Akron Stadium Capacity, Tickets, Seating Plan, Records, Location, Parking
Akron Stadium, formerly known as Estadio Omnilife and Estadio Chivas is a multi-use stadium used primarily for soccer matches. It is the home of the C.D. of the MX League. Guadalajara. It is part of the JVC complex and has a capacity of 48,071. Construction began in February 2004, but due to financial and other problems, the stadium’s completion was delayed for several years.
The stadium hosted its first major international event with the first leg of the 2010 Copa Libertadores final and hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2011 Pan American Games. The stadium’s artificial pitch caused a great deal of controversy , drawing criticism from many notable players, and in May 2012 it was announced that the stadium would replace the artificial turf with natural grass. The stadium is also expected to host some matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
| Built In: | February 2004 |
| Capacity: | 48,071 |
| Home Teams: | C.D. Guadalajara |
| Construction cost: | US$200 million |
Akron Stadium History
In February 2004, the C.D. Guadalajara announced that it would build a new stadium of its own, with the intention of leaving the Jalisco Stadium. Construction on the stadium did not begin until May 2007.
The third public soccer match at the stadium was a friendly between Guadalajara and Manchester United on July 30, 2010. Guadalajara won the game 3–2, with the first goal at the stadium scored by Javier “Chicharito” Hernández playing for Guadalajara. This match was held to represent the transfer of Hernández from Guadalajara to Manchester United, with Hernández playing the first half for Guadalajara and switching teams to Manchester United in the second half, thus symbolically sealing his transfer contract which had been signed in March 2010.
The stadium hosted 8 matches of the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, including a semi-final, between Uruguay and Brazil.
It also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2011 Pan American Games, where it also hosted all matches of both the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments.
In May 2012, following criticism of the artificial pitch, it was announced that the stadium would replace artificial turf with natural turf. The replacement was completed in July.
In December 2017, the stadium changed its name from Omnilife Stadium to Akron Stadium, after signing a 10-year sponsorship deal with an auto lubricant firm.
Stadium Capacity
Akron Stadium has a seating capacity of 48,071.
Akron Stadium Seating Plan
Notable Events & Records
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Upcoming Events
2026 FIFA World Cup
Estadio Akron will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Parking
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