Estadio BBVA

Estadio BBVA is a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, staging 4 matches at a tournament capacity of 53,500. Hosts the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history (Tunisia vs Japan) on June 20, 2026; one of two Mexican venues hosting a knockout match.

FIFA Fan Festival: FIFA Fan Festival Monterrey — Parque Fundidora (142-acre former steel foundry site, eastern Monterrey) (June 11 - July 19, 2026 (free general admission with paid premium/VIP zones))

Matchday transit: Metrorrey Line 1 to Exposición station (about a 10-minute walk to the stadium); city bus routes 214, 223, TME, and 093 serve the Pablo Livas / Estadio BBVA stop; special matchday shuttles are planned.

Where fans gather: Beyond the official Fan Festival, fans build their Estadio BBVA matchday around Monterrey — see the Monterrey fan hotspots and Monterrey travel guide for the best bars, food and places to watch.

Star power: 1 celebrity sighting has been logged at Estadio BBVA — see who in the sightings below.

Matches at Estadio BBVA

• June 14, 2026 Sweden vs Tunisia Group F
• June 20, 2026 Tunisia vs Japan Group F
• June 24, 2026 South Africa vs South Korea Group A
• June 29, 2026 Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Round of 32

Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Estadio BBVA in Monterrey — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.

Where to Stay

Fan Stay

Fiesta Americana Monterrey

The Fiesta Americana on Macroplaza is Monterrey's most consistently popular sports-travel hotel, positioned centrally for fans heading to both Estadio BBVA (Rayados) and Estadio Universitario (Tigres) by taxi or rideshare. The hotel bar reliably fills with travelling supporters on Clásico Regio nights, and the rooftop pool has views of the Sierra Madre mountains that make every match trip memorable. Staff are practised at handling large football groups efficiently.

Fan Stay

Grand Fiesta Americana Monterrey

This towering Valle Oriente luxury hotel offers dramatic views of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains and is the preferred base for visiting football teams playing at Estadio BBVA. The spa and rooftop pool provide recovery between events, while the lobby bar buzzes with pre-match energy on derby weekends. Monterrey's business elite frequent the restaurants.

Fan Stay

Hotel Habita Monterrey

Sleek design hotel in Valle Oriente with dramatic Cerro de la Silla mountain views from the rooftop pool. The lobby bar is Monterrey's business elite gathering spot. Liga MX visiting teams, international executives, and celebrities exploring Northern Mexico's capital stay here.

Fan Stay

Krystal Monterrey

A well-positioned hotel near the Macroplaza and Barrio Antiguo that puts fans within reach of Monterrey's vibrant food and nightlife scene. With easy access to both Estadio BBVA and Estadio Universitario, it's a practical base for experiencing the fierce Clásico Regiomontano rivalry firsthand.

Fan Stay

MS Milenium Monterrey

This sleek contemporary hotel in central Monterrey sits near the Macroplaza and Santa Lucía Riverwalk, offering easy access to Barrio Antiguo's nightlife. Visiting fans appreciate the walkable location to restaurants and bars, while the modern rooms and rooftop terrace provide comfort after Estadio BBVA matchdays. The views of Cerro de la Silla are stunning.

Bars & Pubs

Fan Bar

Almacén 42

Hidden behind an industrial facade in Barrio Antiguo, this speakeasy-style bar serves inventive cocktails in a converted warehouse space that channels Monterrey's industrial heritage. After Clásico Regiomontano derbies at Estadio BBVA, fans from both sides mix over craft drinks. The mixologists' use of local ingredients like piloncillo sets it apart.

Fan Bar

La Tumba

Atmospheric mezcaleria in Barrio Antiguo specializing in artisanal Oaxacan mezcals and smoky cocktails in a candlelit setting. Football fans unwind here with small-batch spirits after high-energy Liga MX matches at Estadio BBVA.

Fan Bar

Barrio Antiguo Sports Bar District

Monterrey's Barrio Antiguo historic district is the city's most vibrant nightlife and sports bar zone, where Rayados and Tigres fans share the same streets and occasionally the same bars in an atmosphere of competitive but good-humoured derby rivalry. The area's concentration of craft beer bars, cocktail lounges, and traditional cantinas within a few beautifully preserved colonial blocks makes it one of northern Mexico's finest fan-culture neighbourhoods. Arriving here on the evening of a Clásico Regiomontano and navigating the colour-coded crowds is a Liga MX social experience without equal.

Fan Bar

Café Iguana

Legendary Barrio Antiguo live music venue and bar that has been Monterrey's rock and indie scene epicenter for decades. Tigres and Rayados fans converge here after Clásico Regiomontano derbies for live bands and cold beer.

