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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Guadalajara

⚽ Guadalajara's matchday, all in one app.

Birthplace of mariachi and tequila — Guadalajara hosts 4 matches at Estadio Guadalajara, including Mexico's second group game. Find every watch party, fan-zone event, and match at Estadio Akron — or host your own in under a minute.

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First match in Guadalajara days to kickoff
4
Matches at Estadio Akron
38
Days of tournament
47
Nations competing
I'm In iPhone app showing nearby Guadalajara World Cup watch parties
🇰🇷 South Korea vs 🇨🇿 CzechThu Jun 11, 202 · Watch party
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🏟️ Estadio Akron

Periférico Norte 5685, Las Águilas, 45160 Zapopan, Jalisco · Capacity 49,813 · 4 World Cup 2026 matches

Official Fan Zones

Where Guadalajara comes together.

Confirmed sites for World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara — the official FIFA Fan Festival and the match venue itself. More civic and community fan zones are expected; check I'm In as they're announced.

Official FIFA Fan Festival
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FIFA Fan Festival™ Guadalajara

AddressAnnounced by Host City Committee (venue TBC)
TBC — see official host city site
DatesJune 11 – July 19, 2026
TicketsFree public access (typical FIFA model) Source →
Match Venue
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Estadio Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)

AddressEstadio Akron
Periférico Norte 5685, Las Águilas, 45160 Zapopan, Jalisco
Matches4 World Cup 2026 matches · Capacity 49,813
NoteStadium renamed "Estadio Guadalajara" during the tournament per FIFA's clean-venue policy.
More fan zones comingGuadalajara is expected to add public viewing sites as the tournament approaches. I'm In picks them up in real time — and surfaces every community-hosted watch party your neighbourhood throws.
Where to Watch

Pubs the city plays for.

Community-favourite venues across Guadalajara — from soccer-first pubs to the cultural strips where supporters spill into the street. Check each spot's socials for match-day hours.

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La Fuente

Centro Histórico Century-old cantina

Oldest cantina in Guadalajara — pre-match tequila ritual.

02

Pare de Sufrir

Av. Chapultepec Mezcal dive

Anchor of the Chapultepec bar strip — easy walk between dozens of bars.

03

De La O Cantina

Colonia Americana Modern cantina

Americana was named world's coolest neighbourhood by Time Out.

04

El Gallo Altanero

Colonia Americana Agave-focused cocktail bar

World's 50 Best Bars list — flagship tequila/mezcal program.

05

Cantina La Nuestra

Tlaquepaque Traditional cantina with mariachi

Mariachi was born in Jalisco — best heard with botanas and a caballito.

06

Casa Bariachi

Av. Vallarta Mariachi dinner-show

Live mariachi nightly.

07

Bar Américas

Providencia Late-night club

DJ Mag-listed venue for after-match crowds.

Don't see your local?Guadalajara's watch-party scene is community-built — download I'm In, host your own at your favourite spot, and pull a crowd through the app.
Why I'm In Matters

A city is its people. A tournament is its strangers.

The big screens at the official Fan Festival are unforgettable — but the matches you'll remember happen in someone's backyard, on a bar patio, or at a rooftop your friend's friend is hosting. I'm In is how Guadalajara locals open those doors, and how visitors find them.

For Locals

Show your Guadalajara. Host. Earn.

Forty-seven nations are coming to your city. Your patio, your local pub night, your community potluck — all of it has value to someone arriving here for the first time.

  • Host a watch party in under a minutePick a venue, set a kickoff, invite the neighbourhood.
  • Charge for premium activitiesStadium tour packages, neighbourhood food crawls, pre-game tailgates — set a price, get paid through Stripe Connect.
  • Show off the real GuadalajaraYou know your city's diaspora neighbourhoods better than any tour guide.
Become a host →
For Visitors

Skip the tourist trail. Find the city's matchday.

You came to Guadalajara for the World Cup. Don't watch it from a hotel bar. Find the watch parties where supporters are actually painted in their nation's colours.

  • Find watch parties by nationFilter by team and the app surfaces every party hosted by supporters of that country in Guadalajara.
  • Meet locals who actually live hereVerified profiles, public trust scores, real reviews after every meetup.
  • Book paid local experiencesStadium ride-shares, neighbourhood food crawls, post-match hangs — locals price them, you pay through the app.
Find your matchday →
The Playbook

Three steps to your matchday.

