Peñalolén Velodrome
Interior view of the velodrome | |
Interactive map of Peñalolén Velodrome | |
| Location | Chile Santiago, Chile |
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| Construction | |
| Opened | March 1, 2014[1] |
| Construction cost | US$18 million |
| Architect | Iglesis Prat Arquitectos[2] |
| General contractor | ICAFAL |
The Peñalolén Velodrome,[3] also known as the Santiago Velodrome, is an indoor cycling track located within Peñalolén Park in the Peñalolén district of Santiago, Chile. It opened in March 2014 as one of the venues built for the 2014 South American Games.[4]
Considered one of the finest velodromes in South America, it is noted for its modern design and full compliance with the standards of the UCI (International Cycling Union). The indoor arena has a seating capacity for 3,000 spectators.
Major events
The velodrome has hosted several international competitions since its opening:
- March 2014: Track cycling events for the 2014 South American Games.
- September 1–6, 2015: The 2015 Pan American Track Cycling Championships.
- December 8–10, 2017: The fourth round of the 2017–18 UCI Track Cycling World Cup.
- 2023: It was a venue for the 2023 Pan American Games.
- October 22–26, 2025: The 2025 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.[5][6]
References
- ^ "President Piñera inaugurates Peñalolén Velodrome, the most expensive venue for Santiago 2014". www.latercera.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Velódromo Peñalolén / Iglesis Prat Arquitectos". www.plataformaarquitectura.cl.
- ^ "Information about the velodrome" (in Spanish). Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ "President Piñera and Team Chile inaugurate Peñalolén Velodrome" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on July 27, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ "The 2025 Tissot UCI Track World Championships will be held in Santiago de Chile". www.uci.org. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "2025 Tissot UCI Track World Championships". www.uci.org. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
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