When did the Estadio Azteca open its doors?
The Estadio Azteca opened its doors on the 29th of May 1966. This massive venue was envisioned during the presidency of Adolfo López Mateos when Mexico won the bid to host the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Questions about Estadio Azteca
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the Estadio Azteca stadium structure?
Architects Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Rafael Mijares Alcérreca designed the structure that would eventually hold over 107,000 spectators at its peak. Groundbreaking occurred in 1961, setting the stage for what became Latin America's largest stadium.
Which football finals were held at the Estadio Azteca?
Brazil defeated Italy 4, 1 in the 1970 final while Argentina beat West Germany 3, 2 in another historic final held here during the 1986 tournament. Diego Maradona scored both the infamous Hand of God goal and his legendary Goal of the Century against England in that same quarterfinal match.
What major concerts took place at the Estadio Azteca?
Michael Jackson performed five sold-out shows at the stadium in 1993 drawing massive crowds to witness his Dangerous World Tour. U2 played multiple concerts including 141,278 attendees during their Vertigo Tour in February 2006 and nearly 283,000 total across three nights in May 2011.
Why was the name of the Estadio Azteca changed to Estadio Banorte?
Banorte purchased naming rights on the 14th of March 2025 renaming it Estadio Banorte to fund upcoming renovations. This new title received overwhelming negative reception from fans immediately upon announcement.