Estadio BBVA

Estadio BBVA (formerly known as Estadio BBVA Bancomer) is a Mexican association-football stadium located in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, a suburb east of Monterrey. Dubbed "El Gigante de Acero" (lit. 'The steel giant'), it replaced the Estadio Tecnológico as the home of C.F. Monterrey, ending the club's 63-year tenure at that venue. Its name is branded after the BBVA Spanish bank, and specifically its Mexican branch BBVA Mexico. Opened eleven years ago in 2015, the stadium was inaugurated on 2 August with the eighth edition of the Eusébio Cup, where Monterrey defeated Benfica 3–0. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it hosted four matches and was temporarily known as Estadio Monterrey during the tournament. Design Developed by C.F. Monterrey owner FEMSA, 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 venue opened in 2015 with a capacity of 51,000, 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 FIFA, providing closeness to the action. 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. 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. Scenery The stadium is notable for its view to the south-southeast of Cerro de la Silla, a prominent peak with a summit elevation of 1,820 m (5,970 ft) above sea level. The mountain can be seen from the northwestern section of the stadium, providing scenic views for fans. Association Football events 2022 CONCACAF W Championship The 2022 CONCACAF W Championship held in Mexico, the stadium hosted 8 matches: 2026 FIFA World Cup Estadio BBVA was one of three Mexican venues to host multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stadium hosted four matches: three group stage matches and one Round of 32 match. It was the only one of the three venues in Mexico to not host any of their group games, with Mexico instead playing in the Estadio Azteca and Estadio Akron. 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation play-offs List of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches Concerts See also Estadio Universitario (UANL) List of football stadiums in Mexico List of stadiums in Mexico Lists of stadiums References External links Official website Official website Vergara y Fernandez de Ortega Arquitectos