Estadio Akron Guide for World Cup 2026: Schedule, Tickets, and Venue Details

Located in Guadalajara, Estadio Akron stands as a remarkable structure and serves as the home stadium for Liga MX team CD Guadalajara, also known as Chivas. This stadium is one of the venues for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature an expanded format with 48 teams competing over the course of a month.

World Cup Matches at Estadio Akron

The stadium will host four group stage games, including one featuring Mexico. Here's the lineup:

How to Secure Your Tickets for Estadio Akron

The main official ticket lotteries like the Visa Presale and Early Ticket Draw have ended after processing over 500 million requests, so ticket availability is very limited now.

The Last-Minute Sales Phase began on April 1 and is different because tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis with instant confirmation. This is your last chance to buy tickets directly from FIFA.

There is also the Official FIFA Resale Marketplace, where fans can buy and sell verified tickets at controlled prices. Secondary platforms such as StubHub may offer last-minute tickets, but always check their terms before purchasing.

About Estadio Akron

• Capacity: 49,813
• Opened: 2010
• Tenant: CD Guadalajara
• Address: Cto. J.V.C. 2800, El Bajío, 45014 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico

Originally named Estadio Omnilife, this venue opened in 2010 and has been the home ground for Chivas since then, replacing Estadio Jalisco. It hosted games during the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, a tournament Mexico won. The stadium also regularly holds Copa MX finals.

After a brief period as Estadio Chivas, it was renamed Estadio Akron in 2017 following a sponsorship deal. The 2026 World Cup will mark its debut hosting FIFA's premier event.

Getting to Estadio Akron

Several bus routes, including A12, T02, T01, and C109, stop near the stadium. The BRT system’s Mi Macro Periferico line also serves Estadio Akron, with a stop called Estadio Chivas nearby.

If traveling from downtown Guadalajara, take Av. Vallarta (Highway 15D), follow signs toward Zapopan/Nogales, then turn onto Av. del Bosque to reach the stadium. From the airport, head northwest on Carretera Guadalajara–Chapala, then merge onto Periferico Manuel Gomez Morin and follow signs to the venue.

Guided Tours Available

Fans can book a guided tour through the official website to explore Chivas history and the stadium itself. These tours, lasting around 90 minutes, include visits to locker rooms, the press area, player tunnel, and the Palco del Campeonismo museum filled with club memorabilia.

Tours generally run throughout the year but may change hours on match or event days.

Food and Drink Options Near the Stadium

Inside the stadium, concession stands provide snacks and drinks, though prices tend to be higher than outside. Around Estadio Akron, street vendors offer popular Mexican treats like tacos and tortas, perfect for pre-match meals.

For sit-down dining, several restaurants along Av. Vallarta and nearby roads in Zapopan offer good options to enjoy a full meal before or after the match.