Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez
Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez (English: Ruben Rodríguez Coliseum) is an indoor sporting arena in Puerto Rico. The coliseum was dedicated to Rubén Rodríguez (former player of the Vaqueros de Bayamón). It is located in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. It can accommodate up to 12,000 spectators and can be reached by the Tren Urbano system from the Deportivo station.
El Rancho Vaquero | |
 Satellite image of Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez | |
| Full name | Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez |
|---|---|
| Location | Pájaros, Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18°23′41.85″N 66°9′3″W |
| Capacity | 3,000 (minimum) 12,000 (maximum)[1] |
| Field size | 310 feet by 310 feet |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1988 |
| Tenants | |
| Vaqueros de Bayamón (BSN) (1988–present) Vaqueras de Bayamón (LVSF) (1988–present) Puerto Rico Tip-Off (NCAA) | |
Event uses and history
This coliseum had been used for events like:
- The Miss Universe 2001 pageant
- Basketball games (Hosting the Bayamón Cowboys professional team)
- Boxing
- Professional wrestling
- Volleyball
- Kickboxing
- Varied shows
- Other sports
In 2021, the Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum received a $1.1 million allocation of funds for renovations.[2]
References
- "Baja la Temperatura en el Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez - Ciudad de Bayamón". Archived from the original on 2018-10-23. Retrieved 2018-10-22.
- "FEMA Approves Multi-million Dollar Allocation for Sports and Cultural Facilities". The Weekly Journal. December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
| Events and tenants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Ultimate Fighting Championship venue UFC 8 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Miss Universe venue 2001 |
Succeeded by |
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