Mexico City 2026
Where to watch the matches
For 39 days, all of Mexico City becomes the stadium. Here’s how to experience it from anywhere in the city.
You do not need a ticket to Estadio Azteca to experience the World Cup. The city has options for every day of the tournament, every type of fan and every budget — from the free Fan Festival at the Zócalo to a premium festival with concerts in Polanco.
Options without a stadium ticket
FIFA Fan Festival · Zócalo
Free
The official epicenter of the tournament in Mexico. Plaza de la Constitución transforms during the full 39 days of the World Cup into the country’s largest global gathering point. The 510 m² LED screen — the largest among the three host countries — broadcasts all 104 matches live.
Zócalo, Historic Center · Metro Line 2, Zócalo/Tenochtitlan station
Jun 11 — Jul 19 · every day · all 104 matches
Up to 60,000 people/day · prior registration at fifa.com · no alcohol sales
⚠ High-demand matches are expected to bring over 100,000 people to the area. Arrive at least 2 hours early.
Football Festivals · 18 locations across the city
Free
Mexico City’s government enabled 18 additional venues with giant screens and cultural activities distributed across different boroughs. All free, no alcohol sales, family-friendly atmosphere.
Broadcasting all 104 matches
Parque La Bombilla Parque Tezozómoc Campos Revolución Utopía Meyehualco Unidad Independencia Deportivo Vivanco
Selected matches
Plaza Garibaldi Parque Cri-Cri Dep. Leandro Valle +5 more venues
Campo Marte 26 Santander · Polanco
Paid
The premium option. 10 minutes walking from ULIV properties in Polanco, Campo Marte becomes a 39-day festival combining football, international concerts and gastronomy from all over Mexico.
Daytime schedule: 1:00 PM–7:00 PM · nighttime concerts sold separately
Parcels · Purple Disco Machine · The Avalanches · Polo & Pan · L'Impératrice and more
Festival México de Mis Sabores — cuisine from all 32 states of the country
Per day
$400 MXN
Weekend
$1,000 MXN
Full week
$2,000 MXN
Full season
$10,000 MXN
Purchase through Ticketmaster
Bars by area
The most flexible option — no prior registration, no advance purchase. Just show up, order a beer and enjoy the match.
On Mexico matches and high-profile national team days, bars fill up an hour before kickoff. Arrive early or let them know you are coming.
Polanco
Cervecería de Barrio
Av. Ejército Nacional Mexicano 843 · Chapultepec Morales
Meeting point for expatriates and international football fans. Seafood, margaritas and large screens. Lively atmosphere during any important match.
Ofelia Botanero
Séneca and Masaryk · Polanco
Contemporary cantina with signature cocktails and quality food. Festive and comfortable atmosphere. $500–900 MXN per person. Reservation recommended for important matches.
Condesa
Celtics Pub
Av. Tamaulipas 37 · Condesa
Irish pub with multiple screens, rooftop and live music. Favorite among locals and tourists for international football. Arrive early on important matches.
The Duke of Lisbon
Av. Tamaulipas 37 · Condesa
Authentic British pub with fish and chips and draft beer. Reference point for watching European national teams in the city.
Roma Norte / Reforma
BeerGarden Roma
Roma Norte
Relaxed atmosphere with a mixed crowd of expatriates, locals and tourists. Known for broadcasting major sporting events during the World Cup.
The Dog House Pub
Juárez neighborhood · near Reforma
Football bar with walls covered in screens and football memorabilia. Central meeting point for European national team matches. Broadcasts every key match.
These are only a few starting points. Mexico City has hundreds of bars, cantinas, rooftops and hidden corners where football is lived with an intensity few places in the world can match. No matter what neighborhood you are in or which national team you support — somewhere in the city, someone is celebrating the same goal as you. Go out, explore and find your place.
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