2026 World Cup Guadalajara Tickets: Estadio Akron Match Schedule and Venue Details

Planning Your Visit to Estadio Akron for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Located in Guadalajara, Estadio Akron is a striking stadium that hosts Liga MX team CD Guadalajara, also known as Chivas. This venue will be one of the stages for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which expands to include 48 teams competing over several weeks.

Matches Scheduled at Estadio Akron

The stadium will hold four group-stage matches, including one featuring Mexico. Below is the lineup with dates and kick-off times (Central Time):

How to Secure Tickets for Estadio Akron

The major official ticket lotteries have ended, processing more than 500 million requests. Primary ticket availability is now very limited.

The current option is the Last-Minute Sales Phase, active since April 1. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis with instant confirmation—offering a final chance to buy directly from FIFA.

You can also use the Official FIFA Resale Marketplace, the authorized platform for verified ticket resale at regulated prices as the event nears.

Secondary marketplaces like StubHub may offer last-minute tickets, but always review their terms before purchasing.

About Estadio Akron

Capacity: 49,813 seatsOpened: 2010Home Team: CD GuadalajaraAddress: Cto. J.V.C. 2800, El Bajío, 45014 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico

Originally called Estadio Omnilife, this stadium hosted games during the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which Mexico won. It has also held multiple Copa MX finals. Renamed Estadio Chivas briefly in 2016, it adopted the Akron name in 2017. The upcoming World Cup marks its first time hosting matches in this tournament.

Getting to Estadio Akron

By Public Transport: Several bus lines, including A12, T02, T01, and C109, stop nearby. The BRT line Mi Macro Periferico stops at Estadio Chivas station close to the venue.

By Car: From downtown Guadalajara, take Av. Vallarta (Highway 15D), follow signs for Zapopan/Nogales, then turn onto Av. del Bosque to reach the stadium. From the airport, head northwest on Carretera Guadalajara–Chapala, merge onto Periferico Manuel Gomez Morin, and follow signs.

Explore Estadio Akron with Guided Tours

Fans interested in a deeper look into Chivas culture can book a guided tour via the official stadium website. The 90-minute experience includes locker rooms, the press box, player tunnel, and the Palco del Campeonismo museum showcasing memorabilia and club history. Tours operate year-round, except during events when schedules adjust.

Food and Drink Options Near the Stadium

Inside Estadio Akron, concession stands offer snacks and drinks, though prices tend to be high. Outside, street vendors sell popular local treats like tacos and tortas, ideal for pre-game meals.

For sit-down dining, the Zapopan neighborhood near the stadium features various restaurants along Av. Vallarta and surrounding streets offering good meals.