Mexico is home to the popular sport of Lucha Libre, or professional wrestling, and there are many opportunities to watch live matches while in the country. Here are a few tips for finding and enjoying a lucha libre match in Mexico:
- Find a venue: Lucha libre matches are held at various venues throughout Mexico, including arenas such as Arena México in Mexico City and Arena Coliseo de Occidente in Guadalajara. You can check the schedules for these and other venues to find a match that fits your schedule.
- Buy tickets: Once you’ve found a match you’d like to see, you can purchase tickets at the arena box office or through a reputable ticket vendor like Lucha Mexico Experience or Ticketmaster. Prices vary, so be sure to check in advance.
- Dress the part: Lucha libre fans are known for their colorful and elaborate costumes, so consider dressing up in your own lucha libre-inspired attire for the match.
- Arrive early: Lucha libre matches often begin on time, so be sure to arrive at the arena early to catch all the action.
- Enjoy the show: Once the match begins, sit back and enjoy the high-flying acrobatics and over-the-top theatrics of the luchadores (wrestlers). Don’t be afraid to cheer on your favorite wrestlers and join in the fun.
Overall, attending a lucha libre match in Mexico is a unique and exciting experience that should not be missed. With a little planning, you can easily add this cultural spectacle to your itinerary and have a memorable time in the country.
If you’re considering attending and not to worry about anything, in Lucha Mexico Experience, we offer a 4 hours guided experience around Lucha Libre in Mexico City.
Our main service includes tickets in ringside for Arenas Mexico and Coliseo, a couple of tacos, one beer, free lucha libre mask and a local guide who will provide you with history, context, rules and grounds before getting to the venue. Check our availability.
