The stadium was developed by C.F. Monterrey owner
FEMSA. It was designed by multinational architecture firm
Populous along with the Mexican firm VFO. Federico Velasco along with Populous, were the lead designers for the project. Construction began in August 2011 and was completed in July 2015. The stadium was opened in 2015 with a capacity of 51,000 people, making it the fourth largest in Mexico. Built at a cost of US$200 million, it was the most expensive stadium in Mexico at the time of its construction. It has a grass surface, suites, a club-themed restaurant, a club lounge, and high-end interior and exterior design. The inclination of the grandstand is 34 degrees, and the distance between the field and seats is the minimum allowed by
FIFA, providing closeness to the action. Estadio BBVA received a silver certification from the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for its
sustainable design. It was the first football stadium in North America to earn the certification. == Permeable area ==