Estadio Akron

Estadio Akron is located on Avenida de las Rosas, in the municipality of Zapopan, northwest of the Guadalajara metropolitan area. From downtown Guadalajara, the distance is approximately 20 km.

The Mi Macro Periferico line of Guadalajara's mass transit system has a station near the stadium. From downtown, you can also get there by combining Light Rail Line 1 with a bus toward Zapopan. On match days, special bus routes are enabled.

By car, access is easy via the Periferico (Manuel Gomez Morin Ring Road). Stadium parking is ample but fills up for large events. Uber and Didi operate throughout the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Arriving at least 90 minutes early is recommended, as traffic in the Zapopan area can be heavy during peak hours.

Estadio Akron has two main levels of stands surrounding the pitch in an oval shape. The lower zone offers proximity to the field, while the upper zone provides a panoramic view of the stadium and its surroundings.

The sideline sections (west and east) are the most coveted for tactical viewing quality. The north end is Chivas supporters' territory and will be the liveliest zone during the World Cup. The south end offers a good balance between price and visibility.

The stadium's volcanic design makes the stands steep, meaning even upper zone seats have a good sightline to the pitch. The 49,850 capacity creates an intimate atmosphere compared to larger stadiums, which benefits the spectator experience.

The Zapopan area around Estadio Akron has modern lodging options. Hotels like Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara and Holiday Inn Express Zapopan are 10-15 minutes from the stadium. The Plaza del Sol and Expo Guadalajara area also offers multiple competitively priced hotels.

For a more authentic experience, downtown Guadalajara (30 minutes from the stadium) has boutique hotels in colonial buildings, like Hotel Morales and De la Soledad. From there you can explore Mercado San Juan de Dios, the largest covered market in Latin America, with local Tapatio food at local prices.

Guadalajara is the birthplace of the torta ahogada (birote bread stuffed with carnitas drenched in chile de arbol sauce) and birria (goat or beef stew). Near the stadium you'll find birrierias and torta shops on every corner. Don't miss a visit to Tlaquepaque, an artisan town 20 minutes away, where restaurants on Independencia street offer Jalisco cuisine with live mariachi.

Estadio Akron has designated sections for people with mobility disabilities in the stadium's lower zone, with wheelchair spaces and companion seating. Access ramps are available at the main entrances.

Accessible restrooms are distributed on both levels of the stadium. For the 2026 World Cup, additional improvements in signage, digital accessibility (information in accessible formats), and customer service staff training are expected.

For families with children, Estadio Akron offers a relatively calm atmosphere compared to larger stadiums. Guadalajara's summer climate is hot but with frequent afternoon rains, so bringing both sun protection and a light rain jacket is recommended.

The match schedule for Estadio Akron at the 2026 World Cup will be updated when FIFA confirms venue assignments. Guadalajara is confirmed as a host for group stage matches.