The biggest stadium in Mexico is Estadio Banorte (Azteca) in Mexico City, with a capacity of about 87,500 fans after its renovation. It reopened on March 28, 2026 and hosted the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Next come Estadio Olímpico Universitario (about 72,000) and Estadio Jalisco (about 55,000).
Also available in Spanish: Los 10 estadios más grandes de México.
What is the biggest soccer stadium in Liga MX?
The biggest stadium in Liga MX is also the biggest in the country: Estadio Banorte, home of Club América and Cruz Azul. These are the five largest stadiums used by top-division teams:
| Rank | Stadium | Team | Approximate capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estadio Banorte (Azteca) | América and Cruz Azul | 87,500 |
| 2 | Estadio Olímpico Universitario | Pumas | 72,000 |
| 3 | Estadio Jalisco | Atlas | 55,000 |
| 4 | Estadio BBVA | Rayados de Monterrey | 53,500 |
| 5 | Estadio Cuauhtémoc | Puebla | 51,726 |
Capacities are approximate: they change depending on the source and the configuration for each match. Here is the full tour of the 10 biggest stadiums in Mexico.
The 10 biggest stadiums in Mexico (2026 ranking)
1. Estadio Banorte, formerly Estadio Azteca (Mexico City). Opened in 1966, this giant has hosted two World Cup finals. It was the stage for Pelé’s crowning in 1970 and Diego Maradona’s in 1986, and in 2026 it hosted a third World Cup, something no other stadium in the world can claim. After a renovation that exceeded 3 billion pesos, according to reports, it reopened on March 28, 2026 under the name Estadio Banorte, which it will carry for 12 years. Its capacity is about 87,500 fans, although in past decades it held more than 100,000 spectators. Today it is the home of América and Cruz Azul.
2. Estadio Olímpico Universitario (Mexico City). Built for the 1968 Olympic Games, it is the home of UNAM’s Pumas. Besides hosting the university’s teams, it has been one of the most important venues for soccer and other sports such as American football and track and field. It hosted matches of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Capacity: 72,000.
3. Estadio Jalisco (Guadalajara, Jalisco). Opened in 1960, this classic stadium has seen countless feats in Mexican soccer history. It was home to all of Guadalajara’s professional clubs, including Chivas until Estadio Akron opened, and it is still home to Atlas, as well as Leones Negros (now in Liga de Expansión), Tapatío and Oro. It has hosted two World Cups and major concerts and sporting events. Current capacity: about 55,000.
4. Estadio BBVA, formerly BBVA Bancomer (Guadalupe, Nuevo León). Opened in 2015, this stadium has become an architectural icon and the home of Rayados de Monterrey. Known as the Steel Giant (El Gigante de Acero), it is one of the newest and most functional stadiums in Mexico. It replaced the legendary Estadio Tecnológico de Monterrey and was one of the venues of the 2026 World Cup. Capacity: 53,500.
5. Estadio Cuauhtémoc (Puebla). Home of soccer in Puebla since 1968 and the home of La Franja. Recently renovated, the stadium has a completely new facade in the blue and white colors of the club, and it hosted matches of the 1986 World Cup. Current capacity: 51,726.
6. Estadio Akron (Zapopan, Jalisco). Formerly known as Estadio Omnilife, this modern stadium has been the home of Chivas de Guadalajara since it opened in 2010. It was the dream of Chivas owner Jorge Vergara (deceased) to have a stadium just for the team, without sharing it with the other Jalisco clubs. It hosted the Pan American Games and was a 2026 World Cup venue, and it is considered one of the best stadiums in Latin America. Capacity: 46,355.
7. Estadio Universitario (San Nicolás de los Garza). Since opening in 1967, Estadio Universitario, known as El Volcán, is where Tigres UANL have turned soccer into a religion. It is one of the stadiums with the most passion in the stands in all of Mexican soccer. A project to build a new home for Tigres has been announced, so the life of the stadium could be close to its end. Capacity: 41,886.
8. Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, also called Estadio Azul (Mexico City). One of the oldest stadiums in Mexico, opened in 1946, it was close to being demolished to make room for a shopping center. It is part of a sports complex that includes Plaza México, the biggest bullring in the world. When its end seemed near, its owners decided to keep it, and it became again the home of Atlante. Cruz Azul used it as a temporary home during the renovation of Estadio Azteca and returned to Estadio Banorte after its reopening. Capacity: 36,681.
9. Estadio Morelos (Morelia, Michoacán). Opened in 1989, it was for years the home of Monarcas Morelia and today hosts Atlético Morelia, in Liga de Expansión MX. Its approximate capacity is 35,000, which is more than historic stadiums such as La Corregidora and Estadio León.
