The Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat is a multi-use stadium located in Elda, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. It has a capacity of 3,025[1] and is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of CD Eldense.
 Nuevo Pepico Amat in November 2012 | |
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| Full name | Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat |
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| Address | Calle Heidelberg / Avenida de Ronda |
| Location | Elda, Spain |
| Coordinates | 38°28′02.5″N 0°47′45.7″W / 38.467361°N 0.796028°W |
| Owner | Elda City Council |
| Operator | Eldense |
| Capacity | 3,025[1] |
| Field size | 105x70m |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2012 |
| Opened | 30 September 2012 |
| Renovated | 2021 (switched to natural grass) |
| Construction cost | € 4.5 million |
| Tenants | |
| CD Eldense (2012–) | |
History
In 2011, the Elda City Council began constructions to build a new stadium 300 meters away from Estadio Municipal Pepico Amat, attempting to turn the grounds of the old stadium into a commercial center.[2] The cost of the new stadium reached € 4,5 million, and took the name of its replacement, being called "Nuevo Pepico Amat".[3] Home tenants CD Eldense played their last match in the "old" Pepico Amat on 29 August 2012, a 0–0 draw against Orihuela CF.[4]
The new stadium was opened on 30 September 2012, as Eldense faced CF Borriol in a Tercera División match, with Cristian Algaba scoring the only goal of the afternoon as José Arastey's side won 1–0;[5] even though mayor Adela Pedrosa gave the initial kick-off, the stadium was never officially inaugurated.[6] Initially built with artificial grass and being rated a 2-star UEFA stadium, the stadium switched to a natural grass in August 2021.[7]
The stadium is named after Pepico Amat, a former football manager and player born in the city, who played in La Liga for RCD Espanyol, and also played and coached Eldense.[8][9]