Estadio BBVA

Location: Guadalupe, Mexico
Capacity: 51,000 (2015 opening); 53,500 (2016 expansion)
Home team: Monterrey

Nicknamed “El Gigante de Acero” (Spanish for “The Steel Giant”), Estadio BBVA was built 2015 as the home of Monterrey in a controversial manner. Many believed (and still do) that its location in the Cerra de la Silla mountain will have a negative effect on the local wildlife. However, it’s not all controversial, the stadium received a silver certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for its sustainable design; the first football stadium in North America to receive the certificate.

The stadium is the fourth largest in Mexico consisting of grass surfaces, suites, a club-themed restaurant, a club lounge, and high-end interior and exterior design. From an aesthetic perspective, the top tier of the stadium offers an incredible view of the nearby mountain, so if the game isn’t so great, at least spectators can appreciate the sights.