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Week 11, Sun, Nov 22, 7:20 PM local

Minnesota Vikingsat San Francisco 49ers

Estadio Banorte, Mexico City. Fly into MEX.

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The matchup

Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
Form

The Vikings are 3-0 after 3 games, 1st in the NFC North.

They have won 3 in a row.

They are 2-0 on the road.

The 49ers are 3-0 after 3 games, 1st in the NFC West.

They have won 3 in a row.

They are 2-0 at home.

What we know about Estadio Banorte

Where visiting fans stay

From a specialist guide
  • Roma Norte. 45-60 min. Rideshare. The best mix of food, bars and walkable streets, close to Condesa and Juárez. Tlecān and most NFL bars on this list sit nearby.
  • Condesa. 45-60 min. Rideshare. Leafy and calmer than Roma, built around Parque México and Parque España, with the same drive south to the stadium.
  • Coyoacán. 15 min. Rideshare. The closest pleasant base to the stadium: cobblestone streets, the Frida Kahlo Museum and the Coyoacán market, but quieter at night and farther from central Mexico City.
  • Polanco. 45-55 min. Rideshare. Upscale hotels, top restaurants and the Anthropology Museum. It is also next to Pinche Gringo BBQ, the 49ers fan base in 2022, but it is the longest ride to the stadium.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
The blocks around the stadium in Santa Úrsula are mostly residential, with few hotels and little nightlife. On game day you eat and drink from stands in the stadium plazas and inside, where both cash and cards work. Coyoacán, about 15 minutes away by taxi, is the closest neighborhood worth staying in; most fans base in Roma, Condesa or Polanco.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
MEX (Benito Juárez, Terminals 1 and 2) sits about 5 to 6 miles from Roma Norte: 20 to 30 minutes by car without traffic, 45 to 60 minutes at rush hour. Prepaid authorized taxis leave from booths in both arrival halls. Buy an authorized taxi ticket at the official booths inside arrivals (Terminal 1 international: Salas E2, E3 and Gate 10; Terminal 2 international: Sala E and Gate 4), then hand it to the driver. Uber and Didi pick up only at outside zones: Circuito Interior near Metro Terminal Aérea for T1, Avenida Fuerza Aérea Mexicana for T2. Metrobús Line 4 runs from both terminals to Centro and Reforma for 30 pesos, 5 AM to midnight on Sundays, paid with the Mobility Integrated (MI) card or a contactless bank card.

Getting to the stadium

From a specialist guide
Metro Line 2 + Tren Ligero, about 20 min. Estadio Azteca station, then a 5-10 minute walk. Rideshare from Roma or Condesa, about 60 min. Pickup and drop-off zones near Calzada de Tlalpan. Rideshare from Coyoacán, about 20 min. Pickup and drop-off zones near Calzada de Tlalpan. Walk from the light rail, about 10 min to Stadium plazas and gates.

Before kickoff

Checked at the source
The NFL is running league events in Mexico City during game week, with NFL Shops on game day selling limited-edition halftime merchandise. The Warning headlines halftime; Majo Aguilar and MXKA sing the anthems. At the 2022 game, the NFL ran a pregame fan plaza outside the stadium from 2:30 PM with a concert stage, the ESPN set, a Lombardi Trophy photo spot, merchandise and food trucks. Stadium parking was closed to fans at the last NFL game here, and the venue bans outside food and drink, so there is no lot tailgate. Eat at the plaza stands or in Coyoacán before you go.

Getting in

From a specialist guide
  • Bag policy: NFL rule from the last Mexico City game: a clear plastic bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. No backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags or luggage, and nobody will hold banned items for you.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
The stadium has suspended its guided tours until further notice. Check estadiobanorte.com.mx/en/tour before your trip.

After the final whistle

From a specialist guide
Expect a slow exit. The game ends late Sunday night, the Tren Ligero platform at Estadio Azteca station jams, and Calzada de Tlalpan backs up with surge pricing on rideshare. Normal Sunday Tren Ligero service runs until about 11:30 PM, so move straight to the train or plan on a long wait for a car. At past NFL games here, return shuttle lines ran more than two hours.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Leave the power bank, umbrella and lucha libre mask at the hotel: the stadium bans all three, and it stores nothing. Load a Mobility Integrated (MI) card before game day, because the Tren Ligero takes only the card, and go easy on Saturday drinks at 7,350 feet.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • Pinche Gringo BBQ Warehouse

    Lago Iseo 296, Anáhuac I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11320 Ciudad de México

    An American BBQ hall with brisket, ribs and a giant screen. The 49ers made it La Casa de los 49ers for the 2022 Mexico City game, with alumni, the Gold Rush and the official watch party.

