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Estadio BBVA

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Estadio BBVA is a football stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, within the Monterrey metropolitan area. It serves as the home ground of CF Monterrey and is also known as "El Gigante de Acero". The stadium opened in 2015 and was selected as a venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

History

Estadio BBVA was built to replace Estadio Tecnológico as CF Monterrey's home ground after the club had played there for 63 years. It opened on 2 August 2015 with a match between CF Monterrey and Benfica, and was originally known as Estadio BBVA Bancomer.

Design and capacity

The stadium is a modern football-only venue with a capacity of about 53,500 spectators. It is described as one of Mexico's most modern stadiums, with a steel-heavy exterior design that inspired the nickname "El Gigante de Acero".

Use in major tournaments

Estadio BBVA was chosen as a venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the tournament, it is expected to be referred to as Estadio Monterrey, following FIFA naming rules.

Location and ownership

The stadium is located in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, within the Monterrey metropolitan area. It was developed jointly by CF Monterrey and FEMSA.

Key facts

  • Estadio BBVA is the home stadium of CF Monterrey, opening in 2015.
  • It replaced Estadio Tecnológico as Monterrey's main football venue.
  • The stadium has a capacity of about 53,500 and is nicknamed "El Gigante de Acero".
  • It was selected to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • The venue is located in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, in the Monterrey metropolitan area.

Frequently asked 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.
When did Estadio BBVA open?
It opened on 2 August 2015.
What is its seating capacity?
Its capacity is about 53,500 spectators.
Did it replace another stadium?
Yes. It replaced Estadio Tecnológico as CF Monterrey's home stadium.
Was it a 2026 FIFA World Cup venue?
Yes. It was selected as one of the tournament venues.

References

  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.