Liga MX officially confirmed that Cruz Azul will play home games in Puebla during the Clausura 2026 tournament, after the club was left without a stadium in Mexico City following the refusal of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) to continue using the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
The change of venue was requested by the club itself and approved by the league through a communiqué, which informed that the modification will take effect as of Day 2, when Cruz Azul will play its first home game against Atlas at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium. According to Liga MX, the decision is supported by Article 40 of the Competition Regulations, which regulates this type of request. The document states that Cruz Azul complied with all the established requirements, which allowed the temporary transfer of its home stadium.
Why did Cruz Azul leave the Olímpico Universitario?
The rupture between Cruz Azul and UNAM began on January 6.
Manuel Palma Ávila, Secretary of Prevention and Support for Mobility and University Security (SPAMSU), officially notified that the use of the stadium for the next semester was not approved.
This outcome came after the club initiated procedures on October 17 to continue playing in Ciudad Universitaria during the first half of 2026.
During this period, the Azteca Stadium is being remodeled for the World Cup.
Although there was a verbal commitment to extend the stay, the institutional response never arrived on time.
A precedent that marked the decision
UNAM’s refusal is based on a tragic event that occurred on October 25.
On that day, Rodrigo Mondragón, a Cruz Azul fan, lost his life after being subdued by university security after the match against Rayados de Monterrey.
The case generated a strong public commotion and led to internal changes within UNAM.
Raul Arcenio Aguilar was removed as head of SPAMSU.
Manuel Palma Ávila assumed the position with the endorsement of Rector Leonardo Lomelí on November 18.
The split between Cruz Azul and UNAM originated on January 6
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What does playing in Puebla involve?
For fans, especially those who follow Cruz Azul from the United States, the move to the Cuauhtémoc Stadium guarantees operational stability for the club during the 2026 Clausura.
Puebla has adequate infrastructure and experience as a Liga MX venue.
This will allow the team to keep its schedule smooth while defining its long-term future.
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