Estadio BBVA Overview
Estadio BBVA, opened in 2015, is widely considered one of the most beautiful stadiums in the Americas. Designed specifically for football with the Sierra Madre mountains as a backdrop, it won the Stadium of the Year award from Stadium DB. Home to Club de Fútbol Monterrey (Rayados), it regularly hosts Champions League matches and creates an electric atmosphere.
Stadium Statistics
Capacity Ranking
Ranked #14 of 16 World Cup venues. Maximum capacity: 87,523 (Estadio Azteca).
World Cup History
Estadio BBVA will host its first FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. Monterrey hosted 1986 World Cup matches at Estadio Universitario.
Seating Chart & Layout
Estadio BBVA's seating is arranged in a tight, steeply-raked bowl with the Sierra Madre mountains visible through the open end. The intimate design brings every fan close to the pitch. Upper tier fans enjoy some of the most dramatic mountain backdrop views in world football.
360° Virtual Stadium Tour
Virtual Tour Coming Soon
360° tour will be available closer to the tournament
Record Attendance
53,500
Liga MX matches
Stadium Features
Stadium Location
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