Suite holders to be granted free access to World Cup matches at former Estadio Azteca

After weeks of negotiations, FIFA and Estadio Banorte - which will be rebranded as Estadio Ciudad de México for the tournament - have finally reached an agreement granting suite and box holders free access to all 2026 World Cup matches hosted at the venue.

In a statement, Estadio Banorte confirmed that long-term suite owners and box seat holders will be admitted at no additional cost to the matches staged there next summer: “These discussions took considerable time, as our stadium was the only one among the 16 World Cup venues with particularly complex ownership conditions.”

Estadio Banorte is unique in that many of its suites were sold under 100-year contracts, creating a legal challenge around ticketing rights. Ultimately, FIFA and stadium officials resolved the matter, ensuring that suite holders will maintain their privileges during the tournament.

The stadium will host five matches, including the highly anticipated opening game on June 11, 2026. Renovations are still underway, with the venue expected to reopen in March 2026 with a friendly between Mexico and Portugal.