Yucatán didn’t get an official day off, but that didn’t stop hundreds of soccer fans from finding a way to watch Mexico’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday — even as a tropical storm system soaked the state. The biggest organized crowd in Mérida gathered at the Unidad Deportiva Inalámbrica, the…
No matches will be played in Cancún during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That distinction belongs to Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. But starting May 11, Cancún will be subject to some of the strictest airspace controls in the country — and anyone flying into, out of, or around the region this summer needs to…
In the heart of Monterrey’s Parque Fundidora, a massive terracotta building houses the country’s most important tribute to baseball. The Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Mexicano (Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame) opened in 2019, offering a modern alternative to the static, velvet-rope museums that typically define sports history. Here, the exhibits are not just…
Donovan Carrillo is the best figure skater Mexico has ever produced. Donovan grew up in Guadalajara and started skating at age 8. Before that, he competed in diving and artistic gymnastics and took ballet classes to improve his grace and movement. When he was 13, the rink where he trained closed. He had to leave…
The FIFA World Cup trophy will be visiting Mérida and Chichén Itzá, allowing fans to lay eyes on one of the most coveted icons of any sport. According to the official schedule, the cup will be in Mérida on March 21 and 22 at the International Convention Center. The trophy will arrive on Mexican soil…
Yucatán’s Paralympic team dominated the pool in Aguascalientes this week, collecting 36 medals in the opening phase of Mexico’s biggest adaptive sports competition. The state delegation wrapped up swimming and boccia events with an impressive haul: 18 gold, seven silver and 11 bronze medals. Their success puts Yucatán among the top performers as more than…
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will host the FIFA World Cup. Among the Mexican venues, the Yucatán Peninsula — home to Cancún’s newly announced Fan Festival — will play a crucial role in welcoming international visitors, although all matches played in Mexico will take place far away in…
The Yucatan tennis landscape is about to transform as the Mérida Open Akron advances to WTA 500 status, tournament director Gustavo Santoscoy García announced Thursday. The elevation from WTA 250 marks a significant milestone for Mexican tennis and particularly for the Yucatán region. “This is great news for Mexican tennis and special in Yucatán,” said…
This Sunday the Amazonas de Yaxunah will face off against the Jaguarcitas of Yucatán’s State University.
Over 3,500 runners wound their way through the Centro in this morning’s Marathon Mérida.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now