Experience the passion of the Sacred Flock. Secure your seats to see Chivas Guadalajara at Estadio Akron and support the most Mexican team on their path to glory.
Estadio Akron, located in Zapopan, within the Guadalajara metropolitan area, Jalisco, is the imposing home of Club Deportivo Guadalajara, popularly known as Chivas. Its architectural design, by Jean Marie Massaud and Daniel Pouzet, simulates a volcano integrated with the landscape, with an official capacity for 49,850 fans. Since its inauguration on July 30, 2010, with a match between Chivas and Manchester United, the venue has been the stage for memorable football matches, including national and international tournament finals, as well as concerts by renowned artists. In addition to its striking aesthetics, the stadium features modern facilities and is preparing to be one of the host venues for the 2026 Football World Cup.
360 viewLoading the 360 view...Club Deportivo Guadalajara, or Chivas, is more than a football team; it is a cultural phenomenon and a pillar of Mexican sporting identity. Founded on May 8, 1906, by Belgian Edgar Everaert, the club adopted its distinctive policy of exclusively fielding Mexican players in 1943, a philosophy that has remained its core standard. This tradition has not only fostered the development of local talent, producing legends like Salvador Reyes, Omar Bravo, and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández, but has also cemented a loyal fanbase that sees the team as a representation of national pride.
The Sacred Flock, as they are affectionately nicknamed, boasts one of the richest histories in the country, highlighted by the 'Campeonísimo' era between 1957 and 1970, where they won eight league titles. In total, their trophy cases display 12 Liga MX trophies, solidifying them as a historical powerhouse. Their home, the Estadio Akron, inaugurated in 2010 in Zapopan, is an architectural gem designed to resemble a volcano, offering a modern and vibrant matchday experience for nearly 50,000 spectators.
The passion Chivas inspires transcends borders, with millions of followers in the United States and other parts of the world. Their showdown against Club América, the "Clásico Nacional," is the most important sporting event in Mexico, a battle representing the rivalry between Guadalajara and Mexico City. Attending a Chivas match is to be part of a tradition over a century old, filled with passion for the colors and unconditional support.
The team will face four tough rivals during the month, starting with Atlético de San Luis, which will test the consistency of the squad led by Gabriel Milito.
With four goals in the opening rounds of the Apertura 2026, 'Piojo' Alvarado is proving to be a key piece in the Sacred Flock's attack.
The Sacred Flock drew 1-1 against the Tuzos at Estadio Hidalgo, in a match where they failed to maintain their initial lead.
Chivas and Club América will face off in a friendly match in Los Angeles, bringing Mexico's biggest rivalry to their fanbase in the United States.
The Chivas women's team lost their undefeated home record after falling to Pumas in a hard-fought Liga MX Femenil match.
Chivas defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-1, showing character by coming back from a deficit, although the result was not enough to advance in the tournament.
A recent analysis highlights the club's ideology of developing Mexican talent, which has historically been fundamental in nurturing the National Team in various competitions.
After a 1-1 draw in regular time, the Guadalajara team fell 5-4 in the penalty shootout against LAFC in their first match of the tournament.
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