10. Estadio La Corregidora (Querétaro). Opened in 1985, it has been the home of Gallos Blancos and a temporary home for América and other teams from the capital. Its features are very similar to those of Estadio Azteca, but with a smaller capacity, and it is one of the emblematic stadiums of Mexican soccer. Capacity: 34,130.
Also worth mentioning: Estadio León (León, Guanajuato). Opened on March 1, 1967, it is one of the oldest stadiums in Mexican soccer and the home of Club León. The club announced the construction of a new stadium but finally reached an agreement with the former owner and, together with the government, rescued the building, which will remain the home of La Fiera. It hosted matches of the 1986 World Cup. Capacity: 31,297.
All stadiums in Mexico by capacity
| No. | Stadium | Location | Approximate capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estadio Banorte (Azteca) | Mexico City | 87,500 |
| 2 | Estadio Olímpico Universitario | Mexico City | 72,000 |
| 3 | Estadio Jalisco | Guadalajara | 55,000 |
| 4 | Estadio BBVA | Guadalupe, Nuevo León | 53,500 |
| 5 | Estadio Cuauhtémoc | Puebla | 51,726 |
| 6 | Estadio Akron | Zapopan, Jalisco | 46,355 |
| 7 | Estadio Universitario | San Nicolás, Nuevo León | 41,886 |
| 8 | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes (Azul) | Mexico City | 36,681 |
| 9 | Estadio Morelos | Morelia, Michoacán | 35,000 |
| 10 | Estadio La Corregidora | Querétaro | 34,130 |
| 11 | Estadio León | León, Guanajuato | 31,297 |
| 12 | Estadio TSM Corona | Torreón, Coahuila | 30,000 |
| 13 | Estadio Hidalgo | Pachuca, Hidalgo | 30,000 |
| 14 | Estadio Victoria | Aguascalientes | 30,000 |
| 15 | Estadio Nemesio Díez | Toluca, State of Mexico | 30,000 |
| 16 | Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente | Veracruz, Veracruz | 28,703 |
| 17 | Estadio Caliente | Tijuana, Baja California | 27,333 |
| 18 | Estadio Alfonso Lastras | San Luis Potosí | 25,709 |
| 19 | Estadio El Encanto | Mazatlán, Sinaloa | 25,000 |
| 20 | Estadio Miguel Alemán Valdés | Celaya, Guanajuato | 23,182 |
| 21 | Estadio Carlos Vega Villalba | Zacatecas | 20,737 |
| 22 | Estadio Dorados | Culiacán, Sinaloa | 20,108 |
| 23 | Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo | Cancún, Quintana Roo | 20,000 |
| 24 | Estadio Benito Juárez | Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua | 19,703 |
| 25 | Estadio Tamaulipas | Ciudad Madero | 19,667 |
| 26 | Estadio Marte R. Gómez | Ciudad Victoria | 18,000 |
| 27 | Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca | Oaxaca | 17,000 |
| 28 | Estadio Carlos Iturralde | Mérida, Yucatán | 15,087 |
| 29 | Estadio Tlahuicole | Tlaxcala | 11,135 |
| 30 | Estadio Guaycura | La Paz, Baja California Sur | 5,500 |
These stadiums are not just concrete structures: they are the temples where the history of Mexican soccer is written. Follow all the news about Liga MX at En Juego Deportes, and read about the top scorers in the history of Club América (in Spanish).
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest stadium in Mexico?
Estadio Banorte, known as Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City, with an approximate capacity of 87,500 fans.
What is the biggest stadium in Liga MX?
Estadio Banorte, home of América and Cruz Azul. Next are Estadio Olímpico Universitario (Pumas, about 72,000) and Estadio Jalisco (Atlas, about 55,000).
What is the second biggest stadium in Mexico?
Estadio Olímpico Universitario, home of UNAM’s Pumas, with about 72,000 seats.
When did Estadio Banorte reopen?
On March 28, 2026, after a renovation for the 2026 World Cup, for which it hosted the opening match.
How many Liga MX stadiums hold more than 50,000 fans?
Five: Banorte, Olímpico Universitario, Jalisco, BBVA and Cuauhtémoc.
Sobre el autor
José Manuel Barrón Mazoco es el Director de En Juego Deportes y periodista con más de 25 años de experiencia. Ha sido Director Editorial en Imagenzac y Jefe de Información en Televisa Zacatecas. Ha participado en coberturas de eventos como Copa Mundial de la FIFA, Copa América, Peleas de Campeonato Mundial y diversas ligas y competencias deportivas.
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