El Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos4 (o simplemente Estadio Nacional) es el principal recinto deportivo de Chile, ubicado en el Parque deportivo Estadio Nacional, un complejo deportivo multidisciplinario con una extensión de cerca de 64 hectáreas, en la comuna de Ñuñoa en la ciudad de Santiago. The Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium (or simply National Stadium) is the main sports venue in Chile, located in the Estadio Nacional Sports Park, a multidisciplinary sports complex with an extension of about 64 hectares, in the commune of Ñuñoa in the city of Santiago. Estadio Nacional de Chile, officially called Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, officially opened on 3 December 1938 with a friendly match between Colo Colo and Brazilian side Sao Christovao (6-2). Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos is a major sporting venue in Santiago, Chile, known for hosting high-level football events as well as national and international competitions. General Information about Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos Opened 1938 Capacity The stadium is named after journalist Julio Martínez (pictured in 1952), who had an over 60 year career before his passing in 2008. The stadium was built on former farmland, donated in 1918 by landowner and philanthropist Jose Domingo Cañas. Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos is the most iconic and historically significant stadium in Chile. Located in Santiago, the capital city, the stadium serves as the country’s principal sports venue and a powerful symbol of Chilean identity. Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos is the largest and most famous stadium in Chile, located in the capital city of Santiago. Known for its rich history, impressive capacity, and versatility, the stadium serves as the home ground for the Chilean national football team. The official name of the stadium is Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos and it is the national stadium of the country. It is primarily used for the hosting of association football games in Chile, and some other events are also hosted at the stadium. 46190 is the current capacity of the stadium. Since 1939, the Estadio Nacional de Chile has been the official home of the Chilean national football team, where it plays many friendly matches and was the main home of the World Cup qualifiers when they began to be played from 1954.