Airbnb announced on Mar. 17 a special opportunity for football fans to spend a night inside Mexico City Stadium, hosted by Mexican football legend Hugo Sánchez, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The event gives fans a unique chance to experience the stadium from an insider’s perspective, including private suites overlooking the field and exclusive activities with Sánchez. The initiative highlights Airbnb’s approach to offering authentic travel experiences by connecting guests with local hosts and unique venues, according to the official website.
Sánchez will guide guests through a behind-the-scenes tour of the newly renovated stadium, share stories from his career, and demonstrate technical skills such as his famous bicycle kick. “Mexico City Stadium is the heart of football in Mexico and the stage for some of the most important moments of my career. It is a place that commands respect, inspires and safeguards unforgettable stories. That is why I am deeply excited to know that, thanks to Airbnb, I will have the privilege of welcoming true football fans so they can experience this temple from a unique perspective. They won’t just see it from the stands: they will inhabit it, feel it and wake up in the same place where memorable chapters of our sport have been written. I was fortunate enough to experience unforgettable nights here; now it will be the fans’ turn to create their own story,” shares Hugo Sánchez.
Guests will also enjoy meals prepared by Airbnb private chef services and participate in activities such as foosball matches and personalizing football gear with an Airbnb host before checking out. The stay includes tickets for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 at Mexico City Stadium.
Bookings open on March 23 at airbnb.com/hugol on a first come, first served basis for one group of four guests between April 5-6. The experience is free but does not include travel costs. Airbnb serves hosts and guests in more than 220 countries and regions worldwide according to its official website.
Airbnb began as a way for founders to rent out air mattresses in their apartment to cover rent costs but has since grown into a global marketplace connecting travelers with hosts for accommodations ranging from entire homes to unique venues like stadiums, as well as experiences such as cooking classes or guided tours according to its official website.
