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Monterrey Fan Travel Guide — June 2026 Tournament
Monterrey Stadium · Mexico
Stadium
- Stadium
- Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA)
- Capacity
- 53,500
- Address
- Av. Pablo Livas 2011, Guadalupe, N.L.
- GPS
- 25.6694, -100.3096
- Matches hosted
- 4
The venue locally known as Estadio BBVA, operating as Monterrey Stadium during the tournament, sits at the foot of Cerro de la Silla and is nicknamed 'El Gigante de Acero' (The Steel Giant).
Match Schedule
| Date | Time (local) | Teams | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | 4:00 PM CT | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2026-06-20 | 7:00 PM CT | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2026-06-23 | 4:00 PM CT | Group stage + knockout round | Group stage |
| 2026-06-29 | TBC | Round of 32 | Round of 32 |
Getting to the Stadium
From the airport, step by step — Monterrey International (MTY)
- MTY Airport — Uber/Didi or authorized taxi to Estadio BBVA, ~25 min, MXN $250–400.
- Alternative: Metro Line 2 from city center to General Anaya, then rideshare to stadium (~45 min).
- Stadium-area parking opens 4 hours before kickoff; the venue sits at the foot of Cerro de la Silla.
⏱ ~25 minutes by rideshare from MTY
Monterrey is Mexico's most car-friendly host city. Public transit is limited — rideshare is the norm. Estadio BBVA is in Guadalupe, east of central Monterrey.
MTY → Monterrey Stadium →Where to Stay
San Pedro Garza García
LUXURY20–25 min drive
Mexico's wealthiest neighborhood, fine dining, luxury hotels, safe walkable streets.
Zona Valle Oriente
MID15 min drive
Business hotels, mall access, easy stadium connection.
Barrio Antiguo / Centro
MID20 min drive
Historic atmosphere, nightlife, regional cuisine, more affordable than San Pedro.
Monterrey's mountain backdrop makes any rooftop pool a highlight. San Pedro is the premium choice; Centro for cultural immersion.
Hotels near Monterrey Stadium — prices rising fast →🔔 Hotel Price Alerts
Get notified when hotel prices drop in this city.
Teams playing in Monterrey:
🎉 Official Fan Zone
Macroplaza (Centro)
Entrada GRATIS. Una de las plazas más grandes del mundo, pantallas gigantes con vista al Cerro de la Silla, cabrito y norteño en vivo todas las noches.
Where to Eat & Drink
🍺 Best bars to watch matches
Barrio Antiguo
Centro
Bar district, live norteño.
Calle Morelos
Centro
Outdoor terrazas, sports screens.
🍕 Best food near the stadium
El Rey del Cabrito
Centro
Roast goat — Monterrey's signature dish.
Las Monjitas
Centro
Classic regional breakfast — machaca, gorditas.
🌍 Best international cuisine
San Pedro Garza García
San Pedro
Fine dining: Pangea, Koli — for a special night.
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
28–38°C, very hot and dry. Evening matches recommended — afternoon kickoffs are brutal.
Local Tips
- Tipping: 10–15% in restaurants.
- Try cabrito (roast goat) — Monterrey's signature dish, best at El Rey del Cabrito.
- Hydrate aggressively — the desert heat is intense.
- Excursion: Grutas de García or Parque Chipinque for hiking with skyline views.