    Away fans: 49ers fans and American expats

  • Pinche Gringo BBQ Patio

    Cumbres de Maltrata 360, Narvarte Poniente, Benito Juárez, 03020 Ciudad de México

    The original Pinche Gringo, a regular pick in Mexico City NFL viewing guides. Same smoked meats as the Warehouse, closer to Roma and Condesa.

    Away fans: mixed NFL crowd, locals and expats

  • Falling Piano

    Coahuila 99, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México

    A craft-beer bar named in a 2026 guide to watching the NFL in Mexico City. Good for the early Sunday games before you head south.

    Away fans: craft-beer crowd watching NFL Sundays

  • All Wood BBQ

    Av. Yucatán 147, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México

    A smokehouse with craft beer, listed in a 2026 guide to NFL viewing in the city. The Roma Norte option if you want BBQ without the trip to Polanco.

    Away fans: locals and visitors after smoked meat and a game

Sidequests in Mexico City

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Outing90 points

    Friday lucha libre at Arena México

    CMLL runs its main weekly card here every Friday night, usually starting at 8 PM.

    $$. The day before

  2. Eat75 points

    Gaonera tacos at El Califa de León

    Stand and eat at this taqueria, open daily until 2 AM. The Michelin Guide calls out its seared beef filet gaonera taco as one of the city's best.

    $. The day before

  3. Landmark65 points

    National Museum of Anthropology

    Mexico's most visited museum sits in Chapultepec Park. Inside: the Aztec Sun Stone and giant Olmec heads.

    $. The day before

  4. Landmark50 points

    Chapultepec Castle

    This hilltop palace once housed emperors and presidents. Now it holds the National Museum of History.

    $. The day before

  5. Photo25 points

    Photo at the Angel of Independence

    This 148-foot column on Paseo de la Reforma is where the city comes to celebrate and take photos.

    Free. The day before

  6. Landmark50 points

    Zócalo and the Metropolitan Cathedral

    The Metropolitan Cathedral and National Palace frame this massive square. The Templo Mayor ruins sit at its northeast corner.

    Free. The day before

  7. Drink75 points

    Mezcal at Tlecān

    Tlecan landed at No. 23 on The World's 50 Best Bars 2025. In Roma Norte, it pours mezcal, bacanora, sotol and raicilla you won't find elsewhere.

    $$. The day before

  8. Drink75 points

    Cocktails at Handshake Speakeasy

    Handshake ranked No. 2 on The World's 50 Best Bars 2025. Order the Fig Martini or the clarified pina colada.

    $$$. The day before

  9. Outing65 points

    Trajinera ride in Xochimilco

    Colorful trajinera boats float the canals of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the city's south side, near the stadium.

    $$. 9 hours 20 minutes before kickoff

  10. Landmark75 points

    Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)

    Frida Kahlo's blue house in Coyoacan opens Sundays, 10 AM to 6 PM. Buy tickets online at boletos.museofridakahlo.org.mx.

    $$. 9 hours 20 minutes before kickoff

  11. Eat50 points

    Lunch at the Mercado de Coyoacán

    This Coyoacan market has sold traditional Mexican street food since 1956. It's about 15 minutes by car from the stadium.

    $. 6 hours 50 minutes before kickoff

  12. Ritual65 points

    Ride the Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca

    The light rail from Tasqueña stops right at Estadio Azteca station. The stadium once packed in 103,467 fans for the 2005 49ers game.

    $. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Estadio Banorte sits, and what you see from it.

Nivel 100, end zoneNivel 100, corner, home sideNivel 100, home sidelineNivel 100, corner, home sideNivel 100, end zoneNivel 100, corner, visitor sideNivel 100, visitor sidelineNivel 100, corner, visitor sideNivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above it, end zoneNivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above it, corner, home sideNivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above it, home sidelineNivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above it, corner, home sideNivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above it, end zoneNivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above it, corner, visitor sideNivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above it, visitor sidelineNivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above it, corner, visitor sideNivel 300 and Nivel 400, end zoneNivel 300 and Nivel 400, corner, home sideNivel 300 and Nivel 400, home sidelineNivel 300 and Nivel 400, corner, home sideNivel 300 and Nivel 400, end zoneNivel 300 and Nivel 400, corner, visitor sideNivel 300 and Nivel 400, visitor sidelineNivel 300 and Nivel 400, corner, visitor sideNivel 500 and Nivel 600, end zoneNivel 500 and Nivel 600, corner, home sideNivel 500 and Nivel 600, home sidelineNivel 500 and Nivel 600, corner, home sideNivel 500 and Nivel 600, end zoneNivel 500 and Nivel 600, corner, visitor sideNivel 500 and Nivel 600, visitor sidelineNivel 500 and Nivel 600, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
Nivel 100Nivel 100Nivel 200 (the old Plateas ring) with the box floors above itNivel 200Nivel 300 and Nivel 400Nivel 300 and Nivel 400Nivel 500 and Nivel 600Nivel 500 and Nivel 600Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.