Cleveland fans knew the man behind this stadium's name as Bobby Avila. He played 10 seasons there for the Indians, after a career that also took him through Major League Baseball and the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol. In Cancun he is Beto Avila, and his name sits over the home of the city's baseball team, the Tigres. A game here is a local summer habit, and it gives a visitor a side of Cancun that has nothing to do with the beach.
Estadio Beto Avila at a glance
| Type | Sights |
|---|---|
| Getting there | On Av. Mayapan, in the city |
| Address | Av. Mayapan |
| Official site | http://www.tigresqroo.com/ |
| Map | Open the map |
The ballpark holds just under 10,000 seats, and the sight lines are clean. There is really not a bad seat in the house. You will find the stadium on Av. Mayapan.
The man on the stadium sign
Beto Avila played in both the American big leagues and the Mexican league. In Cleveland he went by Bobby Avila, and he spent 10 seasons with the Indians. That link gives the Cancun ballpark a small piece of baseball history, and it is a fine thing to know when you walk up to the gate.
The name works as a bridge between two baseball worlds. Fans in Mexico claim him as their own, and fans in Cleveland remember him too. If you follow the sport back home, you may find yourself in a ballpark named for a player you have already read about.
Tigres, Langosteros and Marlins
Cancun has had several professional baseball teams over the years. The Marlins came first, then the Langosteros. Today the Tigres carry the city's colors in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol.
That history gives the stadium some depth. It is not a new venue built for a passing fad. The city has backed professional ball through changing teams, and the Tigres are the latest club to call this park home.
A game day in the stands
The setup is simple. You find your seat, and the clean sight lines mean the whole field is easy to follow from almost anywhere. With just under 10,000 seats, the park feels like a neighborhood ballpark more than a big arena. You are close to the action in any section.
Food is part of the draw. Many visitors treat a game as a long, easy meal with baseball on the side. Whether you pick an afternoon or an evening game, the pace is easy and the mood is friendly.
When the season runs
The Tigres play a 114-game schedule each year. The season starts in late April and runs until early September. That is a long stretch of summer, so a trip in those months gives you plenty of chances to catch a home game.
If you visit outside those months, the stadium is not hosting the Tigres' season. Plan your baseball around the summer calendar, and you can fit a game into almost any warm-weather stay.
Other stops in the same part of town
For more sport, Estadio Olímpico Andrés Quintana Roo is also close. It makes a natural second stop if you like seeing how a city plays. Visitors who enjoy cars can add the Museo del Automóvil Antiguo del Sureste, which suits a day built around engines and old machines.
Off Road Games Cancun is another nearby option for a more active outing. The Nichupté Vehicular Bridge is also in the area, and it is a landmark you may notice as you move around the city.
Estadio Beto Avila: questions visitors ask
Who is Estadio Beto Avila named after?
It is named after Beto Avila, a former MLB and LMB player. In Cleveland he was known as Bobby Avila, and he played 10 seasons there for the Indians.
When is the baseball season at Estadio Beto Avila?
The Tigres play a 114-game schedule each year. The season runs from late April until early September.
How big is the stadium and are the seats good?
It has just under 10,000 seats and clean sight lines. There is really not a bad seat in the house.
Which team plays at Estadio Beto Avila?
The Tigres play here in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol. Before them, Cancun had the Marlins and then the Langosteros.
Nearby places to see
- Estadio Olímpico Andrés Quintana Roo (0.24 km)
- Museo del Automóvil Antiguo del Sureste (2.89 km)
- Off Road Games Cancun (3.04 km)
- Nichupté Vehicular Bridge (3.97 km)
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