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Estadio Akron World Cup 2026 Tickets
Four group-stage matches at Estadio Akron — home of Liga MX giants Chivas.
Guadalajara hosts four 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage matches at Estadio Akron — home of Chivas, one of the two biggest clubs in Mexican football. Built in 2010 with a 49,000 capacity and a distinctive cloud-shaped roof, Akron sits 12 km west of the city centre with shuttle service from downtown on every match day.
Estadio Akron — TL;DR
- Stadium
- Estadio Akron
- City
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Capacity
- 49,850
- Roof
- Open
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Year built
- 2010
- WC 2026 matches
- 4 (Group stage)
- Nearest airport
- Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) — 30 min by car
Matches at this venue
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Getting there
Nearest airport
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) — 30 min by car
Public transit
Take Mi Macro Periférico bus line to the stadium area. Alternatively, Line 3 of the light rail connects to nearby stops.
Parking
Large parking facility at the stadium complex. Pre-book through the stadium website. Lots open 4 hours before kick-off.
Rideshare
Uber and DiDi operate well. Drop-off at Avenida de las Rosas entrance. Plan for 20-30 min post-match wait.
Around the stadium
Zapopan area near the stadium has excellent shopping and restaurants. Downtown Guadalajara (Tlaquepaque) is great for crafts and tequila tasting.
Birriería Las 9 Esquinas
Birria (local specialty)
20 min drive
La Chata
Traditional Jalisco cuisine
25 min drive
Mercado San Juan de Dios
Street food market
20 min drive
Host city & rounds at Estadio Akron
Host city
Guadalajara
Four group-stage matches at Estadio Akron — home of Liga MX giants Chivas.