Are you a big fan of U.S. sports? And might you fancy a long weekend getaway in Mexico City, one of the world’s most impressive capitals? 

So why not pencil in Sunday, November 22, when the San Francisco 49ers host the Minnesota Vikings at the iconic Estadio Banorte (formerly the Estadio Azteca).

It’s the NFL’s return to Mexico for the first time since 2022, and the first football game at the newly renovated stadium, which now boasts a capacity of over 87,000 spectators. The updated stadium was showcased during the recent soccer World Cup when it hosted the opening game and several others.

For travelers from Guadalajara, this could be a chance to knock out two bucket-list items in one trip: experience a live NFL game outside of the United States, and step inside one of the world’s most legendary sports venues. And, also, Mexico City is fast becoming one of the world’s best culinary hot spots!

Tickets go on sale in three phases, and you’ll want to act fast.

Presale for American Express cardholders is September 14–16, with a limit of six tickets per person; and for Banorte customers, September 17-19, with a limit of four tickets per person.

General public sales begin Wednesday, September 22, from 10 a.m., with a limit of four tickets per person. These tickets should be booked as early as possible, as demand will be frantic.  The NFL games attract fans from all over Mexico.

Tickets are available exclusively through Ticketmaster Mexico. Tickets are expected to range from 1,500 to 11,000 pesos (US$70 to US$650), depending on seating location.

For those seeking a premium experience, hospitality and travel packages are offered through On Location, the NFL’s official provider. For example, the “Ticket & Hospitality – 49ers Gameday Experience” package starts at US$1,095 per person.

This is the NFL’s sixth regular-season game in Mexico since 2005, and there is a multiyear agreement now in place through 2028.