Mexico City
Estadio Azteca · FIFA: Estadio Azteca · Cap. 87,523
The opener of WC 2026 will be played here. Azteca is the cathedral of the sport — Pelé, Maradona, both won World Cups on this pitch. Altitude is 2,200m: ease into it.
The Stadium
Estadio Azteca, officially known as Estadio Banorte for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium located in Coyoacán, Mexico City. At an elevation of 2,241 meters (7,352 ft) above sea level it is the official home of Club América of Liga MX and the Mexican national team. With a capacity of 87,523, it is the largest stadium in Latin America and the eighth-largest association football stadium in the world.
Source: Wikipedia ↗Things to do
- 01Zócalo + Templo Mayor
- 02Frida Kahlo Museum (Coyoacán)
- 03Chapultepec Park + Anthropology Museum
- 04Teotihuacán pyramids day trip
- 05Xochimilco trajineras
- 01Sunday cycling on Reforma
- 02Mercado Roma food hall
- 03Casa Luis Barragán (book ahead)
- 04San Ángel Saturday Bazaar
- 05Café de Tacuba (since 1912)
Eat here
Enrique Olvera's tasting menu, book 2 months ahead
Michelin-starred taco stand, $4 a taco
Lunchtime fish institution in Roma Norte
Auto shop by day, al pastor by night
Home crowd. El Tri fans are passionate, organised and welcoming. La Condesa is the international supporter hub.
Tarjeta MI — 5 pesos. Works on Metro, Metrobús and Tren Ligero. Metro rides are 5 pesos (~$0.30).
Most travellers (EU/UK/CAN/US/JP): no visa, 180-day tourist permit (FMM) at entry.
Take Tren Ligero from Tasqueña to Estadio Azteca station. Gates 4h early. No cash inside — pre-load a Mi Pase card.
Roma Norte or Condesa — Metro Line 2 + Tren Ligero gets you to Azteca in ~1h
Hanky Panky (hidden speakeasy in a tortillería) · Salón Tenampa mariachi in Plaza Garibaldi · Limantour Roma (Top 50 World's Best Bars)
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