Estadio Defensores del Chaco

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.

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.

• 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.