Mazatlán, SI · Capacity: 20,000
Home of Mazatlán FC with a 25,000 capacity, opened in 2020. One of Mexico's newest stadiums, located near the beach in the Pearl of the Pacific.
Estadio de Mazatlán — “El Kraken” — opened in 2020 as the home of Mazatlán FC, bringing top-flight Liga MX football to the Pacific beach city of Mazatlán in a sleek modern ground.
Mazatlán pairs it with a long malecón, golden beaches and a lively Carnival tradition.
Below are the Mazatlán stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the stadium.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Estadio Kraken in Mazatlán — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Intimate boutique hotel perched on the Malecón in Mazatlán's historic center with stunning Pacific views. A stylish base for exploring the centro's restaurants and catching a game at the nearby baseball stadium.
Full-service beach resort in the heart of Mazatlán's Zona Dorada with all-inclusive packages and multiple restaurants. Popular with families and groups visiting for baseball season and Carnival.
A beautifully restored 1920s art deco hotel on Olas Altas beach, the Belmar is a Mazatlán landmark that captures the golden age of Mexican Pacific coastal tourism. Its oceanfront terraces and old-world charm make it a characterful base for fans exploring the malecón and catching matches at Estadio Teodoro Mariscal.
Classic beachfront resort on Playa Gaviotas that's been welcoming visitors since 1955. A Mazatlán institution with ocean views, multiple pools, and easy access to the Zona Dorada's sports bars.
Set on the tranquil Emerald Bay north of the city, Hotel Riu Emerald Bay is a sprawling all-inclusive resort where sports fans decompress between fixtures with Pacific Ocean swims, beach volleyball, and multiple pools. The resort's sports bar and large outdoor screen area host watch parties during major Liga MX, MLB, and international events, making it possible to follow the action without sacrificing beach time. Shuttle connections to central Mazatlán and Estadio El Encanto make it a workable base for fans attending Venados games.
Stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Mazatlán's revitalized historic center with contemporary design and a rooftop pool. Walking distance to Plazuela Machado and the baseball stadium.
Trendy rooftop cocktail bar in Mazatlán's revitalized centro histórico with views of the cathedral and city skyline. The ideal sunset drink spot during Carnival season or baseball weekends.
Mazatlán's craft beer scene comes alive at this local brewery featuring Sinaloa-inspired brews and a chill taproom. A refreshing stop for fans exploring beyond the tourist zone.
El Caracol is Mazatlán's most celebrated craft brewpub, pouring house-brewed pale ales and stouts alongside a food menu built around fresh Pacific seafood that perfectly reflects the city's coastal character. On Venados de Mazatlán game days the taproom overflows with fans in red and black who use El Caracol as their pre-game headquarters before heading to Estadio El Encanto. The rooftop deck offers breezy ocean views and enough space for large fan groups to set up for the evening.
Legendary beachfront bar on Playa Gaviotas known for its party atmosphere, fresh oysters, and cold cerveza. The ultimate daytime hangout for visiting sports fans soaking up Mazatlán's Gold Coast energy.
Atmospheric mezcal bar in the historic center with live banda music and an extensive mezcal collection from across Mexico. The quintessential Mazatlán night out after a Venados baseball game.
Mazatlán's 20-kilometre malecón — one of the longest coastal promenades in the world — is lined with open-air bars that screen live Liga MX and Mexican Pacific League baseball to a mix of locals and international visitors on game nights. The Pacific Ocean breeze, tropical cocktails made with Mazatlán's excellent local Pacifico beer, and the big screens facing the sea create a sports-viewing experience with a backdrop that no landlocked venue can match. The bars near Playa Olas Altas and the Zona Dorada section are the anchor of the malecón's sports bar scene.
A beloved Mazatlán seafood spot where locals outnumber tourists and the aguachile and ceviche are made with fish that was swimming hours earlier. Venados fans gather here for post-game seafood feasts, ordering heaping platters of zarandeado fish and ice-cold Pacífico beers.
Upscale restaurant in Mazatlán's restored historic center serving innovative Mexican cuisine with fresh Pacific seafood. A perfect post-baseball dinner spot after catching a Venados game at Estadio Teodoro Mariscal.
