Ipurua Municipal Stadium
Eibar, Spain
The Ipurua Municipal Stadium is built on land filled with rubble from the Spanish Civil War. The main stand, completed in 1951, runs parallel to the touchline, and the West Stand was demolished and rebuilt in 2019 to increase the capacity to 8,164. In 2017, the away section bar collapsed during a match against Sevilla, injuring several fans. A barrier in the away end collapsed in 2018. The pitch is natural grass, though some sources describe it as hybrid. The stadium did not host any matches during the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Floodlights were inaugurated on October 14, 1970, with a match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao. The attendance record is 7,732 spectators, set on June 12, 2024, during a match between SD Eibar and Real Oviedo. A conflicting earlier record of 6,694 for a 2017 match against Real Madrid is noted but superseded by the 2024 figure. Notable events include the stadium hosting the matches that secured SD Eibar's historic promotion to La Liga in May 2014. The stadium has not undergone any official name changes due to sponsorship and has consistently been known as Ipurua. The capacity has evolved through several phases: originally around 5,250–6,267; increased to approximately 7,083 in 2015 following the reconstruction of the North Stand after Eibar's promotion to La Liga. The specific architect or construction company for the original 1947 structure is unknown.