Estadio Cuauhtémoc is a football stadium in Puebla, known as the “Coloso de Maravillas.” For a match visit, plan around the club’s ticket channels, transport routes and entry rules, which can vary by event.
- Location: Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza #666, Colonia Maravillas, Puebla.
- From Hotel Santiago: about a 22-minute drive from Hotel Santiago.
- Tickets: online through Boletomóvil or at the stadium’s official box offices.
- Match-day timing: gates open two hours before a Club Puebla match.
What takes place at Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Estadio Cuauhtémoc hosts football, including Club Puebla matches, and has a history tied to major international tournaments. The stadium was built from 1965 to 1968 to host football matches during the 1968 Summer Olympics. Designed by Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, it opened on Sunday, October 6, 1968, and later hosted FIFA World Cup matches in 1970 and 1986.
The playing field measures 105 m by 68 m. A mural by Puebla-born architect Jesús Corro Ferrer depicts Huey Tlatoani Cuauhtémoc and Macuilxóchitl, described by the club as the god of the game. It measures 24 by 3.2 meters.
Capacity figures range from 46,817 to 51,726 after renovation.
Tickets and event information
For Club Puebla matches, buy online through Boletomóvil’s website or app, or use the stadium box offices, the club’s only official in-person sales channel. Check the official site before you go, since sales arrangements and event information can change.
For men’s matches, advance in-person sales are available Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Taquilla 1 on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza between Accesses 7 and 8.
On match day, sales run from 10:00 a.m. until halftime at Taquillas 1 and 2. For women’s matches, match-day sales are at Taquilla 2, between Accesses 3 and 4, from two hours before kickoff until halftime.
Stadium ticket windows accept cash, credit cards and debit cards. Ticket availability and sales arrangements depend on the match, so confirm details with Club Puebla before travelling.
How do you get to Estadio Cuauhtémoc from central Puebla?
Public transport serves the stadium, with routes including Amozoc–Puebla, Ruta JBS (Morado), Ruta Unión-Resurrección, Ruta Libertad Cuauhtémoc, RUTA feeder routes 6 and 6A, Ruta 19, Ruta 70, Ruta 72, Ruta 72-A, Ruta M21, Ruta San Miguel Canoa and SCTA.
If you’re coming from Puebla Centro, a Puebla Centro walking guide can help you plan time in the city before travelling to the match.
The stadium address is Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza #666, Colonia Maravillas, 72220, Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza.
Free parking is available around the stadium, but its operation is entirely outside the club’s responsibility. Confirm the arrangements for your event rather than relying on parking being available.
Puebla’s baseball games take place at Estadio Hermanos Serdán, covered in this visitor guide.
Entry rules and stadium access
For a Club Puebla match, gates open two hours before the match, and a Fan ID is required alongside your ticket to enter any Liga MX stadium. The club directs fans to fanliga.mx to obtain a Fan ID. Check the club’s current requirements before leaving for the stadium.
Only clear handbags or clear backpacks are allowed. There is no cloakroom, so avoid bringing large bags or backpacks. Food, beverages and diaper bags, including items brought for babies, are prohibited. Professional photo and video cameras are not permitted, and the stadium is described as 100% smoke-free.
Children can enter, but children aged 3 and older need a ticket. For wheelchair access, ramps are at Accesses 2, 4 and 6, and adapted restrooms are identified for wheelchair users. The area for visitors with disabilities is in Platea Plus; a visitor with a disability may request a complimentary ticket at Access 4, subject to availability.
Planning the trip back after an event
After a match, passengers can board Transporte Nocturno vehicles on the lateral road of Calzada Zaragoza. The fare is $30 per person. Confirm the service and fare with the club before you go, and plan your onward journey from the stadium address.
FAQs
Where is Estadio Cuauhtémoc?
The stadium is at Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza #666, Colonia Maravillas, 72220, Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza.
What is Estadio Cuauhtémoc also called?
It is also known as the “Coloso de Maravillas.”
Can you buy tickets at the stadium?
Yes. The stadium box offices are the club’s official physical sales channel; match-specific sales times and locations differ.