Estadio BBVA

The Estadio BBVA, nicknamed "El Gigante de Acero" in Spanish (lit. 'The Steel Giant'),[2] formerly known as the Estadio BBVA Bancomer, is a stadium developed by FEMSA and C.F. Monterrey in Guadalupe, Greater Monterrey. The stadium replaced the Estadio Tecnológico as the home of Monterrey, ending 63 years of residency at that stadium. The project was met with controversy, stemming from multiple accusations of the construction as an apparent impediment to wildlife growth on a local scale by deforesting 24.5 hectares of forest neighboring a natural protected area that houses 106 animal species, including 8 endangered or protected species such as the yellow headed parrot.[3][4] It was inaugurated on 2 August 2015 with the eighth edition of the Eusébio Cup, where Monterrey defeated Benfica 3–0. The stadium is expected to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[5][6]

Estadio BBVA
El Gigante de Acero
"The steel giant"
Aerial view of the Estadio BBVA
Former namesEstadio BBVA Bancomer (2015–2019)
LocationGuadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
Coordinates25°40′9″N 100°14′40″W
Public transit Metrorrey
at Exposición
OwnerFEMSA
OperatorFEMSA
Capacity53,500
Field size265x223
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built2011–2015
OpenedAugust 2, 2015
Construction costUS$200 million[1]
ArchitectPopulous / VFO
Main contractorsAceros Lozano, GGP, Maíz Mier
Tenants
C.F. Monterrey (2015–present)
Website
estadio-bbva.mx

Design

The stadium was designed by multinational architecture firm Populous along with the Mexican firm VFO.[7] Christopher Lee of Populous, was the lead designer for the project.[1] Construction began in August 2011 and was completed in July 2015.[8]

The stadium was opened in 2015 with a capacity of 51,000 people, making it the fourth largest in Mexico. Built at a cost of US$200 million, it was the most expensive stadium in Mexico at the time of its construction.[1] The owners soon added more seats, expanding the capacity to 53,500 in 2016.[9] It has a grass surface, suites, a club-themed restaurant, a club lounge, and high-end interior and exterior design.[10] The inclination of the grandstand is 34 degrees, and the distance between the field and seats is the minimum allowed by FIFA, providing closeness to the action.[11]

Estadio BBVA received a silver certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for its sustainable design. It was the first football stadium in North America to earn the certification.[7]

Dimensions
Length277 m
Wide232 m
North side height46 m
South side height32 m
Circumference800 m

Permeable area

More than a third of the total land area are green areas.[12] This proportion exceeds the current regulations. These green areas are used to filter rainwater, which will contribute to the recharge of aquifers. Parking lots are evenly distributed around the stadium, including wooded areas to achieve integration with the Ecological Park.[13] These areas are divided into zones, which are integrated into the landscape and topography. The northern boundary to the Rio La Silla is a wooded trail area that connects the stadium with the New Ecological Park.[14] This ecological park and parking are also green areas, with a landscape design that blends with the surrounding environment, with only trees and plants of the region to facilitate preservation and adaptation to the environment.

View of Cerro de la Silla from inside Estadio BBVA. It is a soccer stadium with a large mountain standing over the stadium.
View of Cerro de la Silla from the northwest stands of Estadio BBVA

Scenery

The stadium is notable for its view of Cerro de la Silla, a prominent mountain with a highest peak of 1,820 m (5,970 ft). The mountain can be seen from the seats located in the northwestern section of the stadium, providing scenic views for fans.

Association Football events

2022 CONCACAF W Championship

The 2022 CONCACAF W Championship held in Mexico, the stadium hosted 8 matches:

Date Time Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
5 July 202218:00 Costa Rica3–0 PanamaGroup B4,327
5 July 202221:00 Canada6–0 Trinidad and Tobago3,872
7 July 202218:00 United States5–0 JamaicaGroup A3,150
7 July 202221:00 Mexico0–3 Haiti3,375
11 July 202218:00 Canada2–0 Costa RicaGroup B3,721
11 July 202221:00 Jamaica4–0 HaitiGroup A4,356
18 July 202218:00 Costa Rica0–1 JamaicaThird place match6,889
18 July 202221:00 United States1–0 CanadaFinal17,247

2026 FIFA World Cup
Inside BBVA Bancomer

Estadio BBVA will be one of three Mexican venues to host multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Concerts
Date Artist Opening Act(s) Tour / Concert name Attendance Revenue
February 15, 2017 Justin Bieber — Purpose World Tour 45,535 / 45,535[15] $3,491,598
March 25, 2022 Coldplay Carla Morrison
Danny Lux		 Music of the Spheres World Tour 112,262 / 112,262 $8,996,432
March 26, 2022
December 3, 2022 Bad Bunny Mr. Pig World's Hottest Tour 90,084 / 90,084 $17,456,717
December 4, 2022
September 26, 2023 The Weeknd Kaytranada
Mike Dean		 After Hours til Dawn Tour 46,791 / 46,791 $5,689,051

See also

References
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  2. "Rayados, a un paso de igualar récord histórico de Cruz Azul". MedioTiempo.com.
  3. C.V, DEMOS, Desarrollo de Medios, S. A. de (2011-08-17). "La Jornada: Greenpeace rechaza la construcción del estadio de Rayados en La Pastora". www.jornada.com.mx (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "No acaben con el último pulmón de Monterrey: ONG".
  5. "Eusébio Cup no México" [Eusébio Cup in Mexico] (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 23 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  6. "Rayados goleó a Benfica en inauguración" (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. 2 August 2015. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015.
  7. "BBVA Bancomer | Populous". Glocal (in Mexican Spanish). 27 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  8. "La afición de León se merece un mejor estadio". Heraldo el Bajío (in Spanish). 2 June 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  9. "Estadio de Rayados incrementó su aforo". MedioTiempo.com. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  10. "Estadio de Rayados incrementó su aforo".
  11. "Lo que debes saber de la nueva casa rayada" (in Spanish). Multimedios. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  12. "EPN estrena estadio de Rayados" (in Spanish). El Universal. 2 August 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  13. "Pros y contras del Estadio BBVA Bancomer" (in Spanish). 45mty. 3 August 2015.
  14. "Monterrey 'se raya' con inauguración del nuevo Estadio BBVA Bancomer" (in Spanish). ObrasWeb.mx. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  15. "Justin Bieber inicia anoche en Monterrey su gira por México". Excélsior (in Mexican Spanish). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
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