Professional sports in Monterrey, one of the most energetic cities in Mexico, offer quality entertainment beyond the imagination. Whether you’re a fan of soccer, baseball, basketball, or car racing, you’ll find every sport imaginable to keep you dazzled during your visit to Monterrey. Here is a guide to sports in Monterrey.
Tigres: The Ecstasy of Victory
The Estadio Universitario (University Stadium) makes you feel as if an earthquake is rumbling under your feet. Between drum beats, the famed fan tide of the Tigres—one of the most successful soccer teams in Mexico—jumps up with its battle cry, “Ti-gue-res.” It is an unmissable experience to catch this Liga MX team in Monterrey.
On the pitch, the 11 football players electrify the entire area around the stadium in San Nicolás de los Garza. The energy created between the players and the 42,000 fans — who dutifully attend each match — has been a lethal combination for the sport.
Anyone who witnesses the swagger of this decades-old fan club, “El Volcan” (The Volcano), attests to the all-consuming personality of the regios, the nickname for the city’s inhabitants.
There are games all year round except in June, and you can buy your tickets online.
Sultanes: A State-of-the-Art Baseball Relic
Sultanes, the oldest professional sports team in Monterrey, is filled with both tradition and innovation. A many-time champion, the baseball team—founded at the start of World War II—adopts Major League Baseball’s practices and is an international team that attracts top players from the United States, Panama, Cuba, and Mexico.
To access the 22,000-seat Palacio Sultán (Sultan Palace), you have to enter the Parque Niños Héroes (Hero Children Park), so before the first pitch, you can visit the Museo de Fauna y Ciencias Naturales (Museum of Wildlife and Natural Sciences), explore a spherical aviary, or wander alongside a lake. Once inside the stadium, Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey (more popularly known as Palacio Sultán), many stalls with roasted Monterrey meat delicacies tempt the audience even amid the exciting energy pulsing through every inning.
There are matches from April to January for this Mexican League team, and you can buy your tickets on their website.
Autódromo: An Eden for the Most Daring
When Brazilian race car driver Emerson Fittipaldi’s courage captivated the world half a century ago, Nuevo León’s capital was inspired and founded the Monterrey Autodrome.
Though breakneck speed and dreaded curves can rattle even the bravest drivers and create great entertainment, the autodrome also draws people for specific events, such as the spectacular Jet Truck Show, the fan-favorite Nascar Peak Mexico Series, and its most iconic event, the ¼ Mile Championship.
There are races all year round, and you can buy your tickets directly at the box office.
Fuerza Regia: A Basketball Revolution
This basketball team’s pain had been felt since its inception at the beginning of the millennium: it had never been a champion. In 2017, the championship titles arrived, and the city was figuratively painted yellow in honor of the team’s color.
At the Gimnasio Nuevo León, you will experience some of the most exciting basketball in Mexico, with players recruited from around the world. Although small, the stadium has some shops selling official clothing and fast food. And a few steps away on the campus of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, feel the energy of the young scene.
There are games from October to April, and tickets can be purchased at the stadium box office at least two days before the game.
Rayados: Soccer For The Luxe Viewing Experience
Rayados adds to the football fervor of a city, which explodes during the Clásico Regio: a rivalry game against the Tigres. It’s the oldest football team in the Nuevo Léon capital, and was once a frequent champion in Liga MX.
The home base of Rayados — Estadio BBVA — is a marvel; two lounges, a shopping center, and hundreds of suites alter the game-viewing experience, all in the shadows of lush mountains. The stadium also played host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The team’s stadium also has a neighbor that tones down the fervor and turns up the peace: the Río La Silla Park. Featuring walkways, bridges, lakes, and meadows, it offers a peaceful respite to counter the game stress caused by a team whose fanbase suffers when it’s not number one.
There are games available all year round except in June. Buy tickets online.
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