Estadi

Estadi is the Catalan word for stadium, used to describe large sports arenas in Catalan-speaking areas such as Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Principality of Andorra. The term is a direct cognate of the English “stadium” and the French “stade,” derived from Latin stadiumum. In Catalan, estadi functions as a general noun and as part of the official names of individual venues.

In practice, Estadi appears in the names of several notable venues. For example, the national stadium in Andorra la Vella is called Estadi Nacional, which hosts football matches and other events. In Barcelona, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is a historic stadium that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics and remains a key sports and events venue, often referred to simply as l’Estadi. In Girona, the home stadium of Girona FC is commonly known as Estadi Montilivi.

Beyond these examples, many municipalities in Catalonia and the surrounding regions designate their sports facilities as Estadi followed by a descriptor, such as Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. This naming pattern reflects local linguistic practices and the public ownership of many venues.

Usage of the term varies by country, but Estadi generally signals a stadium facility within Catalan-speaking communities. The word highlights the linguistic and cultural ties that Shape the naming of sports infrastructure across the region. See also Estadi Nacional and Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for related venues.