Estadio Azteca (Banorte)

For naming reasons, Estadio Azteca is known as Estadio Banorte since March 2025.
Its nickname is the "Coloso de Santa Ursula" because of its size and location in the suburb of the same name.
It is home to the America Mexico team.
It is the largest stadium in Latin America.

It is the first stadium in the world to have hosted two FIFA World Cup finals, the one won by Brazil's team with Pelé in 1970 and the one won by Argentina's team with Maradona in 1986. It has also hosted the 1968 Summer Olympics, the Copa Interamericana, the Copa Libertadores, as well as NFL international series matches… Concerts and other events are held there.

Estadio Azteca will host matches and the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. To comply with FIFA regulations, the stadium will be called Estadio Ciudad de Mexico during the World Cup.
In preparation for this event, the stadium is undergoing renovation and modernisation work.

It will reopen in March 2026 and will then feature more than 2200m² of LED screens among other new features.

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, find all practical information to prepare your trip in the Event Guide by clicking here.

Before buying your ticket for LIGA MX matches, make sure you have your FAN ID, as if you do not present it, access could be refused to you and your ticket will not be refunded.  

How to get to Estadio Azteca by public transport?

🚇 By Mexico City metro and tram
The stadium is served by Estadio Azteca station on the Xochimilco light metro line. This line is an extension of the Mexico City metro, which starts at Metro Tasqueña station and ends at Xochimilco station.
Note that some metros are reserved for women and children

Tram Line 1 serves an Estadio Azteca station.

Tasquena station is the terminus of the very small Tren Ligero.

🚌 By Bus
Several bus lines serve the stadium at Estadio Azteca or Las Flores stations (134 B/C/D, 17E, 162D...).

🅿️ There are many paid parking spaces around the stadium. From Insurgentes esplanade, access to the stadium is via gate 3. Car parks open 4 hours before kick-off.

🚘 Carpooling
There is no pickup or drop-off zone for carpooling services at Estadio Azteca.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Pedestrian access is via Calzada de Tlalpan, the main entrance decorated with the "red sun" statue.

🚭 Estadio Azteca is an entirely non-smoking space. 

🛜 It will have free WiFi 6 connectivity for the 2026 World Cup.

💳 It will become a completely cashless venue for the 2026 World Cup.

🛅 Does Estadio Azteca offer a cloakroom service?
Yes, there are lockers near the entrance of Estadio Azteca.

🌭 Can you eat at Estadio Azteca?

A multitude of stands offer food around the stadium. 
Inside the stadium, street vendors offer food and drinks. Prices can be high.

🎟️ Can you visit Estadio Azteca?
Yes, guided behind-the-scenes tours of Estadio Azteca are usually available every day every half hour. On match days they stop 6 hours before kick-off. Find the information behind this link.

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