Canelo Alvarez Targets Atlas Stadium Fight in Guadalajara

On October 9, 2026, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez revealed his plan to stage a boxing fight at Atlas’ future stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, saying he wants to be part of the venue’s opening. The facility is planned for 40,000 spectators.

The Mexican champion shared the idea during the presentation of Atlas’ future home project. The club is preparing construction of the new stadium and expects it to open in 2030, according to the project details.

Álvarez expressed his desire to return to Guadalajara for a major boxing event at the planned venue. No date or agreement for the fight has been announced, according to the report from Mexico AS.

“The stadium that they will build for Atlas deserves it, I would like to be the first to open it, I would like to have a fight there, it would be a dream come true, so we will see in the future, that is what I dream of and perhaps it can happen. Welcome to the cathedral of triumph,” said Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, Mexican boxer.

The Atlas stadium project is planned on land belonging to the University of Guadalajara. According to information cited in the report, the construction investment would be around five billion pesos, equivalent to about 275 million dollars.