The Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe in the Greater Monterrey area of Mexico will host several 2026 World Cup matches this summer.
A relatively newly built stadium, the Monterrey Stadium has only been open for a little more than 10 years. It will host three group stage matches and one Round of 32 match.
Known for being surrounded by nature like the mountain Cerro de la Silla, it's the fourth largest stadium in Mexico and one of three that will be used in the country for the 2026 World Cup.
Stadium Features
The Monterrey Stadium opened in August 2015, replacing the former Estadio Tecnologico that was used as the home of C.F. Monterrey for 63 years.
Despite being the fourth largest in Mexico in terms of capacity, the venue was the most expensive stadium in Mexico when it was built.
There was great focus on making the stadium sustainable and energy efficient, and it was the first soccer stadium in North America to earn a certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
The seats are extremely close to the field - the distance from seat-to-field is the minimum allowed by FIFA, making fans feel like they are part of the action.
Seating Capacity | 53,500 |
Opening Date | August 2, 2015 |
Key Features | Close seats, tremendous views |
Host Team (s) | C.F. Monterrey |
Stadium Address | Av. Pablo Livas 2011, Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
Stadium Atmosphere
As mentioned previously, the stadium is surrounded by green areas and offers a great view of Cerro de la Silla, a prominent mountain that can be seen from the seats located in the northwest part of the stadium.
Steep seating amplifies noise in an intense, high-energy atmosphere by passionate fans.
The stadium is loud, comfortable, and futuristic, creating a sensory-overload type of experience. Fans gather outside the stadium prior to the game starting which also creates a festival-like feel as you enter the stadium.
Monterrey Stadium Security and Safety
Guadalupe is taking serious precautions ahead of the World Cup. Robot dogs, AI systems, and thousands of security personnel will be surrounding the stadium, ensuring everyone's safety. Security features include:
K9-X robot dogs to detect hazardous materials
AI surveillance to analyze crowd behavior
7,000+ security officers
C-UAS drones to cover all matches
Monterrey Stadium FAQs
Here are a few questions that are frequently asked by people researching the Monterrey Stadium ahead of the World Cup:
1. Will Mexico play at the Monterrey Stadium for the World Cup?
No, Mexico will not play at Monterrey Stadium. They will however play at the other two stadiums in Mexico - the Mexico City Stadium and the Guadalajara Stadium.
2. What happened to the old Monterrey Stadium?
The old Monterrey Stadium, named the Estadio Tecnologico, was used from 1950-2017 as the home of C.F. Monterrey, but it was demolished in 2017 and replaced by Estadio Borregos in 2019.
3. Will the United States play at the Monterrey Stadium?
No, the USMNT will not play at Monterrey Stadium. The teams confirmed to play in Monterrey in the group stage are Tunisia, Japan, South Africa, and Korea Republic.
4. How old is the Monterrey Stadium?
The Monterrey Stadium is only 10 years old, one of the newest professional stadiums in Mexico. It will turn 11 in August.
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