World Cup 2026 Guadalajara Tickets Guide: Estadio Akron schedule & everything to know about World Cup 2026 venue

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

As of today, the major official World Cup ticket lotteries (including the Visa Presale, Early Ticket Draw, and the post-draw Random Selection Draw) have officially concluded.

With over 500 million requests processed during those phases, primary availability is now at an all-time low.

Here's what you need to know at a glance:

• The Last-Minute Sales Phase is currently live, having launched on April 1. Unlike previous rounds, this is not a lottery. Tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
• The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
• Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.

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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.

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.