The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums · 2026
The Best Football Stadiums in North America
3 of the 100 stadiums in The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums 2026 are in North America. The highest placed is Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, at number 19 in the world. Estadio Akron in Guadalajara (number 46) and Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (number 55) follow.
Monterrey and Guadalajara
Estadio BBVA in Monterrey is the home ground of CF Monterrey and sits in Guadalupe, framed by the Cerro de la Silla mountain. Match days bring food stands, music and long walks from distant parking, and the tour covers the pitch and VIP boxes. Estadio Akron in Guadalajara is where Chivas, the Guadalajara club, plays. Match days there have a family atmosphere, and the guided tour covers club history with photos allowed.
Mexico City's Azteca
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City now operates as Banorte Stadium, and it hosts both football matches and concerts. Match days are loud. Concerts have tight seating and crowded exits.
