It is the highest sports center in the state of Hidalgo and its name, like that of the state, is in honor of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla the father of the Independence of Mexico.

Nicknamed "El Huracán" (The Hurricane), due to the great dominance of CF Pachuca in its golden era playing at home, saying "the team at home plays devastating like a hurricane".

The stadium was remodeled and modernized under the administration of Grupo Pachuca, for which it was reopened on August 1, 2004.

It was also one of the host stadiums for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, with 9 matches.

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