Altitude Advantage: High-Elevation Stadiums with Panoramic Views

16. Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte – Potosí, Bolivia (12,992 ft)

Soaring to about 3,960 meters (12,992 ft), Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte in Potosí is among the loftiest professional football venues on Earth. Named after a revered Bolivian footballer, it hosts Real Potosí and has earned a reputation as a grueling venue for away teams. Thin air rapidly drains stamina, and unacclimated players may find themselves light-headed, compounding the challenge of competing at such an elevation. Potosí was once among the richest cities in the world due to silver mining in Cerro Rico, a mountain looming over the skyline. Today, the stadium’s location near this historic mine underscores the city’s complex legacy. While fans fill the stands clad in purple for Real Potosí, they also celebrate the resilience and identity shaped by centuries of mining.