Visiting Mexico City? You may want to consider seeing a lucha libre match…read more Wrestling in Mexico really is a whole story and show that is so vastly different from the US. I miss the golden days of wrestling in the 1980's in the US with Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Andre the Giant with their personas and storylines. It was a soap opera but with wrestling. I also loved the GLOW (gorgeous ladies of wrestling... does anyone remember Big Bad Mama?) and their storylines too. Well wrestling in Mexico brings me back to those times. There are a few arenas where you could go to watch live wrestling but at Arena Mexico, they have the most matches offered during the week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays). I knew I wanted to see a lucha match, which ended up being one of the biggest highlights of our trip. You can purchase tickets on Ticket Master but it is actually a little cheaper if you purchase it at the box office on the day of. We arrived right when the match started and there were still plenty of seats to choose from. But if you wish to sit in the first few rows, then you have to purchase that online because those tickets sell out fast. But be forewarned that not only objects that could be thrown at the audience in those few rows, but also wrestlers too (but you get the best view for photos and video). Because i wanted to sit further back (although my husband wished we sat in the front row, lol), we were fine with just buying those tickets same day. Anyways, we had such a great time. It was nice to see that there were a lot of locals in the audience and they would chant certain phrases or scream out to the wrestlers that were seen as the villains and also booed. We came on a Tuesday for the 7:30 pm match. After purchasing the tickets, we had to get in line to get pat down. For the most part, women will be lightly pat down by women and men will pat down men. To make the process easier, I just brought my cell phone and cash in my pocket. I left my purse at home. Please note that outside food and beverages are not allowed inside. On the day we visited, the whole show of matches lasted about 2.5 hours. You can purchase food at the concession counters or you can also purchase food from the multiple vendors walking around and selling food and alcohol. My husband and I ended up grabbing tacos very close by afterwards (please note that there are multiple vendors outside selling luchador masks and other memorabilia which we also purchased some items. You can also come early to shop too. But you can also purchase luchador masks at some of the markets but it does seem like there is more variety and very colorful masks here. The prices do vary but seem to cost more here as well). With the restrooms, the ladies restrooms were clean and had plenty of toilet paper in the stalls. The only reason why I bring this up is that in my research to visiting Mexico City, it was highly recommended to bring toilet paper with you every where you go since a lot of restrooms do not have it. You can easily keep those packable travel tissue with you like Kleenex (which I have with me throughout our trip). Overall, we had such a great time and would definitely do it again when visiting Mexico City.

Organized, clean, good energy with options for food and drinks!…read more Was such a fun and once in a lifetime experience to see Mistico! Hope to visit again

We went to Estadio Azteca for the NFL Game (Patriots vs Raiders) and it was unlike any other NFL…read moregame I've experienced, in a great and unique way. It was definitely an experience driven by Mexican culture and customs - it was clear that we were guests in their house. It was amazing to see and feel the Mexican pride as they sang (i.e. shouted at the top of their lungs) the national anthem. I chuckled about all of the clearly non-licensed NFL gear being peddled outside the stadium; the otherwise very trademark protective NFL must just shrug and let it be when in Mexico. They did have a store set up at the stadium selling official NFL gear for both teams. There are no concessions built into the stadium - you'll find no chains here - but instead, there are food trucks lined up outside the stadium and vendors walking around throughout the game selling all sorts of things like donuts, cup of noodles, popcorn, pizza, hamburgers, candy, slushies, etc. and everything is dirt cheap ($1-$2 per item). It was interesting to see how many Mexicans are true NFL fans. I'd say only 10% of the stadium was filled with people who had traveled from the US, mostly Raiders fans, 40% Mexican Patriots fans, 40% Mexican Raiders fans, and 10% Mexican fans of the NFL wearing other teams' jerseys. While the crowd was a bit rowdy, it was not in a disrespectful way at all. I've experienced much worse at NFL stadiums in the US. Note that there are people who will ask to see your ticket and take you to your seat for a tip. It's hard to avoid this, but they do wipe down the seats for you and that alone might be worth the tip. The stadium itself is okay.. a bit dated and bare.. sound isn't great but the announcements were in Spanish anyways. There was wifi but it was choppy due to the size of the crowd, and the TV's were a bit small. So the stadium itself is nothing special, but the experience certainly is.

La peor experiencia, no lleven bolsos no lleven nada a este lugar porque no los van a dejar entrar…read more Viajamos desde lejos y siendo extranjeros no tuvimos donde dejar nuestro bolsos tuvimos que rentar hotel solo para dejar nuestras bolsas chicas. Hubieron muchos con mochilas i bolsos y les dieron pase a nosotros no agarraron y no negaron El Paso. Quieren pintarla de muy estrictos y francamente el estadio carece de organización y está deteriorado por fuera y por dentro. Los vendedores no te permiten ver los partidos a gusto ya que no se callan y te pasan por en frente de ti cada minuto. Pérdida de mi tiempo francamente !

Given the declining popularity of this sport, or art, or whatever you want to call it, you don't…read morehave to worry about getting tickets in advance. I've been here at least 5 times now and I consistently get my tickets at the window and sit in the same section without being forced to sit in the nosebleeds. The stadium sits over 40,000 but I've never seen it more than 5,000-10,000 people full. Probably the most important thing to keep in mind is that you need to be here with your entire group when you do buy the tickets or else is gets complicated. Not only is there a separate ticket window for sun (sol) versus shade (sombra), there's also different windows within those sections for 1st, 2nd, 3rd section (tendido) and general admission. And since you are assigned seat numbers, this is why you all need to be together. As far as where to sit, here's a little secret: bullfight season in Mexico City is only during the winter months from October-February when there isn't much sun anyway. So, if you want to stand in the longer line for the sun-side tickets, you'll end up spending a lot less money. But if you want to skip the long line and don't mind splurging a little more, go to the sombra window. As far as concession, the staff is on their game with drinks and food, but the food options completely suck and make no sense. Donuts, for example. The bull jerky I understand, but it's drier than a Mexican desert. That said, I don't recommend going here on an empty stomach, particularly if you plan on staying for each of the 5+ fights, which typically last anywhere from 20-30 minutes each.

Fists time ever viewing a bull fight and I was in awe. It's not for everyone so do not go if you…read morefind this barbaric, and inhumane. The stadium is HUGE, sits 42,000 people, and the seats are very small. Even though we asked to sit on the "shaded part" I got sunburned so make sure to take protection. It is definitely worth visiting when in la Ciudad de Mexico I loved it.

What a beautiful place to ride. I felt so privileged to visit this place full of history and…read morebeauty. It was a spectacular experience. Hope I get to go back soon!! Bello lugar lleno de historia y tradición. Espero poder regresar pronto!!

This stadium is not for those looking for a luxurious experience but what I love about it is the…read moreenergy from fans and the excitement around watching a soccer match here. Bring your own toilet paper, be ready to drink a lot of beers, see some unique food vendors (top ramen), and cheer for the Pumas, whether they win or lose. The crowd does get very passionate, it's fun to people watch but can be intimidating. I recommend coming early and tailgating outside the stadium because it does get packed but the food and the energy are amazing. There are no assigned seats so come early as it is first come first serve. Bring cash as many vendors do not take card. Avoid the bathrooms if possible. Overall a fun experience.

Seats are made out of cement. No shade. $2 beers seats on the best sections for your safetyread more