Stadium Information

The Stadions Daugava, known in Spanish as the Estadio Daugava, is a multifunctional stadium located in Riga, Latvia. Originally opened in 1927, this historic venue has been a pillar of sport and culture in the country. Initially managed by the sports organization “Strādnieku sports un sargs”, linked to the Latvian Social Democratic Workers' Party, the stadium was renovated and expanded after World War II, with works completed in 1952.

In its original form, the stadium could accommodate over 10,000 spectators, but the capacity was drastically reduced after the demolition of several stands in 1999, leaving it with only 5,683 seats. However, in 2018, after an extensive modernization process, its capacity was restored to 10,461 spectators, meeting the necessary standards to host international events. Currently, it is one of the most important stadiums in Latvia.

The stadium has been home to the Latvian national football team, which played its matches there from 1991 until 2000, when they moved to the Skonto stadions. In 2018, the team temporarily returned to Daugava, but issues related to the pitch and other matters led to a new move in 2022. In 2023, improvement works on the playing surface were announced, reflecting its constant evolution to maintain its relevance.

In addition to sports events, the Stadions Daugava is a key space for Latvian culture, hosting the traditional Song and Dance Festivals, an event of great importance in the country's national identity. As a curious fact, in 2008, a Guinness World Record was set in this stadium, where 3,807 people participated in a 100-meter relay race for 24 hours, marking a memorable moment in its history. This stadium symbolizes not only sports but also Latvia's cultural pride.