Fan Bar

Maverick Craft Beer & Food

Hub of Monterrey's booming craft beer scene in the Barrio Antiguo, featuring taps from the best Nuevo León microbreweries. Tigres fans pre-game here before Estadio Universitario matches. The carne asada tacos paired with an artisanal IPA is peak Monterrey.

Restaurants

Fan Eats

El Gran Pastor

Monterrey's legendary cabrito (roast young goat) restaurant, the city's signature dish prepared over mesquite wood since the 1960s. The machaca con huevo for breakfast is essential. Tigres and Rayados players, Northern Mexican ranchers, and visiting celebrities all come for the cabrito.

Fan Eats

El Rey del Cabrito

The undisputed king of cabrito (roasted baby goat) in Monterrey, this institution near the Macroplaza has been slow-roasting over mesquite since 1960. Tigres and Rayados fans fuel up on Nuevo León's signature dish here before heading to BBVA or Universitario—it's a regiomontano rite of passage.

Fan Eats

El Tío Restaurant

Monterrey's signature dish is cabrito (roasted kid goat), and El Tío is the city's most revered address for it. Fire-grilled over mesquite with simple sides, the cabrito here has been feeding regios and visitors alike for generations. Any visiting fan attending events at Estadio BBVA — from Club Rayados matches to international showcases — should plan at least one meal here.

Fan Eats

La Catedral Restaurante Bar

La Catedral in Barrio Antiguo is Monterrey's temple of northern Mexican cuisine, where cabrito al pastor — slow-roasted baby goat — is the star attraction for Rayados and Tigres fans celebrating a Liga MX or CONCACAF Champions Cup win. The rooftop terrace overlooking the Barrio Antiguo makes it a sublime match-day feast location as the mountain-framed sunset washes over the city. Regiomontano football culture and regiomontano food culture at their finest.

Fan Eats

La Nacional

In the heart of Barrio Antiguo, La Nacional elevates northern Mexican cuisine with contemporary technique while honoring Nuevo León's carnivorous traditions. Rayados and Tigres players have been spotted here between derbies, and the extensive mezcal collection draws connoisseurs. The courtyard setting in a restored colonial building is magical at night.

Fan Eats

Pangea

Chef Guillermo González Beristáin's flagship in San Pedro Garza García is Monterrey's most acclaimed fine dining destination, with a tasting menu that blends Mexican ingredients with global technique. The impressive wine cellar and elegant setting attract Monterrey's industrial elite, visiting football executives, and international guests attending Estadio BBVA events.

Things to Do

Things to Do

Barrio Antiguo Bar Crawl

Monterrey's historic center comes alive on weekends in the Barrio Antiguo, a grid of 19th-century colonial buildings now packed with bars, live music venues, and mezcalerías. On NHL showcase and WNBA event weekends, the Barrio is where international fans mix with regios — exploring craft beer bars like La Lupulosa or catching a norteño band in one of the old cantinas.

Things to Do

Barrio Antiguo Mezcal Bar Crawl

Monterrey's Barrio Antiguo is the city's colonial entertainment district — a concentrated zone of mezcal bars, live norteño music venues, and street taco stands that forms the unofficial fan zone for Rayados and Tigres supporters on big match nights. The crawl typically starts at Café Iguana, moves through El Hueso and La Tumba, and ends wherever the norteño band plays longest. Visiting international fans adopted by regiomontano football supporters here invariably miss their flights home.

Attraction

Estadio BBVA (Rayados Stadium) Tour

Tour the 51,000-seat Estadio BBVA, one of the most modern football stadiums in Latin America and home to CF Monterrey (Rayados). Designed to frame views of the dramatic Cerro de la Silla mountain, the venue has hosted Liga MX finals, CONCACAF Champions League matches, and international friendlies.

Things to Do

Cerro de la Silla Hike

Hike Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Mountain), the iconic 1,820-meter peak that defines Monterrey's skyline and appears on the state coat of arms. The Pico Norte trail is the most popular route, offering panoramic views of the sprawling city below. An essential active excursion for sports fans visiting Monterrey.

Attraction

Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Tour

The Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma — birthplace of Dos Equis, Tecate, and Sol — offers one of Mexico's most entertaining brewery tours for sports fans, set in a stunning Victorian-era complex in downtown Monterrey. The Hall of Fame museum celebrates Mexican baseball and football heroes and is adjacent to the Estadio Monterrey, making it the ultimate pre-Rayados or pre-Tigres warm-up. Cold samples of every major Mexican beer brand are naturally included in the experience.

Attraction

Parque Fundidora

Monterrey's most beloved urban landmark, Parque Fundidora is built on the grounds of a historic iron and steel foundry on the Santa Catarina River. The park hosts concerts, festivals, and outdoor events year-round, and serves as a gathering point for WNBA Finals Night and NHL Playoff Showcase fans visiting Estadio BBVA. The Horno 3 museum and MARCO art museum nearby round out the experience.