With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, football fans around the world are starting to look for information about tickets for the opening match, which will take place in Mexico at the legendary Estadio Azteca —now known as Estadio Banorte— on Thursday, June 11, 2026. One of the top Google Trends questions is: How much does the cheapest ticket cost to attend the 2026 World Cup opening match?
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The first thing you should know is that FIFA has not yet released individual ticket sales for the opening match. For now, the only way to get a ticket to the opening match is by purchasing a hospitality package called Venue Series, which includes tickets for all five matches to be played at Estadio Azteca and premium services such as food, drinks, VIP lounges, and personalized service.
This means that you cannot purchase a standalone ticket for the opening match. All available categories include this game as part of a full package.
What is the cheapest package that includes the 2026 World Cup opening match?
According to the official sales system from On Location, the authorized FIFA Hospitality operator, the cheapest ticket for the opening match is part of the FIFA Pavilion Standard package, which includes entry to the five matches scheduled at Estadio Azteca.
In this package, the estimated cost of the opening match —based on the official cart breakdown— is:
- 108,600 Mexican pesos, approximately 6,300 USD (at the current exchange rate).
It is important to note that you cannot purchase only the June 11 ticket. This price is part of a complete package with the following features:
What does the FIFA Pavilion Standard package include?
- Access to the 5 World Cup 2026 matches hosted at Estadio Azteca.
- Assigned seats in a preferred zone (TBD).
- Access to VIP areas (designated lounges).
- Food and drinks included.
- Personalized service and official World Cup souvenirs.
Total package price
The full price of the FIFA Pavilion Standard package, which includes all five matches, is:
- 344,000 Mexican pesos (~20,000 USD).
When will general tickets for the 2026 World Cup be available?
FIFA has announced that registration for general ticket sales without hospitality will open in September 2025.
Why is the opening match so coveted?
The 2026 opening match will mark a historic milestone: the Estadio Azteca will become the first stadium in the world to host three World Cup openers (1970, 1986, and now 2026). This prestige has increased demand and interest in attending this match, making its tickets the most sought-after of the tournament.
How many matches will be played at Estadio Azteca during the 2026 World Cup?
Before talking about prices, it’s important to remember that the Estadio Azteca, or Estadio Banorte, will host five matches in total during the 2026 World Cup:
- Opening match: June 11, 2026.
- 2 additional group stage matches.
- 1 Round of 32 match.
- 1 Round of 16 match.
This makes Azteca the Mexican stadium with the most assigned matches, ahead of Estadio Akron in Guadalajara (4 group stage matches) and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey (3 group matches and one Round of 32).