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7mo ago

Mar del Plata Hands Minella Stadium Complex to Private Operator in 30-Year Deal

City leaders say the concession eases maintenance costs in exchange for private upgrades plus a fuller calendar of major events.

Una empresa brasilera tomó el control de un icónico estadio mundialista argentino por 30 años
Una empresa brasileña tomó el control de un estadio mundialista
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El estadio Minella de Mar del Plata pasará a manos de una empresa inversora de Brasil.

Overview

  • The Municipality of General Pueyrredón signed the delivery act on November 5, transferring control of the José María Minella stadium, the Polideportivo Islas Malvinas and surrounding park areas to Minella Stadium SA for 30 years with a 10-year option.
  • Minella Stadium SA is the vehicle of Brazil’s Grupo Revee with Argentina’s Pro Enter, reported as the sole bidder in the tender adjudicated on August 28.
  • The concessionaire outlined plans to repair the roofed stand closed since 2022, install CONMEBOL-standard lighting, add new bathrooms and transmission booths, and build gastronomic, retail and gaming areas, with physical works yet to begin.
  • The agreement targets 80 to 95 events per year spanning international football, concerts, rugby, volleyball, pádel, UFC shows, skating and religious or music festivals.
  • All upgrades and constructions will revert to municipal ownership at term end, with media reporting an initial investment of more than $20 million and a projected $40 million over 30 years, plus AFA support reported for potential national-team use.