Nuevo Estadio 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.^[3]

Nuevo Estadio Azul

Location	Mexico City[1]
Owner	Cruz Azul
Operator	Cruz Azul
Capacity	45,000[2]
Surface	Grass
Construction
Construction cost	USD$300 million[3]
Tenants
Cruz Azul

History

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

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][3]