Estadio Banorte

Estadio Banorte is a football stadium in Coyoacán, southern Mexico City, with seating for more than 80,000 spectators at an elevation of around 2,200 meters. The structure features two tiers of covered stands, large video screens at both ends, and an oval pitch surrounded by continuous seating that offers clear sightlines to the grass.

Construction began in 1962 and the venue opened on May 29, 1966, with a friendly match between Mexico and Turin, just in time for the 1970 World Cup. Since then, it has hosted two World Cup finals, in 1970 between Brazil and Italy and in 1986 between Argentina and West Germany.

This venue serves as the home ground for Club América and the Mexican national team, where supporters gather to experience football in an atmosphere charged with passion. On match days, fans fill the stands with chants, flags, and jerseys in team colors, while families continue the Sunday tradition of attending games together.

The stadium sits along Calzada de Tlalpan and can be reached via the Azteca stop on the Xochimilco Light Rail, which connects to the city metro system. For major events, arrive early and expect crowds, along with longer waiting times at the entrance gates.

During the 2026 World Cup, this venue will become the only stadium in the world to host matches in three separate tournaments, having already done so in 1970 and 1986. The pitch sits at an elevation where thinner air makes the ball travel faster, creating challenges for players and goalkeepers alike.

Location: Coyoacán

Location: Mexico City

Inception: May 29, 1966

Architects: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Rafael Mijares Alcérreca

Official opening: May 29, 1966

Capacity: 115000

Website: https://estadioazteca.com.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.30306,-99.15056

Latest update: December 3, 2025 09:29