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| Former names | Estadio Omnilife (2010–16) Estadio Chivas (2016–17) |
|---|---|
| Location | Zapopan,Jalisco, Mexico |
| Coordinates | 20°40′54″N103°27′46″W / 20.68167°N 103.46278°W /20.68167; -103.46278 |
| Public transit |  Estadio Chivas |
| Owner | Amaury Vergara |
| Executive suites | 133 |
| Capacity | 49,813[3] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 2004 |
| Opened | 30 July 2010 |
| Construction cost | US$200 million[1] ($288 million in 2024 dollars[2]) |
| Architect | Concept Design: Jean Marie Massaud & Daniel Pouzet Sports Architects: Populous (formerly HOK Sport) Architect of Record: VFO architects |
| Tenants | |
| C.D. Guadalajara (2010–present) Mexico national football team (selected matches) | |
| Website | |
| estadioakron.mx | |
The Estadio Akron, formerly known as the Estadio Omnilife andEstadio Chivas(Estadio Chivas,Spanish pronunciation:[esˈtaðjoˈtʃiβas]), is a multipurpose stadium inZapopan, nearGuadalajara, in the Mexican state ofJalisco, that is used mostly forfootball matches. It is the home ofLiga MX sideC.D. Guadalajara. It is part of the JVC complex, and has acapacity of 49,813. Construction started in February 2004, but due to financial problems and other issues, the stadium's completion was delayed for a number of years.
The stadium hosted its first major international event with the first leg of the2010 Finals of theCopa Libertadores, and hosted the2011 Pan American Gamesopening andclosing ceremonies. The stadium's artificial field caused great controversy, drawing criticism from many notable players, and in May 2012, it was announced that the stadium would replace the artificial turf with natural grass. The stadium is also expected to host some matches for the2026 FIFA World Cup.[4]
In February 2004,C.D. Guadalajara announced that it would construct a new stadium of its own, intending to leaveEstadio Jalisco.[5] Construction on the stadium did not begin until May 2007.[6]
The third public football match at the stadium was afriendly between Guadalajara andManchester United on 30 July 2010. Guadalajara won the game 3–2, with the first goal at the stadium scored byJavier "Chicharito" Hernández playing for Guadalajara.[7] This match was held to represent Hernández's transfer from Guadalajara to Manchester United, with Hernández playing the first half for Guadalajara and switching sides to Manchester United in the second half, thus symbolically sealing his transfer contract that had been signed in March 2010.[8]
The stadium hosted eight matches of the2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, including a semifinal, betweenUruguay andBrazil.
It was also the venue of the opening and closing ceremonies of the2011 Pan American Games, where it also hosted all the matches of bothmen's and women's football tournament.
In May 2012, following criticism regarding the artificial field, it was announced that the stadium would replace the artificial turf with natural grass.[9] The replacement was complete by July.[10]
In December 2017, the stadium changed its name from Estadio Omnilife to Estadio Akron, after signing a sponsorship deal with a car lubricants firm for 10 years.[11]
The venue hosted theCanelo Álvarez vs. John Ryder boxing fight in 2023.
The Weeknd performed during hisAfter Hours til Dawn Tour on 25 October 2023.
Shakira performed during herLas Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour on 16 and 17 March 2025.
Estadio Akron will host matches during the2026 FIFA World Cup. During the event, the stadium will be temporarily renamed to "Estadio Guadalajara" in accordance with FIFA's policy on corporate sponsored names.[12] The stadium will host four matches, all in the group stage, including Mexico's second game.[13] The venue will also host Pathway 1 of theinter-confederation play-offs.
| Date | Team A | Result | Team B | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2010 | Mexico  | 1–2 |  Ecuador | Friendly |
| 15 October 2024 | Mexico | 2–0 |  United States | Friendly |
| 14 October 2025 | Mexico | 1–1 | Ecuador | Friendly |
| 18 June 2026 | Mexico | – |  South Korea | 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A |
| Date | Team A | Result | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 March 2026 | New Caledonia  | – |  Jamaica |
| 31 March 2026 | DR Congo  | – | New Caledonia/ Jamaica |
| Date | Time (UTC-6) | Team A | Result | Team B | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | 20:00 | South Korea | – |  UEFA Path D | Group A |
| 18 June 2026 | 19:00 | Mexico | – | South Korea | Group A |
| 23 June 2026 | 20:00 | Colombia  | – | IC Path 1 | Group K |
| 26 June 2026 | 18:00 | Uruguay  | – |  Spain | Group H |
| Preceded by | Pan American Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies 2011 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Copa Libertadores Final Venues 2010 * Estádio Beira-Rio (Porto Alegre) | Succeeded by TBA |
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