Key facts
Club: Club Necaxa | Opening: 2003 | Capacity: 25,500 seats
History and description
Estadio Victoria, nicknamed El Coloso de la Colonia Héroes, got built after Necaxa moved from Mexico City to make Aguascalientes their new home.
The stadium officially opened 26 July 2003 with a friendly match between Necaxa and Chivas (0-1).
Estadio Victoria has a sponsor name named after one of Grupo Modelo’s, the Mexican brewer, beers.
How to get to Estadio Victoria
Estadio Victoria is located in the east of the city of Aguascalientes at just over 2 kilometres from its historic centre.
The walk from the historic centre takes about 30 minutes or inquire locally about appropriate bus routes.
Address: Manuel Zavala Madrigal 101, Heroes, 20190 Aguascalientes
Necaxa Tickets
Necaxa tickets can be bought online through Stubhub, at the ticket windows of Estadio Victoria, or at the club store at Altaria shopping mall in the north of Aguascalientes.
Ticket prices depend on the opponent but for a typical match expect to pay from MX$ 160.00 for a seat behind the goal to MX$ 280.00 for a seat at the main stand. Prices can go up significantly for high-profile matches.
Useful Internet links
Clubnecaxa.mx – Official website of Club Necaxa.
Vivaaguascalientes.com – Aguascalientes tourist information.
Photo credits: AntoFran