Light Rail El Ajolote · Mexico City · World Cup 2026

Your gateway
to the south of the city
and all of Xochimilco

Complete mobility guide for World Cup 2026. Routes from the airport, special schedules, Fan Zone at the Sports Center and everything you need at each stop.

Plan my route Explore Xochimilco
Full route · Tasqueña → Xochimilco 18 stations
  1. Tasqueña Metro L2
  2. Las Torres
  3. Ciudad Jardín
  4. La Virgen
  5. Xotepingo
  6. Nezahualpilli
  7. Registro Federal
  8. Textitlán
  9. El Vergel
  10. Estadio Azteca World Cup 2026
  11. Huipulco Tlalpan Forest
  12. Xomali
  13. Periférico Cuemanco ↗ 8 min
  14. Tepepan
  15. La Noria
  16. Huichapan
  17. Francisco Goitia Fan Zone ↗ 1 min
  18. Xochimilco Trajineras ↗ 10 min
$3
MXN per ride · ≈ 20¢ USD
35 min
total route
18
stations
250k
passengers / day
Fan Zone · Deportivo Xochimilco — Watch the World Cup on a giant screen Live broadcast · Free entry · Exit: Francisco Goitia (1 min walk) or Terminal Xochimilco (10 min)
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Mexico City Stadium · 5 matches

Match schedule at Estadio Banorte

Opening match
Thu Jun 11 · 1:00 PM
Mexico Mexico 2
South Africa South Africa 0
Group A · Mexico City Stadium
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Mexico plays here!
Wed Jun 24 · 7:00 PM
Mexico Mexico 3
Czechia Czechia 0
Group A · Mexico City Stadium
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Mexico plays here!
Tue Jun 30 · 7:00 PM
Mexico Mexico 2
Ecuador Ecuador 0
Round of 32 · Mexico City Stadium
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Mexico plays here!
Sun Jul 5 · 6:00 PM
Mexico Mexico vs England England
Round of 16 · Mexico City Stadium
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The route on the map

The full line, station by station

Tap a station to see its connections. From Tasqueña in the north to Xochimilco in the south, the whole corridor at a glance.

Limited availability

Need a place to drop off your luggage?

Luggage storage point near Tepepan station, a few minutes toward Xochimilco. Ideal if you're heading to the trajineras, Cuemanco or the Fan Zone and don't want to carry bags.

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Limited spots · we coordinate with you by message

Route planner

Where are you coming from?

Calculate your public transit route to any destination along the south corridor.

Routes from the airport

AICM → Estadio Banorte

Everything you need to arrive by public transit during the World Cup.

Regular day
75 – 90 min
MB4 + L1 + L2 + Tren Ajolote
Match day
90 – 120 min
+30–45 min for World Cup operations

Match days: Leave 4–5 hours early from the airport. No large bags allowed at the stadium. Leave them at your hotel or AICM lockers.

Store your luggage near Tepepan or Periférico stations before continuing your route. Ask on WhatsApp
Recommended route
AICM → Stadium via MB4 + L1 + L2 + Light Rail
1
MB4 AICM T1 or T2 → San Lázaro · ~30 min
2
L1 San Lázaro → Pino Suárez · ~5 min
3
L2 Pino Suárez → Tasqueña · ~20 min
4
Ajolote Tasqueña → Estadio Azteca · ~22 min (express on match day)
5
5 min walk · direct access from the station
Alternative route · Direct Metro
AICM → Stadium via L5 + L9 + L2 + Light Rail
1
L5 Terminal Aérea → Pantitlán · ~10 min
2
L9 Pantitlán → Chabacano · ~20 min
3
L2 Chabacano → Tasqueña · ~8 min
4
Ajolote Tasqueña → Estadio Azteca · ~22 min
5
5 min walk · direct access from the station
Operations

El Ajolote Light Rail Schedule

Day First train Last train
Monday – Friday05:0023:30
Saturday06:0023:30
Sunday07:0023:30
Match days · World Cup 202605:0001:00 (+1)

On match days the last train leaves around 1:00 AM. Schedules may change due to World Cup operations — confirm on the day of your visit at @STECDMX or STE official.

Frequently asked questions

What visitors ask most

With the Integrated Mobility Card (MI). The card costs ~$15–20 MXN (about $1 USD) and works for Metro, Metrobús, Light Rail, Trolleybus and Ecobici. Fare per ride: $3 MXN (~20¢ USD). Cash is not accepted.
Yes. Three hours before each match, El Ajolote runs express between Tasqueña and Estadio Azteca with no intermediate stops.
Yes. The Fan Zone at Deportivo Xochimilco shows all matches on a giant screen for free. Exit at Francisco Goitia (1 min walk) or Terminal Xochimilco (~10 min).
Not directly. The Last Mile Operation closes a 1.5 km perimeter. Public transport is the most efficient option.
Cuemanco is in Xochimilco. The closest El Ajolote stop is Periférico. It's not within walking distance: take a taxi, ride-hailing app or local transit to the dock (a few minutes by car).
Yes. The system is used by millions daily and is safe for visitors. Your real risk is pickpocketing during rush hour, not anything worse. For the World Cup there is a reinforced security operation. Tip: watch your belongings, don't flash valuables, and stay alert in crowded cars.
Cash is NOT accepted on public transit. You need the Integrated Mobility (MI) Card, which costs ~$15–20 MXN and is topped up at Metro and Metrobús stations. Many stations now accept contactless tap-to-pay with international bank cards, but carrying the physical card is the safest backup.
The airport has no direct service to the stadium. Route: Metrobús Line 4 from T1/T2 toward downtown → Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña → Light Rail to Estadio Azteca. The full trip takes 90–120 min depending on connections. On match days, leave with plenty of time.