[3] The previous venues of Boca Juniors had been the field in Dársena Sur, about seven blocks from there, near Puerto Madero district, and Ministro Brin and Senguel stadium, whose owner did not renew the contract of location.

The stadium was inaugurated on July 6, 1924, celebrations included a friendly match v Uruguayan club Nacional[4] and President of Argentina, Marcelo T. de Alvear as guest of honor to kick the first ball.

Previously, a group of supporters had taken the flag of Boca Juniors from the old field in Dársena Sur, carrying it by foot being escorted by 3,000 members of the club.

[7] During its first years, the stadium had three grandstands: the official (with roof) on the west, one on the north ("Casa Amarilla") and the third on Del Crucero street.

That same year, FC Barcelona also played a friendly there during their South American tour, defeating Boca Juniors 2–1 on August 18.