For most people the best seats at Arena México are on the floor, just behind ringside: close enough to feel the falls for about half the ringside price. Go ringside if it is your one big night; sit in the lower stands if you want to see the whole show.
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Ringside
Ring Side
MX$488–671 ≈ £19–27For the one big night
Front rows around the ring. Wrestlers land in your lap, sweat included. You lose the overview of the entrance ramp and the screens.
Best for: Photos, first-timers who want the full assault on the senses.
Availability: Sells out first. Friday ringside can be gone before the doors open.
Floor
Piso
MX$366 ≈ £15Our pick for value
Behind ringside on the same level. Still close enough to hear the chops land, for roughly half the price.
Best for: Most visitors. Our recommendation if ringside has gone.
Availability: Usually still available at the box office.
Lower stands
Gradas bajas
VariesBest overall view
Raked seating with a clear line over the ring, the entrance ramp and the video screens. You see the whole show, not just the bit in front of you.
Best for: People who want to follow the action and the entrances.
Availability: Usually still available at the box office.
Upper stands
Gradas altas / General
MX$91.50 ≈ £4Cheapest, loudest
High and far, but this is where the regulars sit and the chanting starts. Bring a layer; the air conditioning is fierce.
Best for: Budget travellers and anyone who came for the crowd.
Availability: Usually still available at the box office.
VIP zone
Zona VIP
MX$1,080+ ≈ £43+Comfort, not closeness
Padded seats and service. Better for a group celebrating than for being in the action.
Best for: Groups and special occasions.
Availability: Varies by show.
Every section, honestly
Ringside Ring Side
Front rows around the ring. Wrestlers land in your lap, sweat included. You lose the overview of the entrance ramp and the screens. When a luchador dives through the ropes onto the floor, it is usually onto these rows, so keep your beer out of the way.
Best for: Photos, first-timers who want the full assault on the senses.
Floor Piso
Behind ringside on the same level. Still close enough to hear the chops land, for roughly half the price.
Best for: Most visitors. Our recommendation if ringside has gone.
Lower stands Gradas bajas
Raked seating with a clear line over the ring, the entrance ramp and the video screens. You see the whole show, not just the bit in front of you.
Best for: People who want to follow the action and the entrances.
Upper stands Gradas altas / General
High and far, but this is where the regulars sit and the chanting starts. Bring a layer; the air conditioning is fierce.
Best for: Budget travellers and anyone who came for the crowd.
VIP zone Zona VIP
Padded seats and service. Better for a group celebrating than for being in the action.
Best for: Groups and special occasions.
Where we sat
We went with El Taco Club, who bought the tickets as part of the tour, so we never had to choose. Every photo and clip of Arena México on this site is from that Friday night.
Best seats at Arena Coliseo
Arena Coliseo holds under 7,000 people, less than half the size of Arena México, so even the cheaper seats are much nearer the ring. Sit as low as your budget allows. More on Arena Coliseo
Picking seats online
Ticketmaster México usually shows a seating plan for each show so you can pick your seats. Section names change from show to show, so use the map above to judge distance from the ring rather than relying on names.
Buy tickets on TicketmasterOpens Ticketmaster México. Search “CMLL”.
Or take the guesswork out of it: the tour we did includes seats close to the ring. See the tours
Seating questions
What are the best seats at Arena México?
The floor seats behind ringside are the best value: close to the action for about half the ringside price. Ringside is worth it for one big night; the lower stands give the best overall view of the ring and the entrance ramp.