Estadio Monterrey
Estadio BBVA
Capacity
53,460
Matches
5
Deepest round
Round of 32
Roof
Open-air
Surface
Hybrid natural grass
Timezone
CT (UTC-5)
Weather (Jun–Jul)
23–35°C / 73–95°F
Airport
Monterrey International (MTY)
Getting There — MTY
Fly into Monterrey International (MTY). Book flights 6–9 months ahead for the best prices. Compare on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak.
Getting Around
Monterrey has a Metro system (2 lines) and Ecovía BRT. Estadio BBVA is accessible by Metro + short ride-share. Uber is widely available and affordable ($3–8 for most trips).
Where to Stay
Centro ($40–90/night) and San Pedro Garza García ($80–180 for luxury). Budget-friendly compared to US cities. Hotels near the stadium are limited — stay in Centro and take transit. **Best neighborhoods:** Barrio Antiguo for nightlife and food, Centro for budget stays, San Pedro for upscale, Fundidora Park area for family-friendly activities.
Weather — 23–35°C / 73–95°F
The World Cup runs June 11 – July 19 (summer). Monterrey averages 23–35°C / 73–95°F during this period. Estadio BBVA is open-air — dress for the weather and bring sunscreen.
Food & Drink
Known for cabrito (roasted goat), carne asada, machacado (dried beef), and craft beer. Barrio Antiguo has the best restaurant concentration. Monterrey's craft beer scene rivals any in Mexico.
💡 Insider Tips
- 1Monterrey is HOT (73–95°F) and surrounded by mountains — humidity can be intense
- 2Estadio BBVA is modern and beautiful but open-air — bring sun protection
- 3The city is industrial but the surrounding Sierra Madre mountains offer stunning day trips
- 4Monterrey is just 2.5 hours from the US border (Laredo, TX)