GNP Seguros Stadium — Attraction in Mexico City

The GNP Seguros Stadium is a solid concert venue, but there are some very important things you need to know before going.

Location & Walking Distance: The stadium is fairly close to the airport, but the surrounding area isn’t the best. Be ready to walk—a minimum of a mile and a half (if not more) just to get into the stadium, and the same distance again when leaving. After the concert, you’ll need to walk well past the stadium before even having a chance to find your Uber or pickup. It took us over 30 minutes to connect with our ride. Do not hop into random taxis offering rides; it’s not always safe.

Disability Access & Communication: Before coming, I emailed the stadium to ask if they had disability seating available (for people with anxiety or other needs) and to clarify if General Admission included seating. No one ever responded to my email, and they still haven’t. That lack of communication is disappointing and something to be aware of if accessibility is important to you.

General Admission vs. Seats: General Admission means standing only—no chairs at all. If you want a guaranteed seat, buy stadium seats. With GA, you can usually enter 4–5 hours before showtime if you arrive early enough. There’s a long walk to the gates, and along the way you’ll see unofficial merchandise vendors. Honestly, this is the best place to shop—prices are way cheaper and negotiable. I scored an Imagine Dragons hat and two shirts for me and my partner for 1,000 pesos (~$50 USD).

Entry & Waiting: The stadium takes forever to let people in, so be prepared to wait in line for hours. If you’re among the first 300, you’ll get a stamp, but that means standing outside under the sun. Bring a hat, poncho, or something to cover yourself—umbrellas aren’t allowed. There are porta-potties outside, but that’s it.

Inside the Stadium: Keep in mind this stadium is not covered—if it rains, you will get soaked. Vendors sell ponchos both outside and inside, but they’re cheaper outside. If you sit in the seats, someone may come wipe down your chair and then ask for a tip. Food prices are decent and not outrageous, and the food options in the seated areas are better than GA. Drinks are available, but not free—don’t make the mistake I did trying to tip a vendor to keep bringing water (LOL).

Experience: The sound system is great, even from the back seats, and the vibe is amazing. There’s heavy security presence, so I felt safe throughout. The Imagine Dragons show we saw here was absolutely epic.

Tips Recap:

Expect to walk at least 1.5 miles in and out—wear comfortable shoes.

GA = standing only; seats = guaranteed chair.

Don’t count on the stadium answering emails (no response about disability seating).

Arrive early if GA and bring sun protection.

Buy merch outside for better prices.

No umbrellas, food, or drinks allowed.

Bring ponchos/towels in case of rain.

Leaving is tough—plan for 30+ minutes to find your Uber.

Overall, the concert was incredible, but the logistics (especially the walking, lack of communication, and the exit process) were rough. Still, if you know what to expect and prepare, you’ll have an unforgettable experience.

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I'm going to give this an honest review and I'm going to write it in English in case it helps any foreigners visiting the stadium for an event or concert.

First, I live in Mexico and I speak Spanish. I have lived here several years. I have never been robbed in Mexico before although corrupt police will bother me sometimes trying to shake me down for a mordida, but they never get anything from me.

For the first time in almost 10 years, I had something stolen from me in Mexico and it took place near the stadium while exiting a concert.

The stadium is nice and the concert is great, but the stadium needs to fix their process for how you can leave after a concert.

Everyone was forced to leave through only a few gates that were open, so it caused a massive traffic jam of people leaving. Everyone was shoulder to shoulder and there was no room to walk for nearly 30 minutes. This is a huge safety issue. After about 30 minutes, my novia and I finally left the stadium, but there was still a traffic jam of people trying to leave by foot to get a taxi, Uber, or go to their cars.

The rateros or ladrones or crooks know this and so they wait right outside the stadium. They work in groups and are professional thieves and they have a plan.

They mix in with the crowd that just left the stadium and then they cause a scene by starting to push and shove everyone. While this distraction is going on, they then attempt to rob people by going through their pockets or opening their purses.

My novia said she felt people trying to open their purse. People were pushing me and others and someone almost fell and would have been trampled by the crowd.

While I was being pushed, I felt someone touching my pants. I checked and my pants pocket was still buttoned, so my wallet was safe.

This all happened so fast once we left the stadium grounds and the thieves mixed in with the stadium crowd.

We finally broke free of the crowd and I went to grab my phone out of my front pocket to order an Uber, but it was not there.

One of the thieves stole the phone out of my front pocket, but did not get my passport.

I'm sure they robbed others too.

I give the stadium 5 stars for the event and only 1 star for their exit process and allowing this horrible process to be fertile grounds for thieves to ply their trade and rob innocent people.

The stadium needs to fix this process or have cameras and police set up by the exit areas to keep the crooks on alert.

I am not the first person to have been pickpocketed leaving this stadium and I won't be the last until they eventually fix this if they ever do.

Be careful and it might be worth buying a zipper pouch that goes under your clothing if you attend...

A very large outdoor concert and formula venue.

If you are not close to the stage you will only be able to enjoy watching the screens. From further back in the standing area you might not even be able to see them because of the lighting and sound equipment that blocks them.

The seats on the sides are just blocks of concrete benches where everyone sits together. The stewards will demand a tip for showing you your seat, whether you requested their help or not.

The sound for concerts is a bit low and over the crowd cheering is can be hard to hear the singer’ voice.

The food options are good for a concert venue but many of the places only accept cash, and alcohol is only sold at the bar (not in the stands like in other places).

Entering is fine and very organised. Leaving is very chaotic and badly signalled. Huge crowds and people and very few police officers or stewards telling people where to go.

After every concert there are groups of people that mix into the crowds and steal cell phones, bags, wallets and other valuables.

The traffic outside is very busy and slow so you are best to leave in metro, or walk several blocks before getting an Uber.

There are lots of taxis outside but they don’t...