Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK

Estadio Santa Laura
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Full nameEstadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK
Former namesEstadio Santa Laura
LocationJulio Martinez, 1241, Independencia, Santiago, Chile
Public transit at Plaza Chacabuco
OwnerInmobiliaria Unión Española
OperatorUniversidad Internacional SEK Chile
Capacity19,887[1]
Field size105 x 68 m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built1922
Opened1923
Renovated2008
Tenants
Unión Española

Estadio Santa Laura is a football stadium in Independencia, Santiago, Chile. It is the home stadium of Unión Española. The stadium holds 19,887 people and was built in 1922. It is a multi-use stadium, also used for concerts.

Deep Purple incident

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On February 27, 1997, English rock band Deep Purple performed at the stadium, this being the first time they performed in Chile. While performing the song "Fireball", the concert was marred by the collapse of the control tower. Nobody died, but approximately 44 people were injured.

33°24′16.39″S 70°39′32.46″W / 33.4045528°S 70.6590167°W / -33.4045528; -70.6590167

References

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  1. ^ Anuario Conmebol Sudamericana 2022. CONMEBOL. 3 April 2023. p. 62. Retrieved 12 May 2023.