events have been held at Estadio Caliente?
Estadio Caliente hosted the eight-team CONCACAF Men's Under-17 Championship in 2009. Boxing matches featuring Erik Morales have taken place there, and artists including Shakira, Luis Miguel, Guns N' Roses, and Maná have performed at the venue.
How did Estadio Caliente help Club Tijuana earn promotion to Liga MX?
The Mexican Federation of Association Football requires First Division clubs to have a stadium capacity over 15,000. Club Tijuana became officially eligible for promotion to the Primera División de México only after the stadium's capacity was expanded past that threshold.