Estadio Defensores del Chaco
Stadium Asunción's national stadium hosting football and major events
Paraguay’s national stadium in Asunción, Estadio Defensores del Chaco hosts national-team matches, major club fixtures and large events; visitors attend games for intense local football atmospheres.
Estadio Defensores del Chaco is Paraguay’s main national football stadium in the city of Asunción, used for international fixtures, domestic cup finals and major sporting events. The stadium bears a name that commemorates Paraguayan defenders of the Chaco War.
The ground is the primary venue for the Paraguayan national team and for large domestic matches, and it has been the site of many important fixtures in Paraguayan football history. It has undergone renovations and upgrades over the decades to maintain capacity and facilities.
The stadium sits within the urban area of Asunción and is a focal point for national team supporters and for high-profile domestic matches.
- Naming and role: Serves as Paraguay's primary national stadium and is named in honour of the country's defenders from the Chaco War era.
- Capacity and uses: Capacity is in the order of 40,000 to 45,000 spectators, and the venue hosts national team matches, domestic finals and large public events.
How to Get to Estadio Defensores del Chaco #
The stadium is in the Sajonia neighborhood of Asunción. It is reachable by city bus routes and by taxi from central Asunción; traffic and road closures occur on match days so public transport is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Estadio Defensores del Chaco #
- Bring cash for concessions; local vendors often operate on-site during matches.
- Public transport is best on match days - parking near stadiums in Asunción can be limited.
- Attend an evening match for cooler temperatures and stronger atmosphere.
Best Time to Visit Estadio Defensores del Chaco #
Evening matches during the football season deliver the best atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Estadio Defensores del Chaco #
Estadio Defensores del Chaco's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1414 mm/year), wettest in April.
January
January is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
