The Hyundai Archery World Cup Final officially opened on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, transforming the Plaza de Armas in Saltillo, Coahuila, into the global epicenter of international archery. Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas, Saltillo Mayor Javier Díaz González, and World Archery México President Gabriel Ramos led the opening ceremony in front of the Palacio de Gobierno, setting the stage for a world-class showdown featuring the top 32 archers from 17 countries.
Global Broadcast and World-Class Venue Setup
Organizers constructed an official-regulation archery range on the Plaza de Armas to host the international field. The weekend tournament will broadcast live to more than 70 countries, drawing international attention to Coahuila’s capital. Local officials noted that tickets are available for 200 pesos per session through the Boletomóvil platform or at physical box offices, welcoming spectators to watch the elite tournament unfold.
Mexican Contingent and Local Representation
Mexico’s roster carries a distinct local flavor this weekend. State officials and Carolina Acosta, director of high performance for Conade, highlighted that 60 percent of the Mexican national archery selection hails from Coahuila. Local standouts Ana Paula Vázquez, Dafne Quintero, Sebastián García, and Matías Grande represent the host state directly on the international stage. Governor Jiménez credited the event’s allocation to Saltillo largely to the exceptional results delivered by these Coahuila-born athletes.
Competition Schedule and Weekend Agenda
Practice sessions run Friday, Sept. 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time on the Plaza de Armas range. The competitive matches begin Saturday, Sept. 12, with the compound division finals. The men’s compound final takes place during the morning session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by the women’s compound final in the afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Competition concludes Sunday, Sept. 13, with the recurve division finals, featuring the men’s session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the women’s medal matches from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Competitors and fans head into the weekend practice sessions ahead of Saturday’s opening medal matches. Share your thoughts on the tournament or drop a comment below as the world’s best archers take aim in Saltillo.
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