It has been the home of Cardenales de Lara since. It was first called Estadio Barquisimeto and was renamed in 1991 after former owner Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez who died in Viasa Flight 742 when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff.
The stadium has served as the residence of Cardenales de Lara since its inauguration. The venue was initially named Estadio Barquisimeto before being renamed after Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez, who perished in the Viasa Flight 742 accident.