Estadio BBVA Monterrey: Your Guide to World Cup 2026 Tickets and Match Details
Known as El Gigante de Acero or The Steel Giant, Estadio BBVA serves as the home stadium for CF Monterrey. It stands among the three Mexican venues selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining the historic Estadio Azteca and Estadio Akron, home to Chivas.
Since opening in 2015, Estadio BBVA has welcomed numerous matches for both Monterrey and the Mexican national team. The 2026 tournament introduces a new chapter for this modern stadium known for its striking design and top-tier facilities.
Scheduled Matches at Estadio BBVA
The stadium will hold four World Cup games: three group stage fixtures and one Round of 32 encounter. Here are the confirmed matches and results:
How to Secure Your Tickets for Estadio BBVA
The main official ticket lotteries like the Visa Presale and Early Ticket Draw have closed after handling over 500 million requests. Primary ticket availability is now scarce.
The Last-Minute Sales Phase, which began April 1, offers tickets on a first-come, first-served basis without lottery draws—your last chance to buy directly from FIFA with immediate confirmation.
The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace remains open for verified ticket resale at regulated prices as the event approaches. Fans can also explore secondary platforms like StubHub but should carefully review terms before purchasing.
Stadium Details
- Capacity: 53,500
- Opened: 2015
- Home Team: CF Monterrey (Liga MX)
- Address: Av. Pablo Livas 2011, La Pastora, Guadalupe, N.L., Mexico
Background of Estadio BBVA
Originally named Estadio BBVA Bancomer, this stadium replaced the old Estadio Tecnológico, which had stood since 1950. Monterrey’s first match here was a 3–0 friendly victory against Benfica.
Besides regular league games, Estadio BBVA has hosted Copa MX finals, CONCACAF Champions League finals, and matches featuring the Mexican national team. It also hosts major cultural events, including concerts by artists like Coldplay, The Weeknd, and Shakira.
Getting to Estadio BBVA
Take Metrorrey Line 1 to Exposición Station, roughly a 10-minute walk from the stadium. Buses 214, 223, TME, and 093 stop near the venue at Pablo Livas (Estadio BBVA), just minutes away on foot.
Highways Avenida Constitucion (85D) and Carretera Miguel Aleman (54D) lead to Estadio BBVA. Event-day signage directs drivers to exits at Avenida Pablo Livas or La Pastora.
Stadium Tours and Nearby Dining
Currently, no tours operate due to renovations, but normally the stadium offers year-round visits via the Azteca Tour. Visitors can explore the pitch, locker rooms, press box, and see commemorative plaques.
Food options surround Estadio BBVA, with concession stands inside and local eateries nearby in Coapa and San Lorenzo Huipulco neighborhoods. Authentic Mexican street food is popular among fans, especially at small taco stands and casual restaurants.
If you want a sit-down meal, try Restaurante Parque Asturias, Cachito de Cuba, or Lucrecia Coyoacan, which are great for groups.
