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Monterrey 2026 World Cup City Guide
Everything you need to know about visiting La Sultana del Norte for the 2026 World Cup ⛰
✒️ By the worldcup-travel.com team | 📅 Published 6 August 2025
Bienvenido a Monterrey! We are here to help with all your planning needs for Monterrey 2026 World Cup travel. We’ve got the best information on transportation to and from the city, between host cities, and to and from Estadio BBVA (officially called “Monterrey Stadium” by FIFA). We’ll also help you find your way through hotel bookings, house rentals, car rentals, public transportation in and around the city, and so much more.
Learn more about visiting Monterrey for the World Cup
Monterrey: Modern, mountainous, and spicy make a great 2026 World Cup
Known for its passionate football culture, the city of Monterrey is ready to welcome fans with a world-class stadium and efficient game-day transit. Situated in the plains below magnificent Mount Silla, Monterrey offers outdoor adventures alongside urban excitement, with excellent cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and proudly Norteño hospitality. The city’s energy, organization, and pride in sports promise an unforgettable experience for World Cup travelers.
Expect Monterrey to present a packed calendar of events including music, culinary, and film festivals. The official FIFA Fan Festival at Park Fundidora will also be on tap for the full 39 days the tournament is in town, with the ambitious goal of breaking the current Guinness Book of World Records standing of more than 2 million fans in attendance.
The Monterrey stadium, or “El Gigante de Acero” as the locals call it, opened in 2015 and was built for comfort and visibility, featuring steep 34-degree stands that bring fans just nine meters from the pitch – the closest distance FIFA allows – ensuring excellent sightlines and atmosphere.
Beyond the stadium, Monterrey is pulling out all the stops to deliver a seamless, sustainable, and memorable 2026 World Cup experience. Metrorrey (the city’s rapid transit system) lines 4 and 6 are aiming to be operational by June 2026, significantly boosting connectivity, especially to the airport, stadium, and downtown areas. The city is also allocating billions for a “FIFA corridor” to link Park Fundidora, Estadio BBVA, the airport, bike lanes, pedestrian zones, a cable-stayed bridge, and public spaces.
Monterrey 2026 World Cup FAQs
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Monterrey Stadium is in Guadalupe, a suburban area approximately six miles southeast of Downtown Monterrey.
In about 25 minutes, you can take Metrorrey Line 1 directly from Downtown to the Exposición (terminus) station.
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Liga MX: Club de Fútbol Monterrey Rayados, A.C. (usually referred to simply as Monterrey, C.F Monterrey, or Rayados)
Liga MX Femenil: CF Monterrey Femenil
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Mexico City, Mexico (362 miles stadium-to-stadium)
Houston, USA (470 miles stadium-to-stadium)
Dallas, USA (580 miles stadium-to-stadium)
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Four games will be played in Monterrey: Three group games and one Round of 32.
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It’s going to be hot and humid in Monterrey in June and July, so be prepared. Daytime highs range between 93°F and 100°F (34°C and 38°C) with cooler evenings in the mid 70s°F (mid 20s°C). Heatwaves are common and it can feel hotter due to high humidity.
June marks the start of the rainy season, so expect sudden, intense thunderstorms, often in the late afternoon or evening. It doesn’t rain constantly, but when it does, it’s dramatic.
Note: Monterrey Stadium does not have air conditioning. Instead, it relies on a sophisticated natural and mechanical ventilation system designed to maintain a comfortable environment for fans and players.
Which 2026 World Cup matches will be held in Monterrey?
Match 12 – Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Group Stage (Group F)
Match 36 – Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Group Stage (Group F)
Match 54 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Group Stage (Group A)
Match 75 – Monday, June 29, 2026 – Round of 32 (Knockout stage)
Visiting Monterrey for the 2026 World Cup
As one of Mexico’s wealthiest cities, Monterrey is young, vibrant, and forward-looking, which translates to exceptional modern art and design, not to mention sleek architecture. In brief, it's a city of contrasts: industrial yet scenic, traditional yet cosmopolitan. For 2026 World Cup visitors, it offers a cultural experience that’s proudly local and globally curious.
Doing Monterrey like a local
Start your morning like a regio with a walk or bike ride through Park Fundidora, a vast urban green space filled with industrial heritage and flora. Stop for coffee and pan dulce in Barrio Antiguo, the city’s historic heart, known for its colonial charm and artsy vibe.
By midday, you’ll want to enjoy a hearty northern-style lunch: Grilled carne asada, cabrito, or machaca at a classic parrilla like El Rey del Cabrito or La Nacional. Afterward, locals might take a short break, visit a museum like MARCO, or relax in the parks surrounding the Santa Lucia Riverwalk.As the sun sets, head to Calzada del Valle or San Pedro Garza García for boutique browsing, people-watching, and cocktails. Dinner is a social affair so expect lively conversation and live music. End the evening with a round of street tacos – the unofficial late-night meal.
