1Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)
No. 1 — Estadio BBVA (Monterrey). On the lists of 8 of 10 AIs; median place there: 1. The AIs put it first because it has Mexico's biggest crowds, nearly full stands, and good home results.
Did you know
Estadio BBVA was the first football stadium in North America to earn the LEED sustainability certification. More than a third of its land is green space, which is more than the rules ask for.
- What it is
- Monterrey's 53,500-seat home, called the Steel Giant.
- Its edge
- Biggest average crowd of the three, with the most home points.
- Who should know
- Useful for fans curious how a huge crowd can still turn into wins.
- Average crowd and fill rate47,281 a game, ~88% full
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersMonterrey metropolitan area, Nuevo León
Why it is here
Last Apertura, Monterrey averaged 46,522 a game and drew 50,910 against América on 20 September 2025. Its stadium holds 53,500. Its lowest crowd that tournament was still 45,032.
Did you know
Its 2026 World Cup round-of-32 game ended Netherlands 1–1 Morocco after extra time. Morocco won 3–2 on penalties. Mexico played no group games here, unlike at the other two Mexican World Cup venues.
History
In 2015 Monterrey left Estadio Tecnológico, its home for 63 years. The new stadium opened on 2 August 2015 with a 3–0 win over Benfica in the Eusébio Cup.
Keep in mind
Parking is official but limited. The guide says to arrive early to get a space, and to use nearby car parks instead of street parking.
The same guide says stadium pricing is "often a little extreme", so many fans eat elsewhere before or after matches. It also says no tours are available right now.
Where to go further
Open the stadium location page first and plan your route early. The stadium is in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, and the crowds are big on match days, so know your entrance before you leave home.
