Arena México, Wrestling and boxing arena in Colonia Doctores, Mexico City.
Arena México is an indoor sports complex with a capacity of 16,500 spectators, specifically designed to host professional wrestling and boxing events with wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout the venue.
Opened in 1956 by promoter Salvador Lutteroth, this arena replaced the Arena Modelo from the 1910s and served as the official boxing venue during the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Known as the 'Cathedral of Lucha Libre,' Arena México represents the heart of Mexican professional wrestling culture and has hosted Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre events for over sixty years.
The arena hosts weekly lucha libre shows on Tuesdays and Fridays, with tickets available through TicketMaster and physical box offices, providing parking space for over one thousand vehicles.
This facility remains the world's largest arena built exclusively for professional wrestling and continues to host international collaborations with promotions like All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
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