In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Airbnb has announced a one-of-a-kind experience at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City: a free one-night stay inside the stadium hosted by Mexican soccer legend Hugo Sánchez.
The experience, which will be offered on April 5-6 to four guests selected by draw, includes an even more valuable feature — tickets to return to the stadium for the World Cup’s opening match on June 11.
“I invite you to enjoy exclusive access to the temple of Mexican football while I share my most cherished memories with you,” Sánchez wrote for Airbnb.
The experience will feature Sánchez himself giving a private tour of the stadium — recently rebranded as Estadio Banorte and then again by FIFA as Estadio Ciudad de México — as he shares personal anecdotes linked to the stadium and his career.
“The Estadio Ciudad de México is one of the most iconic football venues in Mexico and has been a fundamental part of my story,” Sánchez told Airbnb. “I scored my first professional goal here, and I also experienced moments here that have marked me forever. It’s a place that commands respect, inspires and holds unforgettable memories.”
Guests will spend time in an area called “La Tribuna de Hugo” (Hugo’s Grandstand), which honors Sánchez’s exceptional career through an exhibition of memorabilia. Moreover, fans will hear from the legend himself about technical secrets to achieving his legendary “bicycle kick,” a move also known as “la Hugiña” in his honor.
Other activities include a friendly mini-soccer game with Sánchez and the opportunity to design your own soccer balls and caps, taking home a souvenir of the experience.
In the evening, guests will enjoy a traditional Mexican dinner prepared by a private culinary service, before heading to bed in box suites converted into private sleeping areas overlooking the pitch.
The experience will end the following morning, after breakfast, prepared on site.
Sánchez, known as “Pentapichichi” for his five La Liga scoring titles, is recognized by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics as the best Mexican soccer player of the 20th century.
The guests will experience the renovated stadium days before its official opening to the public.
To participate in the draw, fans must send a reservation request on March 23 by 9 p.m. GST through Airbnb.
Mexico News Daily
