The Estadio Azteca was built starting in August 1962 and was inaugurated on May 29, 1966. That means construction took about four years.

Quick Scoop

  • Construction started: August 1962
  • Opened: May 29, 1966
  • Build time: roughly four years

The stadium is one of Mexico’s most iconic sports venues, and its opening match was América vs. Torino, which ended 2–2.