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Step One

Download free on iOS

I'm In is a free download from the App Store. Sign in with Apple — no inbox spam, no fake accounts.

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Step Two

Pin Guadalajara on your map

Set Guadalajara as your city and the feed lights up — watch parties, Fan Festival events, and Estadio Akron match days.

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Step Three

Join — or host the party

RSVP to a party near you, or create your own in under a minute. Pick the bar, set kickoff, invite friends.

Guadalajara Field Guide

What the locals actually know.

— STADIUM

Akron is in Zapopan, not Guadalajara proper

The stadium sits ~20 km NW of Centro Histórico along Periférico Norte. Budget 45–75 min on matchdays.

— TEQUILA

Day-trip to Tequila town

The town of Tequila is ~1 hr west — Jose Cuervo tours run daily.

— WEATHER

Afternoon storms in June

Rainy season starts in June — short, intense afternoon storms are normal. Carry a light shell.

— ALTITUDE

1,566 m elevation

Pace yourself with tequila and stay hydrated.

— CASH

Pesos still rule small venues

Cantinas and street food prefer pesos cash; ATMs at OXXO and bank branches are safest.

— FOOD

Try torta ahogada

Guadalajara's signature dish — pork torta drowned in spicy tomato salsa.

— LANGUAGE

English is patchy

Outside hotels and Americana, expect Spanish-only. Download offline Spanish on Google Translate.

— STADIUM NAME

Tournament name: Estadio Guadalajara

Estadio Akron is rebranded for FIFA's clean-venue policy.

4 matches in Guadalajara

Don't watch a single one alone.

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Tickets & Fan Festival

How to buy Guadalajara World Cup 2026 tickets.

Match tickets for Estadio Akron are sold exclusively through FIFA.com. Resale outside FIFA's official platform risks invalidation at the gate.

Heads-up
  • Watch parties & fan zones are free. No ticket needed — that's why locals build their own on I'm In.
  • FIFA Fan Festival entry is generally free, capacity-permitting. Bring ID.
  • Stadium security is stricter than typical events — arrive 2–3 hours before kickoff.
Match Schedule

4 matches. One stadium.

All 4 Guadalajara matches at Estadio Akron — renamed "Estadio Guadalajara" during the tournament.

Date
Kickoff
Match
Round
Thu Jun 11, 2026
8:00 PM CT
🇰🇷 South Korea vs 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Group A · Matchday 1
Thu Jun 18, 2026
7:00 PM CT
🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇰🇷 South Korea
Group A · Matchday 2
Tue Jun 23, 2026
8:00 PM CT
🇨🇴 Colombia vs TBD
Group F · Matchday 3
Fri Jun 26, 2026
TBC CT
TBD vs TBD
Group stage

Sources: guadalajarafwc26.com · Wikipedia. Kickoff times subject to FIFA final confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Guadalajara matchday.

Tickets, fan zones, watch parties, and how I'm In fits in.

How many World Cup 2026 matches are at Estadio Akron?+

Estadio Akron hosts 4 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The stadium is officially renamed "Estadio Guadalajara" during the tournament per FIFA's clean-venue policy.

Where is the FIFA Fan Festival in Guadalajara?+

The official FIFA Fan Festival in Guadalajara is at Announced by Host City Committee (venue TBC) (TBC — see official host city site). June 11 – July 19, 2026 Free public access (typical FIFA model)

How do I watch the World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara?+

Three options: (1) buy match tickets via FIFA.com for Estadio Akron, (2) attend the free FIFA Fan Festival, or (3) join a neighbourhood watch party. I'm In is the free iOS app that aggregates watch parties hosted by Guadalajara locals — filter by team, neighbourhood, or kickoff time.

Is I'm In free to use?+

Yes. I'm In is a free iOS app. You can join unlimited watch parties and host up to 5 pulses per week on the free plan. Optional Plus subscription ($3.99/mo) unlocks unlimited pulses, advanced filters, and private activities.

Can I host my own watch party for World Cup 2026?+

Yes. Anyone with the I'm In app can host a watch party in under a minute — pick a venue (your home, a bar, a public park), set the match kickoff time, and invite the neighbourhood. Hosts of paid activities (stadium ride-shares, food crawls) earn through Stripe Connect.

When does FIFA World Cup 2026 start?+

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The tournament is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States across 16 host cities, expanded from 32 to 48 competing nations.

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