Buenos Aires Cricket Club Ground

The Buenos Aires Cricket Club Ground, located in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a historic site where the first football and rugby matches in Argentina were played in 1867 and 1873, respectively. It served as a shared venue for cricket and football, with the first recorded cricket match taking place in 1891. The ground hosted its first-class matches in 1912 and 1927, showcasing the evolution of cricket in the region. After a fire in 1948 led to significant destruction, the club merged with Buenos Aires Football Club in 1951, relocating to a new facility in San Fernando. This ground remains a significant landmark in Argentine sports history.