Estadio Cándido González
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Estadio Cándido González is a multi-use stadium located in
Camagüey Camagüey () is a city and municipality in central Cuba and is the nation's third-largest city with more than 333,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Camagüey Province. It was founded as Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe in 1514, by Sp ...
, Cuba. It is primarily used for baseball and serves as the home field for the Toros de Camagüey, a team in the
Cuban National Series The Cuban National Series (, or SNB) is a domestic baseball competition in Cuba. Formed after the dissolution of the Cuban League in the wake of the Cuban Revolution, the National Series is a part of the Cuban baseball league system. For most ...
. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 spectators.


History

The stadium was constructed in 1967 to provide a dedicated space for baseball and other sporting events in Camagüey. It was named in honor of Cándido González Morales, a notable figure in Cuban sports history and a player who made significant contributions to the development of baseball in the region.


Structure and Features

Estadio Cándido González has a natural grass surface and is designed to meet the needs of high-level baseball competitions. With a seating capacity of 15,000, it is one of the larger sports venues in Cuba. The stadium is equipped for hosting night games and is a central hub for baseball activities in the city.


Role in Cuban Baseball

The stadium is home to the Toros de Camagüey, one of the teams competing in the
Cuban National Series The Cuban National Series (, or SNB) is a domestic baseball competition in Cuba. Formed after the dissolution of the Cuban League in the wake of the Cuban Revolution, the National Series is a part of the Cuban baseball league system. For most ...
. It regularly hosts games during the season and serves as a venue for other provincial and national baseball tournaments.


External links


Beisbol en Cuba – Estadio Cándido González
(in Spanish) * Spanish Wikipedia article


References

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