Its formal name honors Érton Coelho de Queiróz, who was Pinheiros' president from 1982 to 1985, and helped the stadium construction.

The stadium was originally named Estádio Orestes Thá, after a Pinheiros' former president.

The inaugural match was played on September 7 of that year when Pinheiros beat Coriitba 1–0.

On April 5, 1986, the stadium was renamed to Estádio Érton Coelho de Queiróz, who died in that year.

The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 17,926 people, set on July 8, 1997, when Paraná Clube beat União Bandeirante 3–0.