Stadium
Estadio BBVA · tournament name: Monterrey Stadium
- Capacity53,500
- RoofNone
- Surfacenatural grass
- AirportsMTY
Mountain backdrop behind one end. Home of Rayados.
Getting there
- MTY
Climate & what to pack: Hot and dry in June - 35 °C daytime. Heat gear.
Where to stay
Budget
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Monterrey GaleríasNear the Estadio BBVA.
Mid-range
- Fiesta Americana Pabellón MDowntown, good base.
Premium
- Presidente InterContinentalSan Pedro Garza García, business district.
- Live Aqua Urban ResortRooftop pool, San Pedro.
Where to eat
- El Gran PastortacosLate-night tacos al pastor.
- El Rey del CabritocabritoThe city's signature roasted kid-goat.
- Pangeafine diningLong-running, northern-Mexican tasting menu.
Things to do
- Parque FundidoraoutdoorsFormer steel mill, now park and museum.
- Macroplaza + MARCOartContemporary art museum on the central plaza.
- Cerro de la Silla cable carviewsThe city's namesake saddle mountain.
- Barrio Antiguo barsnightlifeLive music, late dinners.
Gear tuned for Monterrey
Heat
- Wide-brim sun hatBetter than a cap for afternoon kickoffs in the south.
- Electrolyte tabletsDrop in a water bottle; cheaper than stadium sports drinks.
- Cooling neck towelSoaks and stays cold - a lifesaver in 35 °C.
Tech
- International eSIMCovers USA + Canada + Mexico on one plan.
- 20,000 mAh power bankEnough for a matchday of phone, camera and maps.
- Universal travel adapterOne adapter that handles plugs in all three host countries.
Comfort
- Travel pillowFor the long flight and the cross-country drive.
- Compression socksLong-haul flights are brutal without them.
- Collapsible water bottleMost stadiums allow empty bottles through security.