EL CLÁSICO DE MÉXICO RETURNS TO ARIZONA

América and Chivas will face on October 11 at State Farm Stadium

Glendale, AZ – (August 19, 2025) – Mexican soccer’s top rivalry is heading back to the desert!

Today, Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara announced the return of El Clásico de México to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The two iconic clubs will face off on Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm MST reigniting a legendary matchup that last captivated Arizona fans in October 2006—one of the earliest events ever hosted at the venue now known as State Farm Stadium. The match will be promoted and managed in partnership with Unified Events.

This highly anticipated clash marks another chapter in a historic rivalry that began in 1943 and has since defined Mexican soccer. Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara are not only the most successful clubs in the country but also command the largest and most passionate fanbases across the Americas.

Héctor González Iñárritu, President of Operations for Club América said, “A new edition of “El

Clásico de México” in the United States is a great opportunity to bring fans closer to the sport and give them a unique experience, such as a match between the two most popular teams in Mexican soccer. It is very important for the Club to continue playing high-level matches on US soil, while encouraging our loyal fans to maintain a special connection with Mexico and with the most successful team in the region, las Águilas.”

"After almost a decade without coming to Phoenix, we are very happy to return to play El Clásico de México,” said Javier Mier, Sporting Director of Chivas de Guadalajara. “To do it in a game of this magnitude, and to meet again with our fans in the US, fills us with pride and motivates us to the maximum. I’m sure that this will be an unforgettable experience, and we hope to culminate it with a great performance on the field and, of course, with a win, which is what La Nación Rojiblanca always deserves."

“In the world of fútbol, there are few more exciting and high-profile matchups than El Clásico de México,” said Jon Sheiman, Senior Vice-President, Unified Events. “Working with the two most popular teams in Liga MX, Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara, is a privilege. We’re excited to bring this event to State Farm Stadium and give the passionate fútbol fans of Arizona a chance to cheer on their heroes in person.”

Tickets & Presale Access

Tickets will go on sale to the general public via SeatGeek.com beginning Thursday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. MST. Fans eager to secure their seats early can register at StateFarmStadium.com/ClasicoDeMexico for access to an exclusive presale, which opens at

10:00 a.m. MST on Tuesday, August 26th.

A Full-Day Fan Experience

More than just a match, this edition of El Clásico de México promises a festival of fútbol for fans of all ages. Attendees can enjoy a pre-game Fan Fest outside the stadium starting at 4:00pm on match-day, featuring music, food, giveaways, interactive photo ops with trophies, and much more to celebrate the culture and passion behind the sport. More information is available at StateFarmStadium.com/ClasicoDeMexico.

Details regarding media accreditation will be released in the coming weeks.

About Club América

Founded on October 12, 1916, Club América is the largest and most successful soccer club in

Mexico and North America. Las Águilas have won 16 editions of the Liga MX, six Copa MX and

two Liga MX Femenil. Internationally, Club América has won the Copa Interamericana twice and a record seven Concacaf Champions League. Club América is involved in numerous social activities. Regarding the Women's, Club América is a pioneer in the Women's MX League with audience record in fan attendance, being the first team to face and win UEFA rivals and participating in international tournaments. For more information visit: https://www.clubamerica.com.mx

About Chivas de Guadalajara

Also known as Chivas de Guadalajara, it is a professional soccer team based in Guadalajara,

Jalisco, that plays in Liga MX. Founded in 1906, it is the most popular and beloved club in both Mexico and the United States. The club has won 12 Liga MX titles, 4 Copa MX trophies, and has been crowned Campeón de Campeones 7 times. Chivas plays its home matches at Estadio Akron, the most modern stadium in Mexico and a venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For more information, please visit: www.chivasdecorazon.com.mx

About Unified Events

Unified Events delivers world-class events in partnership with the most iconic clubs, athletes and venues. The UE management team has staged, ticketed and marketed sold-out events across North America and Europe with a specific focus on international soccer. The company is uniquely positioned to deliver maximum value to partners using its proprietary ticketing platforms.