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Estadio BBVA: Your Guide to Monterrey’s Venue for the 2026 World Cup

Estadio BBVA, known as El Gigante de Acero (The Steel Giant), serves as the home stadium for CF Monterrey and is one of three Mexican venues hosting matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Alongside the legendary Estadio Azteca and Chivas' Estadio Akron, this stadium is set to welcome fans for a memorable tournament experience.

Since opening in 2015, Estadio BBVA has hosted numerous Monterrey games and Mexican national team fixtures. The 2026 World Cup adds a fresh chapter for this modern arena, which will hold four matches during the event, including group stage and Round of 32 games.

World Cup Matches at Estadio BBVA

These are three group matches plus one knockout fixture scheduled at Estadio BBVA for the 2026 World Cup.

How to Purchase Tickets for Estadio BBVA

The main official ticket lotteries have ended after processing over 500 million requests, making primary ticket availability extremely limited now.

Currently, the Last-Minute Sales Phase is active since April 1. Tickets here are sold on a first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation—no lottery involved. This phase offers your last chance to buy official tickets directly from FIFA.

The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace also operates as a trusted platform where verified tickets can be bought and sold at regulated prices as the tournament nears.

If you miss out there, secondary sites like StubHub may have last-minute tickets, but make sure to read their terms carefully.

Stadium Facts and History

  • Capacity: 53,500
  • Opened: 2015
  • Tenant: CF Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • Address: Av. Pablo Livas 2011, La Pastora, Guadalupe, N.L., Mexico

Estadio BBVA replaced the older Estadio Tecnológico, which had been Monterrey's home since 1950. Its debut match was a friendly victory against Benfica, 3–0. This stadium stands out for its modern design, excellent facilities, and vibrant atmosphere.

Besides club matches, it has hosted Copa MX finals, CONCACAF Champions League finals, and Mexican national team games. It also welcomes big concerts, featuring artists like Coldplay, The Weeknd, and Shakira.

Getting to Estadio BBVA

By Public Transport: Take Metrorrey Line 1 to Exposición Station, then walk about 10 minutes to the stadium. Several bus routes (214, 223, TME, 093) stop near the venue, with Pablo Livas (Estadio BBVA) being just a short walk away.

By Car: Access the stadium via Avenida Constitucion (Highway 85D) or Carretera Miguel Aleman (Highway 54D). Exit signs for Avenida Pablo Livas or La Pastora guide drivers on event days.

Stadium Tours and Nearby Dining

Currently, no tours run due to renovations. Usually, visitors can join the Azteca Tour, exploring the pitch, locker rooms, press box, and historical displays. Tours close six hours before match kickoffs.

Food options abound both inside and around the stadium. Vendors inside sell snacks and drinks, while local neighborhoods like Coapa and San Lorenzo Huipulco offer authentic Mexican street food at small restaurants and taco stands. For more formal dining, places such as Restaurante Parque Asturias, Cachito de Cuba, and Lucrecia Coyoacan are popular choices.

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