Mazatlán's original seafood restaurant since 1963, famous for its shrimp bucket and ocean views. A legendary spot on Olas Altas where sports fans and beachgoers have gathered for decades.
Authentic Sinaloan home cooking in Mazatlán's centro featuring chilorio, machaca, and fresh tortillas. Where locals eat — a window into the real food culture behind Mexico's Pacific coast baseball town.
Perched at the tip of the Old Mazatlán peninsula with views over the Pacific and the harbor, La Puntilla is the seafood restaurant that locals take visiting fans to when they want to make an impression. The aguachile negro and whole grilled fish draw fans from every baseball and football delegation that visits Mazatlán for events at Estadio El Encanto or Teodoro Mariscal Stadium. Arriving at midday to claim a window table before the pre-game rush is the move that regulars swear by.
Mazatlán is Mexico's seafood capital and Mariscos El Caminero is one of the port city's most beloved mariscos restaurants, where the shrimp aguachile, tostadas de jaiba, and Sinaloa-style ceviche are prepared with the freshest catch from the Pacific in a casual, noisy environment beloved by local baseball fans who make it their pregame ritual. The seafood's quality reflects Mazatlán's direct connection to its fishing fleet, and the Sinaola green aguachile — made with fresh lime and serrano peppers — is a dish that sports travelers talk about long after leaving the coast. Eating here before a Venados night game is Mazatlán sports travel at its finest.
One of Latin America's largest aquariums, the Acuario Mazatlán is a beloved destination for sports travelers spending a full day in the city between games. Its dolphin and sea lion shows draw families and casual visitors who pair the visit with evening Venados baseball. The aquarium's location near the stadium district makes it an easy double-header activity.
Mazatlán's beautifully restored Centro Histórico is one of Mexico's finest examples of 19th-century port architecture, its cantinas, theatres, and plazas connecting sports fans to a century of Sinaloan sporting passion visible in the street murals, cantina pennants, and conversation of the locals who inhabit the old city. Walking from the Plazuela Machado to the Cathedral and down to the waterfront on the afternoon of a Venados game is the essential Mazatlán sports-cultural experience. Several historic cantinas along the route serve the cold Pacífico and ceviche that have sustained Sinaloan sports culture for generations.
Estadio El Encanto is Mazatlán FC's gleaming new purpose-built Liga MX ground, opened in 2020 as the anchor of the club's ambitious relocation from Morelia. The modern 26,000-seat bowl features dramatic Pacific coast views from its upper concourse and a lively local fanbase still discovering its identity. For travelling fans, the combination of top-flight Mexican football, warm weather, and beach proximity makes a weekend at El Encanto genuinely unique on the Liga MX circuit.
Estadio Teodoro Mariscal is the beloved home of the Venados de Mazatlán, one of the Mexican Pacific League's most storied franchises. Night games under the warm Sinaloa sky draw passionate local crowds who celebrate every home run with near-carnival energy. Touring the stadium before a game gives fans an intimate look at Mexican professional baseball culture at its most authentic.
At 21 kilometers, the Malecón Mazatlán is the longest seafront boardwalk in Mexico and the beating heart of the city's pre- and post-match fan culture, where Venados supporters stroll in red-and-black gear watching the Pacific sunset before evening games at Estadio El Encanto. Street vendors sell elotes, mangonadas, and cold beers along the route, and impromptu fan chants often break out near the iconic El Clavadista cliff diver statue. Walking the full length at golden hour is one of Mazatlán's great free pleasures for any visiting fan.
The cobblestone streets of Centro Histórico Mazatlán are dotted with cantinas and sports bars where generations of Venados fans have debated rosters and celebrated championships. Walking from the Cathedral to the Plazuela Machado, visitors absorb a century of Sinaloan sporting passion embedded in the architecture and conversation. Several historic murals celebrate local sports heroes and make the walk genuinely illuminating for baseball fans.
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Estadio Kraken has a capacity of 20,000 people.
Estadio Kraken opened in 2020.
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