SSC Deploys Security Operation for America Monterrey Match

The Mexico City Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC) activated a security operation for the America vs. Monterrey soccer match at Estadio Banorte in Coyoacan, deploying 1,601 police officers before the game begins at 9:00 p.m., according to W Radio.

The match corresponds to Matchday 11 of the 2026 Liga MX Apertura tournament. According to W Radio, the SSC will maintain security inside and around the stadium until all fans leave the venue.

According to W Radio, the main SSC deployment includes 881 officers, supported by 53 official vehicles, 14 patrol motorcycles, four tow trucks, one ERUM ambulance, and a Condores helicopter.

The Auxiliary Police will add 720 officers during the Estadio Seguro operation, according to W Radio. Their duties include monitoring entrances, exits, corridors, stands, and the field area.

According to W Radio, officers will also conduct entry checks to prevent prohibited items or objects that could be used to cause harm from entering the stadium.

The Police Intelligence and Investigation Subsecretariat will carry out security patrols around the stadium to prevent ticket reselling, according to W Radio.

Traffic personnel from the SSC Traffic Control Subsecretariat will manage vehicle and pedestrian movement, as well as parking control before, during, and after the event, according to W Radio.

W Radio reported that authorities recommended access routes including Boulevard Gran Sur, Anillo Periferico, Viaducto Tlalpan, and Santa Ursula and Santo Tomas avenues for attendees and drivers.