Pinatar Arena

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Pinatar Arena
Real Murcia at Pinatar Arena.jpg
Real Mallorca in action at the arena
Location San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
OwnerPinatar Arena Football Center Sociedad Limitada [1]
Capacity 3,000
Field size105m x 68m
Surface Grass
OpenedJanuary 2013

The Pinatar Arena is an association football stadium located in San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, in south-eastern Spain. The 3,000-seat stadium is part of the larger Pinatar Arena Football Center which also includes a sports club, hotel, training fields and other amenities. [2]

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Since opening in January 2013, it has become a popular destination for training camps and friendly matches by association football national teams. [3] [4] It has also hosted some of Europe's professional football clubs for friendlies, including St Johnstone, Sunderland A.F.C., Newcastle United, Ipswich Town, Mallorca, Preston North End and Bradford City. [5] [6] [7] [8]

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