Estadio

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, formerly known as the Estadio BBVA Bancomer, is an

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stadium in Guadalupe, Greater Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Nicknamed "El Gigante de Acero" in Spanish (), the stadium replaced the

Estadio Tecnológico The Estadio Tecnológico was a multi-purpose stadium located in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, located on the campus of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM). It hosted association football, football and American fo ...

as the home of

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, ending 63 years of residency at that stadium. The stadium was inaugurated on 2 August 2015 with the eighth edition of the

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, where Monterrey defeated Benfica 3–0. The stadium is expected to host matches for the

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Design

The stadium was developed by C.F. Monterrey owner

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. It was designed by multinational architecture firm Populous along with the Mexican firm VFO. Federico Velasco along with Populous, were the lead designers for the project. Construction began in August 2011 and was completed in July 2015. 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. The owners soon added more seats, expanding the capacity to 53,500 in 2016. It has a grass surface, suites, a club-themed restaurant, a club lounge, and high-end interior and exterior design. The inclination of the grandstand is 34 degrees, and the distance between the field and seats is the minimum allowed by

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, providing closeness to the action. Estadio BBVA received a silver certification from the

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for its

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. It was the first football stadium in North America to earn the certification.

Permeable area

More than a third of the total land area are green areas. 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. 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. 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. Estadio BBVA Bancomer - Diciembre 2017

Scenery

The stadium is notable for its view of

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, 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

2022 CONCACAF W Championship

The

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held in Mexico, the stadium hosted 8 matches:

2026 FIFA World Cup

Estadio BBVA will be one of three Mexican venues to host multiple matches during the

. The stadium will host four matches: three group stage matches and one Round of 32 match.

List of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches

Concerts

References

External links

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Official website Vergara y Fernandez de Ortega Arquitectos
{{DEFAULTSORT:Estadio De Futbol Monterrey Sports venues in Monterrey Football venues in Mexico Sports venues completed in 2015