[1] The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 and was previously known as "Estadio Nacional Flor Blanca",[2] referring to the name of the San Salvador neighborhood where it is located.

The stadium was restored in 2001 to host notable sporting events in Latin America, the Central American and Caribbean Games in August 2002.

In 2002, as part of the 70th anniversary of its construction and organization of the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games, it would hold the largest renovation in its history, where it doubled its initial capacity, and was fully modernized.

In September 2021, It was announced by the National Institute of Sports of El Salvador (INDES) that it agreed a 22 million dollar loan with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) to complete a renovation.

The renovation will include the development of new stands, a new pitch, athletics track, irrigation system, lighting and drainage, as well as improved access for people with disabilities.