The Estadio BBVA originally known as Estadio BBVA Bancomer located in Guadalupe within the Monterrey metropolitan area. It is the home of C.F. Monterrey and is one of Mexico’s host stadiums during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
C. F. Monterrey Stadium Guide
Stadium Facts
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Team: | C. F. Monterrey |
| Opened: | 2015 |
| Capacity: | 51,000 |
| Address: | Guadalupe, Nuevo León |
| Stadium Owner: | FEMSA |
| Operator: | FEMSA |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio_BBVA |
| Official Site: | https://estadio-bbva.mx/ |
| Stadium Names | |
| Names: | El Gigante de Acero , The Steel Giant |
| International Name: | Estadio BBVA |
| Construction Details | |
| Broke Ground: | 2011 |
| Built: | 2011-2015 |
| Architect: | Populous |
| Construction Cost: | $200 Million |
| Structural Engineer: | Aceros Lozano, GGP, Maíz Mier |
Estadio BBVA Bancomer History
The origins of the stadium date back to the late 2000s when Monterrey’s leadership and owners sought to replace the aging Estadio Tecnológico, which had served the club for more than six decades.
Plans for a new, state-of-the-art arena were approved in 2008, though construction did not begin until 2011 after environmental concerns and planning objections delayed the project.
Once underway, the stadium took four years to complete and was funded primarily by the Mexican conglomerate FEMSA. The project ultimately cost around $200 million, making it the most expensive football stadium ever built in Mexico at the time.
The stadium was designed by Populous in collaboration with the Mexican practice VFO Arquitectos. The design reflects Monterrey’s industrial heritage, with a metallic façade inspired by the region’s historic steel industry.
Its distinctive asymmetrical roof slopes downward on one side, intentionally framing the mountainous landscape behind the stadium. This striking appearance, combined with its massive steel structure, earned the venue the nickname “El Gigante de Acero” (“The Steel Giant”).
The stadium officially opened on 2 August 2015 with a celebratory match between Monterrey and the Portuguese club Benfica in the Eusébio Cup, which Monterrey won 3–0 in front of a packed crowd. The new arena immediately replaced Estadio Tecnológico as the home of Rayados, marking the beginning of a new era for the club and its supporters.
Future Developments
The stadium also achieved a silver certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, making it the first football stadium in North America to receive that sustainability recognition. It’s unlikely that it will be renovated any time soon!
Matchday Experience
Can you take a stadium Tour?
Stadium tours are available to the general public, for schoos, and for private groups up to 35 people.
How to get to Estadio BBVA Bancomer
Where is Estadio BBVA Bancomer?
Airports and Flying
Nuevo León is served by two international airports within Monterrey, the state’s capital: General Mariano Escobedo and Del Norte.
There is also Agualeguas airport which generally has domestic flights across Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who plays at Estadio BBVA Bancomer?
Mexican side C. F. Monterrey play their home matches at Estadio BBVA Bancomer.
What is the capacity of Estadio BBVA Bancomer?
As of 2026 Estadio BBVA Bancomer has an official seating capacity of 51,000 for Football matches.
When was Estadio BBVA Bancomer opened?
Estadio BBVA Bancomer officially opened in 2015 and is home to C. F. Monterrey
Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?
Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Estadio BBVA Bancomer in 2026. Please visit the official website of C. F. Monterrey for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.
