Estadio José María MinellaAbout Estadio José María Minella
Estadio José María Minella is a multiuse stadium in Mar del Plata, Argentina named after the Argentine footballer and manager José María Minella. It was built for the 1978 FIFA World Cup and remains one of the city’s principal sports venues.
The stadium holds around 35,000 spectators and includes an athletics track around the pitch, so it hosts football matches, athletics meetings and concerts. Facilities include main stands with covered seating, VIP areas and media facilities used for regional and national fixtures.
Construction was completed in 1978 specifically to stage matches during the FIFA World Cup; since then it has been maintained for use by local clubs and for occasional international fixtures and large cultural events. Over time upgrades have focused on seating, lighting and media infrastructure.
Located in Mar del Plata on Argentina’s Atlantic coast, the stadium sits within the city’s sports precinct and is accessible by city roads and public transport from the urban centre.
- Built for 1978 World Cup: Originally constructed for the 1978 FIFA World Cup, the stadium still retains an athletics track around the pitch and is used for both football and large events.
- Capacity: Capacity is approximately 35,000 spectators, with covered seating concentrated along the main stands.
Best Time to Visit Estadio José María Minella
If you want to attend a match or event, visit during the local high season (summer) when events are more frequent; for a quieter visit choose the winter months.
Weather & Climate near Estadio José María Minella
Estadio José María Minella's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (929 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 21° | 97 mm | some cloud | 72% | 5.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.3h |
| February | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 86 mm | some cloud | 75% | 5.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| March | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 18° | 102 mm | some cloud | 78% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.2h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| August | Good | 4° - 14° | 7° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| September | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.7h |
| October | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.0h |
| November | Excellent | 10° - 22° | 16° | 79 mm | some cloud | 76% | 5.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.1h |
| December | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 96 mm | some cloud | 72% | 5.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.6h |
How to Get to Estadio José María Minella
Estadio José María Minella is in Mar del Plata city (Provincia de Buenos Aires). From Mar del Plata’s main bus terminal or train station you can reach the stadium by local city bus or a short taxi ride; the stadium lies within the municipal area a few kilometres from the central district (a taxi ride is typically under 15 minutes).
If you prefer to walk from the central bus/train area it’s a substantial walk (several kilometres) so most visitors take a short bus or taxi trip to the venue.
Tips for Visiting Estadio José María Minella
- For events at Estadio José María Minella, arrive well before kickoff-Mar del Plata traffic and on‑site queues can be heavy, and tickets typically specify specific gates.
- Public transport and taxis from central Mar del Plata are the most reliable ways to reach the stadium on match or concert days; check official event communications for entry gates and prohibited items.