Mexico · CT (UTC-5)

Watch World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 4 live matches at Estadio Guadalajara.

Watch Live at Estadio Guadalajara

Estadio Guadalajara (Estadio Akron) hosts 4 matches with a capacity of 48,071. The deepest round is the Group stage only. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

4

Capacity

48,071

Roof

Open-air

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at Plaza Liberación or Glorieta de la Minerva. Guadalajara is the home of Chivas, one of Mexico's biggest clubs — passion runs deep.

FIFA Fan Festivals are free to attend and feature giant screens showing all matches, live entertainment, food, and drink. They open hours before the first match of each day.

Best Soccer Bars

  • La Fuente (Centro) — iconic cantina, electric for matches
  • Black Sheep (Chapultepec) — craft beer and screens
  • California's Bar (Chapultepec) — popular sports bar

💡 Call ahead to reserve spots for popular knockout matches — they fill up fast.

Community Watch Parties

Plaza de Armas, Tlaquepaque main plaza, and Chapultepec corridor will all have screens. As a Chivas city, expect massive local pride and community events.

TV & Streaming

All matches free on Mexican broadcast TV. Central Time. The entire city will celebrate Mexico matches — plan around potential street closures.

Full broadcaster guide by country →
Guadalajara is in the CT (UTC-5) timezone. Most group stage matches kick off between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Check the full schedule for exact times.