Following a decision by Mexico City authorities, the stadium was closed due to the discovery of irregularities. The closure of the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes has forced Club América to look for a new venue for their planned match against Pachuca. Where will this match take place?

Why was Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes closed?

During the match between Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna at Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City, the authorities of the Benito Juárez district decided to close it immediately. This decision was due to serious breaches of security, which could have endangered the health and lives of those attending the events. The closure of the stadium was justified by the failure to comply with civil protection requirements and the lack of appropriate safety certificates. It is worth mentioning that, at the same time, a concert Coco: A Festival to Remember at Plaza de Toros La México, which was also interrupted due to the failure to meet security standards.

Mayor Luis Mendoza, in charge of security in the neighbourhood, explained that the closure was to ensure the safety of participants and neighbourhood residents. As he stressed, the decision was intended as a precautionary measure to allow a controlled exit from both venues.

© Gobierno CDMX | Estadio de la Ciudad de los Deportes (Estadio Azul)

What are consequences of stadium closure?

The closure of the Ciudad de los Deportes stadium prompted an immediate search for an alternative venue by Club América management. Fans who had managed to purchase tickets for the match at the Ciudad de los Deportes stadium were faced with refunds and organisational changes.

Club América has announced dates and times for the general sale of tickets for the new venue, and Ticketmaster Mexico will handle refunds for those with tickets for the originally scheduled match. Additionally, the club has announced that holders of special ticket packages will receive additional benefits as compensation.

© DÜNN Lightweight Architecture | Estadio Cuauhtémoc

Where will the América vs Pachuca match ultimately take place?

After intense negotiations and analysis of possible solutions, América's management announced that the new venue for the match against Pachuca will be Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla. The match will take place as scheduled on Wednesday November 6 at 19:00 Central Mexican time.

Estadio Cuauhtémoc is one of the most famous stadiums in the country, with an upgraded infrastructure and the capacity to accommodate a large number of fans. However, the location in Puebla is not without its challenges - moving the match a few dozen kilometres from Mexico City means additional costs and organisational difficulties for fans of both teams.