Rizal Memorial Sports Complex

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
The sports complex with the De La Salle University campus in the foreground.
Former namesRizal Memorial Field
LocationManila, Philippines
Coordinates14°33′50″N 120°59′26″E / 14.563810°N 120.990623°E / 14.563810; 120.990623
Main venueRizal Memorial Track and Football Stadium
Capacity: 12,873
Other sports facilities
Public transitMetro interchange Vito Cruz
Bus interchange  5 

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 53  P. Ocampo
OwnerCity Government of Manila
OperatorPhilippine Sports Commission
Construction
Built1927
Opened1934
Renovated2019
Tenants
Philippine Sports Commission
National Historical Landmarks
Official nameRizal Memorial Sports Complex
TypeSports complex
DesignatedMarch 27, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-03-27)
Reference no.No. 5, s. 2017

The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC; formerly known as Rizal Memorial Field[1]) is a national sports complex of the Philippines, located on Pablo Ocampo St. (formerly Vito Cruz St.), Malate, Manila. It is named in honor of the country's national hero, José Rizal (1861–1896). The complex is currently managed by the Philippine Sports Commission, while the property is owned by the Manila City government.[2][3] The complex also houses the administrative office of the PSC, and quarters for the Philippines' national athletes.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference rizalbuilder was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Talavera, Catherine (December 6, 2016). "Biz group backs Rizal Memorial Complex redevelopment". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  3. ^ Galvez, Waylon (February 13, 2017). "Jawo, Mon agree: Preserve RMSC". Tempo. Retrieved February 13, 2017. ...Department of Justice has already ruled that Manila owns the area [RMSC].