Las Mestas Sports Complex

Las Mestas Sports Complex is a multipurpose sports complex in Gijón, Asturias (Spain), used mainly as an equestrian facility for show jumping. It is also used as a velodrome, with its 428 m long track, and as a rugby and American football stadium.

It was inaugurated in 1942 and renovated in 2005. Las Mestas has a capacity of 10,000 people, 3,000 of them seated.

History
Inaugurated in 1942, the original use for Las Mestas was exclusively for equestrian competitions.

On 27 August 1964, a stand collapsed, ironically injuring 27 people.

The stadium has been renovated several times, the last time being in 2005 with the addition of a new covered section with 2,200 seats.

Uses

 * CSI Gijón, Spain's Official Show Jumping Horse Show, part of the FEI Nations Cup Promotional League.
 * Home field of the Gijon Mariners (American football).
 * Velodrome.
 * Concerts.

Sporting events

 * 1993 European Show Jumping Championships.
 * 1999 Samsung Nations Cup World Final.
 * 2006 LNFA Bowl
 * 2007 Copa del Rey de Rugby final.
 * 2008 Inline speed skating World Cup.
 * 2011 ITU Duathlon World Championships
 * 2018 LNFA Bowl

Concerts

 * 16 June 2006 — Colombian singer Shakira performed at the venue during her Fijación Oral Tour.