Arena Barueri
Multi-use stadium in Barueri, home to Oeste and temporary home for Palmeiras during Palestra Italia's reform.
Arena Barueri is a multi-use stadium located in Barueri, São Paulo state, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Oeste, and hosted the matches of Grêmio Recreativo Barueri until the 2010 season. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 31,452 people and was built in 2007. It is owned by the City of Barueri. During the reforming of Palestra Italia Stadium the Barueri Arena was being used for some home matches of Palmeiras.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Barueri, São Paulo State, Brazil
- Primary user (temporary)
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- Status
- Active (Multi-purpose venue)
- Key era
- 2013–2015 transition period
Lore & Background
Arena Barueri's construction started in June 2006. The stadium was inaugurated on May 26, 2007, with an initial maximum capacity of 17,000 people. The current stadium's capacity is 31,452 people. The inaugural match was played on that day, when Grêmio Barueri drew 1–1 with Criciúma. The first goal in the stadium was scored by Grêmio Barueri's Márcio Careca. The stadium's attendance record is 31,452, reflecting its official capacity. In 2013, the stadium hosted the final of the Campeonato Brasileiro de Rugby, Brazil's national club Rugby competition, held between SPAC and Pasteur Athletique Clube. On April 26, 2014, the Brazil national rugby team beat Chile at the stadium, though Brazil had previously defeated Chile in rugby in 2011 and 2012.
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