2026 World Cup in Guadalajara: Executive Transport for June Matches at Estadio Akron

Estadio Akron (Estadio Guadalajara, home of Chivas) has a capacity of 49,850 spectators and will host four group-stage matches:

Wednesday June 11 — 20:00
South Korea vs Czech Republic (Group A). First World Cup match in Guadalajara. Large contingent of Korean fans expected.

Wednesday June 18 — 21:00
Mexico vs South Korea (Group A). One of the most anticipated matches. Guadalajara is football territory par excellence — the atmosphere will be electrifying.

Monday June 23
Colombia vs DR Congo (Group H). The large Colombian community in Mexico guarantees a stadium full of color.

Thursday June 26
Spain vs Uruguay (Group E). Possibly the most attractive match on the Guadalajara calendar. Two world powers on a single stage.

Estadio Akron is located at Av. de las Rosas 1, Chapalita, Zapopan, in the western part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area.

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is 25-30 km from Estadio Akron. Main routes:

GDL Airport → Estadio Akron: Chapala Highway → Periférico Sur → Av. de las Rosas. Time: 35-55 min without match; 60-90 min on match day.

Historic Center/Minerva Area → Estadio Akron: Av. Vallarta → Av. de las Rosas. Time: 20-30 min normal; 40-60 min on match day.

Expo Area (hotels near Expo Guadalajara) → Stadium: Av. Mariano Otero → Periférico → Av. de las Rosas. Time: 15-25 min.

Americana/Chapultepec Area → Stadium: Av. Chapultepec → Av. de las Rosas. Time: 15-25 min.

IMPORTANT: On match days, streets near the stadium (Av. de las Rosas, Periférico lateral) close 2-3 hours before kickoff. Our drivers know the VIP access points and authorized drop-off locations for executive transport.

For companies and delegations with FIFA hospitality packages at Estadio Akron:

World Cup VIP Guadalajara Service:
- Executive vehicle (sedan, SUV, or VIP van) with dedicated driver
- GDL airport meet-and-greet with personalized sign
- Daily hotel-stadium transfers with VIP zone access
- Driver waiting throughout the match for immediate departure
- Post-match evening service: transfers to restaurants, hotels, or party zones

For international fan groups:
- Executive vans for groups of 6-15 people
- Full itinerary coordination: airport → hotel → Fan Fest → stadium → dinner → hotel
- Bilingual Spanish-English driver
- Multi-match service: discounts for those attending 2 or more matches in Guadalajara

Billing in USD or MXN.

The best lodging areas for the World Cup in Guadalajara:

Minerva/Providencia Area (most recommended):
- Hotel Demetria — Luxury boutique, 15 min from the stadium
- Hyatt Regency Andares — Premium, luxury shopping zone, 10 min to the stadium
- AC Hotel by Marriott — Modern, on Av. Americas
- Fiesta Americana Grand Guadalajara — Business classic, on Av. Vallarta

Historic Center (World Cup atmosphere + Fan Fest):
- Hotel Morales — Across from Teatro Degollado, steps from the Fan Fest
- One Guadalajara Centro — Boutique, in the heart of downtown

Expo Area:
- Hilton Guadalajara — Next to Expo Guadalajara, ideal if combining the World Cup with congresses
- Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo — Business-class, 15 min to the stadium

For those wanting to experience the World Cup atmosphere to the fullest, staying near the historic center (Fan Fest) and using executive transport to the stadium is the ideal combination.

Guadalajara will have an extraordinary World Cup program:

FIFA Fan Festival — Plaza de la Liberación:
From June 11 to July 19. Free entry. Live broadcast of all 104 matches on a mega-screen in front of Teatro Degollado. Concerts, Jalisco gastronomy, brand activations, and an interactive zone.

World Cup gastronomy at Plaza de Armas:
Birria, tortas ahogadas, carne en su jugo, red pozole, jericallas, and the best food of Jalisco in special gastronomic corridors.

Confirmed concerts:
- Maná — June 17, special World Cup concert
- Carlos Santana — Date to be confirmed
- Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán — Performances throughout June
- Echoes Festival — June 19, indie music festival at Centro Cultural Universitario

Balones Empoderados exhibition:
100 fiberglass balls (3m diameter) decorated by Jalisco artists, distributed across Zapopan, Guadalajara, and Tlaquepaque.

Expo Jersey MX (June 20-21):
Mexico's largest football memorabilia exhibition. International collectors.

Our executive transport connects all these points: Fan Fest → Stadium → restaurants → hotel, with a single dedicated driver.

Weather: June is rainy season in Guadalajara. Heavy showers in the afternoon (15:00-18:00). Carry a raincoat for evening matches.

Altitude: Guadalajara sits at 1,566 meters above sea level — lower than CDMX, more comfortable for sea-level visitors.

Tequila and gastronomy: Guadalajara is the tequila capital. If you extend your stay, we organize executive excursions to the Magical Town of Tequila (1 hour from Guadalajara) with visits to distilleries like José Cuervo, Herradura, or Fortaleza.

Security: Tourist areas (Centro, Minerva, Chapultepec, Providencia, Zapopan) are safe. On match days, police presence multiplies.

Local transport: Avoid street taxis — always use pre-booked executive transport or verified apps. Our drivers in Guadalajara know the city perfectly.

Combining matches: If you attend matches in both CDMX and Guadalajara, we coordinate transport in both cities with a single point of contact. The CDMX-GDL flight takes only 1 hour.