Club Deportivo Guadalajara · Guadalajara, Mexico
Estadio Akron is a soccer venue located in Guadalajara, Mexico, with a seating capacity of 49,813. It is home to Club Deportivo Guadalajara, who compete in Liga MX. Estadio Akron is one of 4 venues in Mexico tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 3rd among Liga MX stadiums by capacity.
When you make your way to Zapopan, just outside Guadalajara in Jalisco, you'll discover one of Mexico's most modern football temples. Estadio Akron rises from the JVC complex like a gleaming shrine to the beautiful game, and if you're lucky enough to catch C.D. Guadalajara playing at home, you're in for an unforgettable experience. The stadium holds just under fifty thousand passionate fans, and when Las Chivas take the field, the atmosphere becomes electric with the kind of fervor that makes Mexican football so special. Though construction began way back in 2004, various delays meant the stadium took years to complete, but the wait was worth it for both the club and its devoted supporters.
The venue itself represents everything modern about Mexican football while honoring deep tradition. Named after Grupo Akron, a Mexican fuel and lubricant company, the stadium serves as more than just a match day destination. Whether you're a die-hard Chivas supporter making a pilgrimage or a neutral traveler seeking an authentic football experience, the Estadio Akron delivers on all fronts. The facilities are world class, the sightlines excellent from virtually every seat, and the surrounding JVC complex means you'll find plenty to explore before and after the match. Plan your visit on a weekend when Guadalajara plays at home, and you'll witness Mexican football culture at its absolute finest.
