Estadio BBVA at the 2026 World Cup

Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico hosts 4 matches, including a round-of-32 game.

An aerial view of Estadio BBVA near Monterrey, Mexico, a sleek silver oval stadium with a louvred metal shell and an open roof over its seats. Streets, homes and wooded hills surround the stadium.
Photo: Arne Müseler / CC BY-SA 3.0

Matches at Estadio BBVA

Capacity
51,243
Location
Guadalupe, Nuevo León, MexicoView on Google Maps
Home team
CF Monterrey (Football)

How to get to Estadio BBVA?

By taxi or app ride

Most fans reach the ground in Guadalupe by app ride or taxi, as there is no train.

Time: About 20 to 30 minutes from central Monterrey

Cost: Around 120 to 300 MXN (about 7 to 17 USD) one way

By car

There is parking near the stadium, just outside the city.

Time: About 20 to 30 minutes from central Monterrey

Cost: Around 100 to 250 MXN (about 6 to 14 USD) for parking

By bus

City buses run toward Guadalupe, then a short walk or ride to the stadium.

Time: About 40 to 60 minutes from the center

Cost: Around 15 MXN (about 1 USD)

Fun facts about Estadio BBVA

  • It is nicknamed "El Gigante de Acero", the Steel Giant.
  • One open end frames a stunning view of the Cerro de la Silla mountain.
  • It opened in 2015 and is one of the most modern stadiums in Mexico.

About Estadio BBVA

Estadio BBVA is one of the most beautiful stadiums in the Americas.

Locals call it El Gigante de Acero, the Steel Giant, for its bold modern frame.

Through one open end, the famous Cerro de la Silla mountain rises behind the goal, a view like no other.

It sits in Guadalupe, just outside the lively northern city of Monterrey.

It opened in 2015 and is home to CF Monterrey, one of the country's big clubs.

For 2026, that mountain backdrop will frame some unforgettable World Cup nights.

  • Set in Monterrey, Mexico's industrial powerhouse city
  • A short hop from the surrounding mountains and hiking
  • A modern design with excellent sightlines
  • Home to the passionate Rayados of CF Monterrey
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