History and description

The Estadio Monumental de la UNSA, also known as Estadio Virgen del Chapi, was built in the early 1990s by the University of UNSA. Funds were raised through the sales of lottery tickets and the stadium was built on the field where Pope John Paul II had held the coronation of the Virgen del Chapi in 1985. A football match was played in the stadium on its opening day, and it continued to be used for other matches until 1995 when the stadium was completed and officially opened with a 1-1 draw between Melgar and Allianza Lima. Melgar, who were playing nearby at Estadio de la UNSA, made Estadio de la UNSA their new home.

The Estadio de la Unsa was one of the seven playing venues of the 2004 Copa America. It hosted four first round group matches.

How to get to Estadio de la UNSA

The Estadio Monumental de la UNSA is located on the UNSA University campus, south-east of Arequipa's city centre. The walk from the Plaza de Armas in Arequipa's city centre takes about 30 minutes, or take a taxi to make the journey quicker. Arequipa's bus terminal is located further south-west, roughly four kilometers away. Taxi or inquire locally about bus connections.

Address: Calle 1 Urb. Bancarios, Arequipa

Melgar Tickets

Tickets for Melgar games can be bought online through Ticketgol, or in person at the Club Office at Consuela 408 near the city centre or at Parque Lambramani shopping centre near Estadio de la UNSA a few days before the match. Tickets for the match between UNSA and Atlético can be bought from the ticket windows of Estadio de la UNSA three hours before the start of the game.

The ticket prices can depend on the opponent, with an average price of S 8.00 for a seat behind the goal and S 35.00 for a seat at the main stand. Box seats cost S 70.00.

Relevant Internet links

Fbcmelgar.com.pe - Official website of FBC Melgar.