Guadalajara.
Estadio Akron
Opened 2010 in Zapopan, on the western edge of the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Home of Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) in Liga MX. Also known as Estadio Chivas. The first World Cup match of the tournament takes place here on June 11, 2026. Temporarily renamed Guadalajara Stadium during the 2026 World Cup per FIFA commercial naming policy.
- Airport
- 30MIN
- Downtown
- 30MIN
- Capacity
- 50K
- Matches
- 4
Last mile to the gate
Shuttle
Mi Macro BRT: Estadio Chivas station is the closest transit stop
The Mi Macro Periferico BRT Estadio Chivas station is the closest public transit stop to Estadio Akron. It is a short walk to the stadium gates.
Rideshare
Rideshare from airport and for local travel (Uber/InDriver)
Uber and InDriver operate in Guadalajara and are practical for airport transfers and within the metropolitan area. Prices are typically low by US standards. From the airport, rideshare is the most reliable car-free option to Estadio Akron.
Walk
Mi Tren Line 3 is ~15-20 min walk from the stadium
The nearest Mi Tren Line 3 station to Estadio Akron requires a 15-20 minute walk through residential neighborhoods. The route is straightforward but has no designated pedestrian path to the stadium.
Downtown to stadium
Mi Macro Periferico BRT
Mi Macro Periferico BRT: City Center to Estadio Chivas Station
Mi Macro Periferico BRT
Mi Macro Periferico BRT: City Center to Estadio Chivas Station
- 01 Bus Board the Mi Macro Periferico BRT (Macrobus) heading toward Zapopan along the Periferico Belenes corridor. Look for the route toward Estadio Chivas stop. BRT stops are at covered stations with maps. 30 min
- 02 Walk Exit at Estadio Chivas BRT station, which is close to the stadium. Follow the crowd to the main gates. 5 min
Mi Tren Line 3
Mi Tren Line 3: Centro to nearest station to Estadio Akron (~15 min walk from station)
Mi Tren Line 3
Mi Tren Line 3: Centro to nearest station to Estadio Akron (~15 min walk from station)
- 01 Rail Board Mi Tren (Guadalajara light rail) Line 3 heading west into Zapopan. Line 3 runs through the Zapopan corridor closest to Estadio Akron. 35 min
- 02 Walk Exit at the nearest Line 3 station to the stadium. The walk to Estadio Akron is 15-20 minutes through residential streets. The Mi Macro BRT Estadio Chivas stop is a closer option if available. 18 min
Airport to stadium
Rideshare (recommended from GDL Airport)
Rideshare: Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Estadio Akron (~30 min)
Rideshare (recommended from GDL Airport)
Rideshare: Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Estadio Akron (~30 min)
- 01 Shuttle Use Uber or InDriver from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL/Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport). Metro airport connections in Zapopan are not confirmed for match-day transit use -- rideshare is the reliable car-free option from the airport. 30 min
- 02 Walk Rideshare drops off at designated zones near Estadio Akron's main gates. 5 min
Intercity connections
Fixtures at Estadio Akron
Weather during the tournament
Highs 82-88°F · Lows 60-66°F
- Humidity
- Moderate (50-65%)
- Rainfall
- June-July is rainy season in Jalisco. Afternoon thunderstorms are common and can be heavy. Mornings are usually clear.
Guadalajara's altitude (~5,200 ft / 1,600 m) means temperatures feel milder than the numbers suggest, but sun is intense. Rain can arrive suddenly in the afternoon -- bring a poncho or compact umbrella. Estadio Akron has partial roof coverage on upper tiers. Arrive early as the area around the stadium has limited covered waiting areas.