Ciudad de los Deportes sports complex
| Ciudad de los Deportes | |
| Jean Brown Sports City | |
 | |
| Location |
 Cárdenas, Nouvelle Alexandrie |
|---|---|
| Broke ground | 1687 AN |
| Built | 1687 AN-1691 AN |
| Opened | 1691 AN |
| Owner | CárdEvents FCD |
| Operator | CárdEvents FCD |
| Construction cost | NAX€2.5 billion |
| Architect | Frankel & Company |
The Ciudad de los Deportes sports complex, colloquially known as Jean Brown Sports City by its locals, is a large sports complex located in Cárdenas, the capital of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Commissioned by the administration of President Alejandro Campos as part of the New Prosperity Plan's large investment in public works and infrastructure projects.
Built over four years, from 1687 AN to 1691 AN, the sports complex was designed by a small New Alexandrian architectural design firm based in Punta Santiago, Frankel & Company. With the aim of building a "world-class sporting events city worthy of our capital", the Ciudad de los Deportes sports complex aims to drive year-round tourism, increase opportunities for public recreation, and create new opportunities for public and private development in Cárdenas.
The sports complex is owned and operated by a semi-public corporation called CárdEvents FCD. Ciudad de los Deportes is organized into three primary districts: the 34 km2 Jean Brown Sports Park, the 12 km2 Central District, and the 40 km2 Baldivia Lake Acquatic Sports Park. The plan integrates a variety of urban functions and activities, all served by a robust, multi-modal transportation system. The complex boasts connections to the Pan-Keltian Highway and to Cárdenas International Airport, via metro, tram, road, and bus. The Baldivia Lake loop road is also ideal for events such as marathons and bicycle circuits. When there are no ongoing sporting events, the complex continues operation by emphasizing the integration of sporting events alongside public recreation, fitness, and research activities and events. Concerts and other events are also regularly held in the off-season. The complex also includes the National Sports Museum, a prominent national non-profit sports museum in Nouvelle Alexandrie.
Facilities
Jean Brown Sports Park
Estadio Real
The Royal Stadium stands at the heart of the Jean Brown Sports Park. It has a capacity of 75,491 seating with a further 6,000 standing spots. It is a multi-purpose stadium, as well as the national stadium of the Nouvelle Alexandrie national football team. Construction started in 1687 AN and was finished in 1690 AN. It cost a total of NAX€800 million. The Stadium is owned and operated by CárdEvents FCD, and the FNAF has offices in the stadium as well (it's headquarters are in Estadio Varela). At 75,000 seats, it is the largest stadium in Nouvelle Alexandrie. In addition to football, it also hosts other sports such as athletics, especially the Alexandrie Summer Athletics Championships, and Rugby. Outside of sports, the stadium regular hosts music concerts. The stadium is sponsored by Kerularios & Company and NBC, the latter of which has offices in the stadium as well.
The outside is known for its elaborate glass façade and steel beams. The stadium has a dedicated Metro station, Tram stop, and two Bus stops (Stadium Gate and P+R Stadium). During matchdays, a special tram line and express bus are available, which are free of charge.
Brown Outdoor Sports Zone
South of the Royal Stadium stands the eponymous Sports Park. Part of it is reserved for various outdoors sports: cycling, mountain biking, running, skateboarding, roller skating, and horseback riding. The park is also the venue for marathons, especially the Cárdenas City Run. The sports park also has areas for rock climbing and fitness.
Central District
Ibai Pedrero Hockey Field
Westernmost on the district, the Hockey Field has a capacity of 12,689. It is the national stadium of the Nouvelle Alexandrie national hockey team. The stadium is the largest hockey field in Nouvelle Alexandrie. Named after renown Hockey Player, Goalkeeper Ibai Pedrero.
Vicente Ortiz Tennis Court
In the center of the Central District is the tennis court. It is a Clay court with a capacity of 4,789. It is owned by the Cárdenas Clay Court Tennis Club. Named after renown Tennis Player, twice world champion Vicente Ortiz.
Aimar Soriano Indoor Sports Center
Located next to the Tennis Court. A large hall, with place for indoor sports, including but not limited to: Basketball; Volleyball; Ping-pong; Handball; Indoor Cycling; Futsal; Gymnastics; and Athletics. Named after renown Indoor Cyclist Aimar Soriano.
Isabel Cuéllar Ice Rink Stadium
Located on the east side of the central district is the ice sports stadium. It is capable of hosting ice sports such as skating; hockey; curling; and sledding. It also hosts snowsports such as skiing; snowboarding, and snowmobiling. Named after the first ever Skeleton athlete for Nouvelle Alexandrie, Isabel Cuéllar.
Baldivia Lake Aquatic Sports Park
Barbara Prado Swimming Stadium
Located next to Baldivia Lake, this indoor sports stadium hosts swimming sports, including pool swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo. Named after multi-winner swimmer Barbara Prado.
Baldivia Lake Aquatic Sports Zone
The synonymous Baldivia Lake is a partial natural and artificial lake dedicated entirely for surface water sports. It hosts canoeing, rowing, kayaking, surfing, sailing, and open water swimming. During off-season days, it is also known for its water recreation.
