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Mexico City Fan Travel Guide — June 2026 Tournament
Mexico City Stadium · Mexico
Next match in
7d 21h 14m 27s
Mexico vs South Africa · Group A — OPENING MATCH
Stadium
- Stadium
- Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca)
- Capacity
- 83,000
- Address
- Calzada de Tlalpan 3465, Santa Úrsula Coapa, Coyoacán, Mexico City
- GPS
- 19.303, -99.1502
- Matches hosted
- 5
The venue locally known as Estadio Azteca, operating as Mexico City Stadium during the tournament, is the first stadium ever to host three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026).
Match Schedule
| Date | Time (local) | Teams | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | 12:00 PM CT | Mexico vs South AfricaHistoric: first stadium to host 3 World Cups | Group A — OPENING MATCH |
| 2026-06-17 | 4:00 PM CT | Mexico vs Group A opponent | Group A |
| 2026-06-24 | 8:00 PM CT | Group A finale | Group A |
| 2026-06-30 | TBC | Round of 32 match | Round of 32 |
| 2026-07-05 | TBC | Round of 16 match | Round of 16 |
Getting to the Stadium
From the airport, step by step — Benito Juárez International (MEX)
- MEX Airport — taxi or Uber to Tasqueña (Metro Line 2 terminus, ~40 min).
- Take the Tren Ligero (light rail) southbound to Estadio Azteca station.
- Walk ~5 minutes to the stadium gate.
⏱ ~60 minutes door to gate
MEX → Mexico City Stadium →Where to Stay
Coyoacán
MID20 min taxi to stadium
Historic, leafy, atmospheric. Walking distance to plenty of food.
Roma / Condesa
ALL30 min taxi to stadium
Trendy, walkable cafés and nightlife.
Polanco
LUXURY40 min taxi to stadium
Luxury hotels and fine dining.
Reserva con anticipación — el partido inaugural concentra demanda en toda la ciudad. Allow buffer for traffic on match days.
Hotels near Mexico City Stadium — prices rising fast →🔔 Hotel Price Alerts
Get notified when hotel prices drop in this city.
Teams playing in Mexico City:
🎉 Official Fan Zone
Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución)
FREE general admission. Giant screens broadcasting all matches in the central plaza. Live music and food vendors throughout the tournament.
Where to Eat & Drink
🍺 Best bars to watch matches
Condesa & Roma cantinas
Condesa / Roma
Mezcal bars and neighborhood cantinas.
Zócalo sports bars
Centro
Pantallas gigantes, Mexico match-day fever.
🍕 Best food near the stadium
Street tacos near Azteca
Coyoacán / Tlalpan
Pastor, suadero, longaniza — bring small pesos.
Mercado de Medellín
Roma Sur
Best Latin American food market in the city.
🌍 Best international cuisine
Polanco fine dining
Polanco
Pujol, Quintonil — book months ahead.
Visa & Entry
No visa required for most nationalities for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued on arrival (or pre-filled online).
Weather in June/July
15–22°C, dry season, altitude 2,240 m — take it easy on your first day.
Local Tips
- Tipping: 10–15% in restaurants.
- Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN). Cards widely accepted in tourist zones; carry small notes for tacos and taxis.
- Altitude: drink water, skip alcohol day one.
- Use Uber/Didi instead of street-hailed taxis.