Estadio Nacional de Lima

Built for the 1953 South American Championship, the ground replaced the old Estadio Guadalupe, which had served the capital since 1897. The project was managed by Miguel Dasso, with President Manuel A. Odría backing the construction. It was opened on October 27, 1952, and nicknamed "El Coloso de José Díaz" after the street where it sits.

The stadium has hosted the finals of the 1953 and 1957 South American Championships and the 2004 Copa América, won by Argentina. It served as the main venue for the 2019 Pan American Games ceremonies. The surface is American Bermuda grass, having replaced artificial turf installed for the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship.

The all-time attendance record for a football match is 53,000, set on May 24, 1964, during a CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic qualifier between Peru and Argentina. That match is infamous for the "Estadio Nacional disaster," a stampede triggered by a disallowed goal and police tear gas that killed 328 people and injured over 4,000. The current seated capacity is 43,086, reduced from historical figures of 50,000+ to meet safety standards after renovations for the 2019 Pan American Games.

Primary tenants include the Peru national football team. Major Peruvian clubs Alianza Lima, Universitario, and Sport Boys use it as a neutral venue for finals and high-profile matches. Notable concerts have included performances by Coldplay, Paul McCartney, and Bad Bunny.