# 2026 South American Games venue construction

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-south-american-games-venue-construction
> Updated: 2026-08-03T17:43:04.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the city of Rafaela in Argentina moved toward completing a new sports complex for the XIII South American Games, installing a UCI‑approved wooden velodrome, a homologated BMX circuit and a modern skatepark, alongside a multi‑purpose indoor arena. The project is part of a $23 billion investment by the Santa Fe provincial government and the CAF, intended to provide lasting facilities for the Games and future use.

A few days later, in early August 2026, Santa Fe announced the opening of a World‑Class athletics track at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo (CARD). The synthetic Class 1 surface, homologated by World Athletics, was built with a 4 billion‑peso budget and will host the Games’ track and field events. Both developments are key components of the broader Games programme that will span Santa Fe, Rosario and Rafaela, aiming to leave a lasting sports legacy for Argentina.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Santa Fe unveils World‑Class athletics track for 2026 South American Games

Santa Fe’s CARD will host athletics at the 2026 South American Games on a new World‑Athletics‑approved Class 1 track, after a 4 billion‑peso upgrade, providing a lasting legacy for Argentine sport.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-unveils-worldclass-athletics-track-for-2026-south-american-games

### 2026-07-28: Rafaela builds velodrome, BMX track and skatepark for 2026 South American Games

Rafaela, Argentina, is completing a velodrome, BMX track and skatepark for the 2026 South American Games, funded by a $23 bn investment and featuring UCI‑approved facilities.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafaela-builds-velodrome-bmx-track-and-skatepark-for-2026-south-american-games

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