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Cruz Azul’s Temporary Move to Puebla Underscores Stadium Uncertainty

UNAM’s refusal to extend the Olímpico lease forced a short-term stay at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.

Overview

  • The club designated Puebla’s Estadio Cuauhtémoc as its home for the Clausura 2026 after UNAM declined to renew the Ciudad Universitaria agreement.
  • Cruz Azul debuted there with a 2-0 win over Atlas and is set to play Puebla at the venue Saturday night.
  • The 135-kilometre distance from the La Noria training base is reshaping travel, routines and fan access, reducing typical home-field familiarity.
  • Attendance has been thin, with 7,519 at the midweek debut and roughly half the seats still available hours before the Puebla match, according to local reports.
  • Despite a 2021 five-year stadium goal and a reported $300–$500 million cooperative budget, no land or approved plan exists for a club-owned venue.