Estadio Guadalajara
Estadio Akron
Capacity
48,071
Matches
4
Deepest round
Group stage only
Roof
Open-air
Surface
Hybrid natural grass
Timezone
CT (UTC-5)
Weather (Jun–Jul)
17–31°C / 63–88°F
Airport
Guadalajara International (GDL)
Getting There — GDL
Fly into Guadalajara International (GDL). Book flights 6–9 months ahead for the best prices. Compare on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak.
Getting Around
Guadalajara has a small Metro system and buses. Estadio Akron (Chivas stadium) is in the suburb of Zapopan — accessible by bus or ride-share ($5–10). Taxis and Uber are cheap and reliable.
Where to Stay
Centro Histórico ($40–100/night) and Chapultepec ($50–120) are the best areas. Zapopan (near the stadium) has chain hotels. Very affordable overall. **Best neighborhoods:** Centro for culture, Chapultepec for nightlife and restaurants, Tlaquepaque for crafts and food, Zapopan for stadium proximity. Providencia for upscale dining.
Weather — 17–31°C / 63–88°F
The World Cup runs June 11 – July 19 (summer). Guadalajara averages 17–31°C / 63–88°F during this period. Estadio Akron is open-air — dress for the weather and bring sunscreen.
Food & Drink
The birthplace of mariachi and tequila. Try birria (goat stew), tortas ahogadas (drowned sandwiches), and tequila straight from the source. Tlaquepaque neighborhood is famous for food and crafts.
💡 Insider Tips
- 1Guadalajara is warm but not as hot as Monterrey — pleasant 63–88°F
- 2The stadium holds only 48,071 — the smallest World Cup venue. Book early
- 3Day-trip to Tequila town (1 hour) for distillery tours — a must-do
- 4Guadalajara only hosts group stage matches — plan accordingly