Mexico City: Estadio Azteca
Stadium info, match schedule, travel guide & FAQ
Stadium information
- Capacity
- 87,000
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Nearest airport
- MEX
- Getting to the stadium
- Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca.
June & July weather
- Avg high (June)
- 73°F
- Avg low (June)
- 55°F
- Avg high (July)
- 71°F
- Avg low (July)
- 55°F
- Rainfall probability
- 70%
Match schedule
Travel guide
Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is the primary gateway, with the newer Felipe Ángeles International (NLU) handling overflow. From the city center, Estadio Azteca sits in the Coyoacán borough — roughly 40 minutes by car when traffic allows, or a Line 2 Metro + Tren Ligero ride for about 20 pesos that locals swear by.
Where to stay: Roma Norte and Condesa are the modern-traveler choices, full of cafés, mezcal bars, and easy Metro access. Polanco is the upscale alternative with the city's best hotels. Coyoacán itself has a handful of boutique stays for fans who want to walk to the Azteca on matchday.
Watch parties pour into the Zócalo for big Mexico matches and into Parque España for a slightly rowdier atmosphere. Tacos al pastor from a trompo is non-negotiable, as is a late-night visit to one of Condesa's cantinas for a post-match mezcal. One local quirk: kickoff times are always given in 24-hour format, and Mexicans plan their day around the Azteca queue, not the referee's whistle.
Climate notes
At 2,240 meters of elevation, Mexico City's June and July stay cool by World Cup standards — highs in the low 70s°F and overnight temperatures in the mid-50s°F. The catch is the rainy season: afternoon thunderstorms are near-daily through June and July, and kickoff-time drizzle is a real planning factor. Visiting fans should pack layers and a lightweight rain shell.