Stadiums · Mexico

Estadio BBVA

A FIFA World Cup 2026 venue in Monterrey, Nuevo León. During the tournament, FIFA identifies it as Estadio Monterrey.

Group stageRound of 32

Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, a 2026 World Cup venue

Capacity50,113

Opened2015

RoofPartial roof over the stands.

SurfaceNatural grass installed for the 2026 World Cup.

LocationMonterrey, Mexico

TenantsRayados de Monterrey.

History of Estadio BBVA

Opened in 2015 and nicknamed "The Steel Giant", it is the home of Rayados de Monterrey and one of the most modern stadiums in Mexico. Its open side frames the view of Cerro de la Silla, the city's symbol. At the 2026 World Cup it hosts group games and a Round of 32 match.

Location and how to get there

It is in Guadalupe, in the Monterrey metropolitan area, Nuevo León. Access is mainly by car or arranged transport on match days; plan ahead given the heat of the Monterrey summer.

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2026 World Cup matches at Estadio BBVA

Thu, Mar 26
19:00 ET BoliviaBolivia 2-1Suriname

Tue, Mar 31
23:00 ET

IraqIraq 2-1 ✓ CLASIFICABolivia

South Africa1 - 0South Korea

Group A

Mon, Jun 29
21:00 ET

Netherlands1 - 1Morocco

See the full schedule and the bracket for the knockout-stage dates.

Other 2026 World Cup venues

Estadio AztecaCiudad de México, Mexico

Estadio AkronGuadalajara, Mexico

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Frequently asked questions · Estadio BBVA

Where is Estadio BBVA?

Estadio BBVA is in Monterrey, Nuevo León (Mexico). It is in Guadalupe, in the Monterrey metropolitan area, Nuevo León. Access is mainly by car or arranged transport on match days; plan ahead given the heat of the Monterrey summer.

What is the capacity of Estadio BBVA?

Estadio BBVA holds roughly 50,113 spectators in its 2026 World Cup configuration.

Which 2026 World Cup matches are played at Estadio BBVA?

Estadio BBVA hosts: Group stage, Round of 32. Check the schedule for exact dates and kickoff times.

What year did Estadio BBVA open?

Estadio BBVA opened in 2015. Opened in 2015 and nicknamed "The Steel Giant", it is the home of Rayados de Monterrey and one of the most modern stadiums in Mexico. Its open side frames the view of Cerro de la Silla, the city's symbol. At the 2026 World Cup it hosts group games and a Round of 32 match.