The hype surrounding the reopening of the newly renovated Estadio Banorte, the historic stadium that was known as Estadio Azteca, is taking over. Fans are gearing up for a moment Mexico has literally never seen: on March 28, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo is finally stepping onto Mexican soil. He’ll land in CDMX with Portugal’s national team for a friendly that doubles as the big comeback of the Coloso de Santa Úrsula. Everything is pointing to this being one of the memorable sporting nights the country has had in years, not just because of the superstar on the field, but because the stadium itself is getting a whole new rebirth.
© GettyHow the presale works and who gets first dibs
Femexfut confirmed that the presale will be exclusively for Banorte customers, who get priority access from December 10–12, 2025. Cardholders can also pay in 5 or 10 interest-free monthly installments. It's their way of preparing for the high-demand chaos bound to come with Ronaldo’s arrival.
One of the biggest surprises is the ticketing switch-up: “This time, the sale will not be handled through Ticketmaster, but through the online ticketing service Fanki,” adding a twist to the event’s logistics. To get into the presale, fans need to make an account first with all the usual good stuff: email, full name, age, and then wait for their invitation email.
© GettyThe official prices for the historic Mexico vs. Portugal match
The FMF also shared the complete price breakdown, which varies depending on the stadium section.
High Zones
- High Side UF — $500
- Alto Norte — $1,500
- Alto Norte UF — $500
- Alto Sur — $1,500
- Alto Sur UF — $500
- High Side Panel — $2,500
Section 300
- Lateral 300B — $5,000
- Headboard 300 — $1,750
- Preferred 300 — $1,500
- Lateral 300A — $5,000
Zones 100 / 200
- Lateral 100 — $4,000
- North 100 — $3,800
- South 100 — $3,800
- Stalls 200 — $5,000
Premium Areas / Boxes
- Sierra Porch — $8,000
- Club Boxes — $6,000
Premium A / Premium B
- Premium A Chairman — $9,000
- Premium A Corner Club — $6,500
- Premium A Locker — $8,000
- Premium B Locker — $8,000
- Premium A Super Seat — $8,000
- Premium B Super Seat — $8,000
- Premium A Tunnel — $8,000
Special zones
- Area for People with Disabilities — $1,750
Preparation for a historic night
Now that everything’s official, the countdown is on. Fans of the national team, and anyone who’s followed Ronaldo over the years, are getting ready for a match that’s already shaping up to be a huge moment in Mexican soccer. Estadio Banorte will light up once again to welcome a global icon, and this game is looking less like a simple friendly and more like the start of a whole new era for one of the world’s most iconic stadiums.
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