América to share Estadio Azteca with two other clubs | OneFootball

The Estadio Azteca has been undergoing renovations for several years now with the goal of being ready for the 2026 World Cup.

At first, a very ambitious project was created in which the intention was to completely remodel the venue, both inside and out. There was even talk of a hotel, a shopping center, and several other things, but due to legal issues and objections from neighbors, they were unable to remodel the exterior area of the stadium and had to scrap the idea.

In the end, they focused exclusively on the interior of the stadium, with one of the main changes being the locker room area; the old one was removed to build a new one, which the players will enter from the center of the field.

Other important changes included the seating area and the exterior of the stadium, where LED lights were installed around the stadium so they can change color according to the team that is playing.

América will return in 2026, but they won’t be alone.

The Águilas will finally be able to return to Estadio Azteca (Banorte) for the Apertura 2026, but they won’t be alone, as two other Liga MX clubs will also play their home games at the venue.

Cruz Azul will continue at the stadium, remembering that they had been there for several years until they had to leave due to the renovations; they moved to Ciudad de los Deportes, but had to leave again to go to Ciudad Universitaria.

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And the surprise will be Atlante; it is said that the historic Mexican club will buy the Mazatlán franchise in order to return to the first division, and the intention is to rent Estadio Azteca to play their home games there.

This is not the first time we’ve seen three clubs playing their home games at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula; previously, Club América, Necaxa, and Atlante themselves shared the stadium.

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