The inaugural match was played on March 11 of that year, when Bahia beat Fluminense de Feira 2-0.

[1] The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 18,418, set on April 2, 1995, when Vitória beat Bahia 2-0.

It was planned to be concluded in August of the same year,[5] but it was delayed to October[6] due to a workers' strike.

[7] Its maximum capacity will be expanded to 34,000 people,[4] and it will be adapted to be in accordance with the Brazilian Supporters' Statute (Estatuto do Torcedor).

[8] Estádio de Pituaçu hosted the 2010 World Cup Qualifying game between Brazil and Chile, played on September 9, 2009, and won by the Brazilians 4-2.