Estadio BBVA
Monterrey · 🇲🇽 Mexico
| FIFA Name | Monterrey Stadium |
| City | Monterrey, Nuevo León |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| Capacity | 50,113 |
| Opened | 2015 |
| Home Team | C.F. Monterrey 'Rayados' (Liga MX) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Roof | Open-air (no roof) |
| Altitude | 540m (1,772 ft) |
Tournament role
Estadio BBVA hosts 4 matches at the 2026 World Cup. One of the most modern stadiums in Latin America, its dramatic mountain backdrop — the Sierra Madre Oriental — creates one of the most scenic settings in World Cup history.
Matches at Estadio BBVA
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Jun 14 | 10:00 PM | Sweden vs Tunisia | Group F |
| 33 | Jun 20 | 12:00 AM | Tunisia vs Japan | Group F |
| 54 | Jun 24 | 9:00 PM | South Africa vs South Korea | Group A |
| 76 | Jun 29 | 9:00 PM | Winner Group F vs 2nd Group C | Round of 32 |
About Estadio BBVA
Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Nuevo León has a capacity of 50,113 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The venue will host 4 matches during the tournament.
Estadio BBVA opened in 2015 as the home of C.F. Monterrey (Rayados), one of Mexico's most successful clubs. The stadium is renowned for its stunning location at the foot of the Cerro de la Silla mountain, creating a dramatic natural backdrop visible from inside the venue. It is considered one of the finest football-specific stadiums in the Americas.
Monterrey's summer climate is hot and semi-arid, with temperatures regularly exceeding 35°C (95°F). At 540 meters above sea level, altitude is not a significant factor. The stadium uses natural grass and has hosted numerous Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions League matches. Evening matches will offer relief from the daytime heat.
Location & conditions
| Location | Guadalupe (Monterrey metro), Nuevo León — 10 km southeast of downtown |
| Time Zone | Central Time (CT) |
| Altitude | 540m (1,772 ft) above sea level |
| Average June Temperature | 25-36°C (77-97°F) |
| Average July Temperature | 25-36°C (77-97°F) |
| Conditions Note | Very hot summers. Low humidity compared to Gulf Coast cities. Evening matches recommended. |
Surface & facilities
| Playing Surface | Natural grass |
| Normal Surface | Natural grass — no change needed for World Cup |
| Pitch Dimensions | 105m × 68m (FIFA standard) |
| Roof Type | Open-air (no roof) |
| Climate Control | None — open to weather |