Estadio Akron Stadium guide: Tickets, how to get there, where to stay, history & everything you need to know about World Cup 2026 venue

Estadio Akron opened in 2010 and has since served as the home ground for CD Guadalajara in Liga MX. Initially known as Estadio Omnilife, it hosted matches during the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where Mexico went on to win the tournament. In addition to Guadalajara’s matches, Estadio Akron has also staged several Copa MX finals.

In 2016, the stadium was briefly renamed Estadio Chivas before Akron acquired the naming rights in 2017.

The stadium will host its first ever FIFA World Cup next year, featuring four group stage matches, including one involving Mexico.

How to get to Estadio Akron by public transport 

Several bus lines stop near the stadium, with notable ones including A12, T02, T01, and C109.

The BRT line Mi Macro Periferico is also an efficient way to reach the venue, with the Estadio Chivas station located close to the stadium.

How to get to Estadio Akron by car 

If you are traveling from Downtown Guadalajara, you can take Av. Vallarta (Highway 15D), follow the signs for Zapopan/Nogales, and then take Av. del Bosque to reach the stadium.

If you are traveling from the airport, head northwest via Carretera Guadalajara–Chapala, then merge onto Periferico Manuel Gomez Morin and follow the signs to the stadium.

Tickets for Chivas home games and other events are available through Ticketmaster Mexico on the Estadio Akron page. Tickets for Chivas matches can also be purchased from their official ticketing partners as well as at the stadium box office.

For concerts, tickets are sold through the same channels along with the event promoters.

If you are planning to visit Estadio Akron, you can book a guided tour through the official stadium website for an in-depth fan experience of Chivas history and culture.

The 90-minute tour takes visitors through the locker rooms, press box, player tunnel, and the Palco del Campeonismo, a dedicated museum showcasing memorabilia and the history of CD Guadalajara.

Tours usually run year-round, although hours are adjusted on event days.

Estadio Akron has concession stands and vendors offering snacks and drinks inside the stadium, although prices are often higher. Outside the venue, local street food vendors sell tacos, tortas, and other snacks that are popular pre-game favorites in Mexico.

For those looking for a place to sit down and enjoy a proper meal, there are several restaurants in the Zapopan area near the stadium. Restaurants along Av. Vallarta and other nearby main roads provide good dining options.

Estadio Akron will host a total of four group stage matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup including a Mexico game.