The Estadio BBVA, formerly known as the Estadio BBVA Bancomer, is an association football stadium in Guadalupe, Greater Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Nicknamed "El Gigante de Acero 10/12/17" in Spanish (lit. 'The Steel Giant'),[2] the stadium replaced the Estadio Tecnológico as the home of C.F. Monterrey, ending 63 years of residency at that stadium.
El Gigante de Acero "The steel giant" | |
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.jpg) Aerial view of the Estadio BBVA | |
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| Former names | Estadio BBVA Bancomer (2015–2019) |
|---|---|
| Location | Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico |
| Coordinates | 25°40′9″N 100°14′40″W / 25.66917°N 100.24444°W |
| Public transit |  Metrorrey  at Exposición |
| Owner | FEMSA |
| Operator | FEMSA |
| Capacity | 53,500 |
| Field size | 265x223 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2011–2015 |
| Opened | August 2, 2015 |
| Construction cost | US$200 million[1] |
| Architect | Populous / VFO / Federico Velasco |
| Main contractors | Aceros Lozano, GGP, Maíz Mier |
| Tenants | |
| C.F. Monterrey (2015–present) | |
| Website | |
| estadio-bbva.mx | |
The stadium was inaugurated on 2 August 2015 with the eighth edition of the Eusébio Cup, where Monterrey defeated Benfica 3–0. The stadium is expected to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[3][4]
The project was met with controversy, stemming from multiple accusations of the construction as an apparent impediment to wildlife growth on a local scale by deforesting 24.5 hectares of forest neighboring a natural protected area that houses 106 animal species, including 8 endangered or protected species such as the yellow headed parrot.[5][6]
Design
editThe stadium was developed by C.F. Monterrey owner FEMSA. It was designed by multinational architecture firm Populous along with the Mexican firm VFO.[7] Federico Velasco along with Populous, were the lead designers for the project.[1] Construction began in August 2011 and was completed in July 2015.[8]
The stadium was opened in 2015 with a capacity of 51,000 people, making it the fourth largest in Mexico. Built at a cost of US$200 million, it was the most expensive stadium in Mexico at the time of its construction.[1] The owners soon added more seats, expanding the capacity to 53,500 in 2016.[9] It has a grass surface, suites, a club-themed restaurant, a club lounge, and high-end interior and exterior design.[10] The inclination of the grandstand is 34 degrees, and the distance between the field and seats is the minimum allowed by FIFA, providing closeness to the action.[11]
Estadio BBVA received a silver certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for its sustainable design. It was the first football stadium in North America to earn the certification.[7]
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 277 m |
| Wide | 232 m |
| North side height | 46 m |
| South side height | 32 m |
| Circumference | 800 m |
Permeable area
editMore than a third of the total land area are green areas.[12] This proportion exceeds the current regulations. These green areas are used to filter rainwater, which will contribute to the recharge of aquifers. Parking lots are evenly distributed around the stadium, including wooded areas to achieve integration with the Ecological Park.[13] These areas are divided into zones, which are integrated into the landscape and topography. The northern boundary to the Rio La Silla is a wooded trail area that connects the stadium with the New Ecological Park.[14] This ecological park and parking are also green areas, with a landscape design that blends with the surrounding environment, with only trees and plants of the region to facilitate preservation and adaptation to the environment.
Scenery
editThe stadium is notable for its view of Cerro de la Silla, a prominent mountain with a highest peak of 1,820 m (5,970 ft). The mountain can be seen from the seats located in the northwestern section of the stadium, providing scenic views for fans.
Association Football events
edit2022 CONCACAF W Championship
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The 2022 CONCACAF W Championship held in Mexico, the stadium hosted 8 matches:
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 July 2022 | 18:00 |  Costa Rica |
3–0 |  Panama |
Group B | 4,327 |
| 5 July 2022 | 21:00 |  Canada |
6–0 |  Trinidad and Tobago |
3,872 | |
| 7 July 2022 | 18:00 |  United States |
5–0 |  Jamaica |
Group A | 3,150 |
| 7 July 2022 | 21:00 |  Mexico |
0–3 |  Haiti |
3,375 | |
| 11 July 2022 | 18:00 | Canada |
2–0 | Costa Rica |
Group B | 3,721 |
| 11 July 2022 | 21:00 | Jamaica |
4–0 | Haiti |
Group A | 4,356 |
| 18 July 2022 | 18:00 | Costa Rica |
0–1 | Jamaica |
Third place match | 6,889 |
| 18 July 2022 | 21:00 | United States |
1–0 | Canada |
Final | 17,247 |
2026 FIFA World Cup
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Estadio BBVA will be one of three Mexican venues to host multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stadium will host four matches: three group stage matches and one Round of 32 match.[15]
List of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
edit| Date | Time | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | --:-- | TBD | – | TBD | Group F | |
| 2026-06-20 | --:-- | TBD | – | TBD | Group F | |
| 2026-06-24 | --:-- | A2 | – | A3 | Group A | |
| 2026-06-29 | --:-- | Winner Group F | – | Runner-up Group C | Round of 32 |
Concerts
edit| Date | Artist | Opening Act(s) | Tour / Concert name | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2017 | Justin Bieber | — | Purpose World Tour | 45,535 / 45,535[16] | $3,491,598 |
| March 25, 2022 | Coldplay | Carla Morrison Danny Lux |
Music of the Spheres World Tour | 112,262 / 112,262 | $8,996,432 |
| March 26, 2022 | |||||
| December 3, 2022 | Bad Bunny | Mr. Pig | World's Hottest Tour | 90,084 / 90,084 | $17,456,717 |
| December 4, 2022 | |||||
| September 26, 2023 | The Weeknd | Kaytranada Mike Dean |
After Hours til Dawn Tour | 46,791 / 46,791 | $5,689,051 |
| November 8, 2024 | Paul McCartney | Got Back | |||
| March 12, 2025 | Shakira | Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour | |||
| March 13, 2025 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Alonzo, Austin (3 August 2015). "Populous designs first-of-its-kind stadium in Mexico". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "Rayados, a un paso de igualar récord histórico de Cruz Azul". MedioTiempo.com. 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Eusébio Cup no México" [Eusébio Cup in Mexico] (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 23 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Rayados goleó a Benfica en inauguración" (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. 2 August 2015. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015.
- ^ C.V, DEMOS, Desarrollo de Medios, S. A. de (2011-08-17). "La Jornada: Greenpeace rechaza la construcción del estadio de Rayados en La Pastora". www.jornada.com.mx (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "No acaben con el último pulmón de Monterrey: ONG".
- ^ a b "BBVA Bancomer | Populous". Glocal (in Mexican Spanish). 27 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "La afición de León se merece un mejor estadio". Heraldo el Bajío (in Spanish). 2 June 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- ^ "Estadio de Rayados incrementó su aforo". MedioTiempo.com. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "Estadio de Rayados incrementó su aforo". September 2016.
- ^ "Lo que debes saber de la nueva casa rayada" (in Spanish). Multimedios. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ "EPN estrena estadio de Rayados" (in Spanish). El Universal. 2 August 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ "Pros y contras del Estadio BBVA Bancomer" (in Spanish). 45mty. 3 August 2015.
- ^ "Monterrey 'se raya' con inauguración del nuevo Estadio BBVA Bancomer" (in Spanish). ObrasWeb.mx. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ Bushnell, Henry (February 4, 2024). "2026 World Cup schedule reveal: FIFA picks New York for final, Mexico for opener, West Coast for USMNT". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Justin Bieber inicia anoche en Monterrey su gira por México". Excélsior (in Mexican Spanish). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
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