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Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out

The Mexico City Derby is part of Pretemporada MX, a two-day event at SeatGeek Stadium presents Liga MX’s Biggest Cross-City Rivalries between Club América and Pumas

PRIMETIME Sports announced today that the Pretemporada MX 2022 Clásico match between Club América and Pumas to be played at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL is officially sold out and Saturday’s Clásico Tapatío match is working towards a sellout.

The two-day event hosts Liga MX’s two biggest derbies at SeatGeek Stadium. The Clásico Tapatío will take place on Saturday, June 18 pinning Guadalajara giants C.D. Chivas vs. neighbor and back-to-back champion Atlas.

The second match on Sunday, June 19 features one of the most passionate rivalries in Mexico, the Clásico Capitalino, featuring Club América against its Mexico City rival, Pumas U.N.A.M.

The event will have high profile guests perform the national anthems. Saturday evening recording artist Pablo Montero will sing the Mexican national anthem while the honor on Sunday goes to Latin Grammy-nominated artist Leonardo Aguilar.

Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Ou

The Star-Spangled Banner for both games will be performed by famed local group Familia Lucero.

PRIMETIME Sports will host a FanFest taking place prior to both matches outside SeatGeek Stadium starting at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Chivas legend Adolfo “Bofo” Bautista will make an appearance at the FanFest while Sunday Club América and Pumas legend Alberto García Aspe will be on hand to sign autographs and meet with fans.

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