Where is Estadio Akron located?
Estadio Akron sits in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Questions about Estadio Akron
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the seating capacity of Estadio Akron?
Estadio Akron holds 49,813 spectators and is part of the JVC complex.
Which club calls Estadio Akron home?
Estadio Akron is the home stadium of Liga MX side C.D. Guadalajara.
Why was Estadio Akron previously called Estadio Omnilife?
The stadium carried the name Estadio Omnilife before December 2017, when it was renamed Estadio Akron after a ten-year sponsorship deal with Grupo Akron, a Mexican lubricant and fuel company.
Why did Estadio Akron replace its artificial turf?
The artificial playing surface drew criticism from many notable players, and in May 2012 officials announced it would be replaced with natural grass, with the work finished by July.
Will Estadio Akron host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes, Estadio Akron will host four matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all in the group stage, including Mexico's second game of the tournament. During the event it will be temporarily renamed Estadio Guadalajara under FIFA's sponsorship rules, and it will also host Pathway 1 of the inter-confederation play-offs.