Seating Capacity
87,523
🏆 World Rank #8
Location
Mexico City
📍 Mexico
Year Opened
1966 (Renovating 2026)
🗓️ Opening / Upgrade
Roof System
Cantilevered Ring Roof
🏗️ Structure
📌 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & DATA CITATION
Estadio Azteca is a major sports infrastructure venue located in Mexico City, Mexico. Featuring an official seating capacity of 87,523 seats, it currently ranks #8 worldwide among the largest football stadiums. Data compiled from public records and Wikipedia archives.
📷 Image Credit: Public Domain / Wikipedia Archive
Estadio Azteca is the legendary football stadium located in Coyoacán, Mexico City. Situated 2,200 meters above sea level, it opened in 1966 and currently holds a capacity of 87,523 seats.
It is the only stadium in history to have hosted two FIFA World Cup Finals (1970 and 1986) and is undergoing a major renovation to host the Opening Match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Historical & Structural Significance:
- High-Altitude Engineering: Built on lava rock terrain in Santa Úrsula at 2,200m altitude.
- 2026 World Cup Upgrades: Comprehensive seating, VIP suite, lighting, and pitch technology modernization.
Source: Wikipedia (Estadio Azteca) & FIFA 2026 Tournament Venue Guide.
Public Technical Specifications
Estadio Azteca Technical Data
Rank #8 Worldwide
| Official Name |
Estadio Azteca |
| Former Name(s) |
Coloso de Santa Úrsula |
| Location & Complex |
Mexico City, Mexico |
| Seating Capacity |
87,523 Seats |
| Roof Structure |
Cantilevered Ring Roof |
| Year Opened |
1966 (Renovating 2026) |
| Owner / Operator |
Grupo Televisa |
GIS SATELLITE COORDINATES
📍 Location Coordinates
🌐 19.3029° N, -99.1505° E
Coordinates: 19.3029° N, -99.1505° E • Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico.
