Estadio Malvinas ArgentinasAbout Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas is the main multi-purpose stadium serving Mendoza province in western Argentina. It was constructed for the 1978 FIFA World Cup and remains the region’s principal large-capacity venue.
The bowl hosts football matches, large concerts and regional sporting events and offers tiered seating around a natural-grass pitch and supporting facilities such as dressing rooms and press areas. Its scale makes it a focal point for major cultural and sporting gatherings in Mendoza.
Built in the late 1970s as part of Argentina’s World Cup infrastructure, the stadium has undergone maintenance and upgrades since opening to meet safety and event requirements. It continues to be managed for both sporting fixtures and cultural events.
The stadium is located in the city of Mendoza, Mendoza Province, on the western side of Argentina’s populated central region and serves as a stadium for the provincial capital and surrounding departments.
- Capacity and use: The stadium was built for the 1978 FIFA World Cup and is used for football matches, concerts and provincial events; capacities cited are around 40,000 spectators.
Best Time to Visit Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Plan stadium visits in spring or autumn for the most comfortable temperatures; Mendoza summers are hot but still popular for events.
Weather & Climate near Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 44 mm | mostly sunny | 41% | 2.8 m/s | 3.1 extreme | 13.9h |
| February | Ideal | 15° - 30° | 23° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.5 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.1h |
| March | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 34 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 2.3 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| April | Excellent | 9° - 22° | 16° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| May | Excellent | 5° - 18° | 12° | 10 mm | some cloud | 58% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| June | Very Good | 2° - 15° | 7° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 9.9h |
| July | Very Good | 1° - 15° | 6° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
| August | Excellent | 3° - 17° | 9° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| September | Excellent | 6° - 20° | 13° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 42% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.8h |
| October | Ideal | 10° - 25° | 17° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 39% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 28° | 20° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 36% | 3.0 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.6h |
| December | Ideal | 16° - 31° | 23° | 27 mm | mostly sunny | 37% | 2.9 m/s | 3.1 extreme | 14.1h |
How to Get to Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas is in the city of Mendoza. It is a short drive from Mendoza’s city centre (only a few kilometres); local city buses serve the area and there is parking for those arriving by car. From downtown Mendoza expect a 10-20 minute drive depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
- On matchdays and during concerts arrive well before the published start time-stadium security and traffic around the arena can create long delays, and authorized entry gates open in stages.
- Use official public-transport links or event shuttles where available rather than driving; parking and neighbourhood streets near the stadium become congested for major events.