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Estadio BBVA

Estadio BBVA is a football stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, in the Monterrey metropolitan area.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Estadio BBVA is a modern football stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, and the home of CF Monterrey. Opened in 2015, it is also known as "El Gigante de Acero" and will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What it is

Estadio BBVA is a football-only venue in the Monterrey metropolitan area, built to replace the aging Estadio Tecnológico. It opened on 2 August 2015 with a match between CF Monterrey and Benfica. Its steel-heavy exterior gives it the nickname "El Gigante de Acero."

Key details

The stadium has a capacity of about 53,500 and is owned jointly by CF Monterrey and FEMSA. It was originally named Estadio BBVA Bancomer. For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will be referred to as Estadio Monterrey under FIFA naming rules.

Why it matters

Estadio BBVA is one of Mexico's most modern stadiums and a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It represents a major upgrade for CF Monterrey and the region, replacing a 63-year-old home ground.

In short

  • Home of CF Monterrey in Guadalupe, Nuevo León.
  • Opened in 2015, capacity about 53,500.
  • Nicknamed "El Gigante de Acero" for its steel design.
  • Selected as a 2026 FIFA World Cup venue.

Quick questions

What is Estadio BBVA?
It is a football stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, and the home of CF Monterrey.
Why is it called "El Gigante de Acero"?
The nickname refers to the stadium's prominent steel exterior and modern industrial design.
Was it a 2026 FIFA World Cup venue?
Yes. It was selected as one of the tournament venues.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio_BBVA
    Supports: Location in Guadalupe, Nuevo León; home stadium of CF Monterrey; joint work with FEMSA.
  2. Wikipedia (English) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio_BBVA
    Supports: Nickname "El Gigante de Acero"; replacement of Estadio Tecnológico; 2026 FIFA World Cup venue; temporary tournament naming.
  3. EstadiosDB — https://estadiosdb.com/estadios/mex/estadio_bbva_bancomer
    Supports: Capacity, opening date, former name, construction period, and cost.
  4. Nuevo León Travel — https://www.nuevoleon.travel/estadio-bbva/
    Supports: Construction details, cost, and size information.
  5. DAZN — https://www.dazn.com/es-MX/news/f%C3%BAtbol/estadio-bbva-rayados-monterrey-capacidad-historia-partidos-se-juegan-alli/5v2ac3bmsded1kn63u5677t9a
    Supports: Modern stadium description, capacity, home team, and 2026 World Cup hosting.