Nuevo Estadio Azul

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Nuevo Estadio Azul
LocationMexico City[1]
OwnerCruz Azul
OperatorCruz Azul
Capacity45,000[3]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Construction costUSD$300 million[2]
Tenants
Cruz Azul

Nuevo Estadio Azul is a proposed football stadium project intended to serve as the new home of Mexican football club Cruz Azul. As of May 2025, the project remains in the planning phase, with no official confirmation of land acquisition or commencement of construction.[2]

History

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Plans to build a new stadium for Cruz Azul have been circulating for over a decade. Originally, the new venue was intended to replace the old Estadio Azul, which the club had used until mid-2018. Various drafts and proposals have emerged over the years, with early designs including underground parking, multiple levels for commercial use, and flexible space for concerts and events.[4]

In recent years, the club's leadership has reiterated its intention to construct a dedicated stadium. However, delays have persisted due to logistical and administrative obstacles, including zoning permits, land acquisition, and changes in club management. Former Cruz Azul president Guillermo Álvarez Cuevas had previously announced plans to begin the project in 2012, but no concrete steps were taken.[5] Since then, new plans have been discussed under the current leadership, particularly by Víctor Velázquez, president of the board of Cooperativa La Cruz Azul.[6]

Recent Developments

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In 2024 and 2025, several possible sites for the stadium were reported, including a location in the Refinería 18 de Marzo area in the borough of Azcapotzalco, Mexico City.[7] This location was seen as viable due to its accessibility and space. In contrast, another reported site in Magdalena Contreras was publicly denied by the borough mayor, who clarified that no plans had been formally submitted.[8]

Víctor Velázquez has stated that once a location is secured, construction of the stadium could take approximately two and a half years. The proposed venue would reportedly hold between 35,000 and 45,000 spectators and feature modern amenities, including an adjacent hotel.[9] However, the club currently maintains a lease with Estadio Azteca through 2031, which may influence the timeline for the new stadium's development.[10][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Cruz Azul contempla 6 opciones para el nuevo estadio en CDMX". Mediotiempo. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Orellana, Alejandro (5 April 2025). "Cruz Azul's new stadium plans face potential delay until 2031 due to real estate hurdles, Estadio Azteca lease, says Victor Velázquez". GOAL. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Este sería el nuevo estadio de Cruz Azul!". One Football. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  4. ^ "Proposal for the New Estadio Azul in Mexico CIty". Architizer. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  5. ^ Flores Aldana, Omar (27 September 2020). "Billy Álvarez y la promesa del estadio para el Cruz Azul que nunca se cumplió". ESPN México (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  6. ^ Caamaño Solís, Jorge Óscar (21 May 2024). "Nuevo estadio Cruz Azul: Víctor Velázquez revela primera proyecciones". RÉCORD (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  7. ^ Aldana, Karla (30 October 2024). "Revelan el nuevo lugar en donde analizarían construir el estadio de Cruz Azul". Juanfutbol (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  8. ^ Beristáin, Rubén (3 April 2025). "¿El nuevo estadio de Cruz Azul será en Magdalena Contreras? El Alcalde habló al respecto". esto (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  9. ^ López, Arturo (22 May 2024). "Así será el nuevo estadio de Cruz Azul". Excélsior (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  10. ^ Estrella, Walter (4 April 2025). "No es el América: Cruz Azul compartirá el Estadio Azteca con inesperado equipo, hasta el 2031". Juanfutbol (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
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