Estadio de Balaídos is the home of RC Celta de Vigo in Galicia. Deportivo's close rival, Celta shares the same Galician identity, making their encounters among Spain's most emotionally charged regional derbies.
Stadium Facts
Club
Celta de Vigo
City
Vigo, Galicia
Capacity
29,000 seats
Year Built
1928
Surface
Natural grass
Pitch
100 x 68 m
Record Attendance
38,000 (1997)
Architect
Manuel Gómez Román
Major Tournament History
Estadio de Balaídos has hosted matches in: 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Notable Features
Galician derby venue — Celta vs Deportivo is one of Spain's most passionate regional rivalries
One of Spain's oldest major grounds — opened 1928
Located in Vigo, Galicia's largest city
Famous for Galician rain and passionate home support
