{"id":102119,"date":"2026-09-16T09:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/?p=102119"},"modified":"2026-09-16T09:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:46:28","slug":"football-stadiums-in-chile-guided-tours-and-how-to-watch-a-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/football-stadiums-in-chile-guided-tours-and-how-to-watch-a-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Football stadiums in Chile: guided tours and how to watch a match"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chile’s football stadiums<\/strong> are an excellent way to discover the country’s sporting passion<\/a>, whether by exploring their facilities on a guided tour or attending a match. <\/p>\n\n

Throughout the year, you can visit iconic venues such as the National Stadium, Colo-Colo’s Monumental, and the modern Claro Arena,<\/strong> where you can see the locker rooms, tunnels, museums, and the pitch from a unique perspective. <\/p>\n\n

Other historic stadiums in cities like Valpara\u00edso, Vi\u00f1a del Mar, La Serena, and Puerto Montt also open their doors to the public on certain dates. In this guide, you’ll find how to visit them<\/strong>, where to buy match tickets, how to get there, and what makes each one special. <\/p>\n\n

Cover photo: @joseph.areyuna<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Which football stadiums in Chile can you visit? <\/h2>\n\n

National Stadium: the sporting heart of the country<\/h3>\n\n
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Credit: Ministry of National Assets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Located in the \u00d1u\u00f1oa district, the Julio Mart\u00ednez Pr\u00e1danos National Stadium<\/strong> is Chile’s most important sporting venue and the usual home of the Chilean National Team. It has a capacity for 46,190 spectators<\/strong>. Opened in 1938, it has hosted the 1962 FIFA World Cup, international finals, concerts, and major sporting events. It is also a National Historic Monument. <\/p>\n\n

Guided tours are coordinated in advance through the National Stadium Park website<\/a> and include a journey through its history and main areas. The park remains open every day between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, although some areas may be restricted during massive events. <\/p>\n\n

If you want to attend a match, the stadium also hosts home games for Universidad de Chile<\/strong>. Tickets can be purchased through PuntoTicket<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n