The official ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, occurred on April 14, 2011.

[2] Envisioned to be built as the most modern stadium in Central America, only the first stage of construction has been completed as of April 2011.

This first stage included building of the playing surface, locker rooms for teams and officials, and a main grandstand.

Second and future stages include end zone stands (under construction) as well as a media center and press box.

Football has a growing popularity among Nicaraguans and has forced its voice in securing a new stadium of its own.