Saltillo will host the Archery World Cup Final from September 10 to 13, bringing elite international competition to the historic Plaza de Armas and callejón Santo Rojo, according to municipal announcements and local reporting.
Saltillo Prepares to Host the Archery World Cup Final
The capital of Coahuila is preparing an international-scale stage in its historic downtown core to welcome the world’s top archers. According to municipal authorities, the competition will run from September 10 through September 13, utilizing the Plaza de Armas alongside the callejón Santo Rojo, which will serve as a dedicated training zone for competitors.
Mayor Javier Díaz González confirmed the selection of the venue, noting that the event places the city in the global spotlight. Bleachers with a capacity for 1,000 to 1,500 spectators will be installed against the backdrop of the Palacio de Gobierno and the local cathedral to accommodate fans during the elimination rounds and finals.
Global Field and Mexican Representation
Competers arriving in Saltillo earned their spots by accumulating points across multiple World Cup stages held internationally. Only the top eight athletes in each category and discipline qualified to represent their countries at the final event, capping the competitive field at 32 archers.
Local fans will have the opportunity to watch several prominent Coahuila-born athletes compete on home soil. Matías Grande, Ana Paula Vázquez, and Ángela Ruiz are all slated to participate, joining an elite international roster. Mayor Díaz González highlighted that Mexico remains a significant power in the sport, pointing to the bronze medal earned at the Paris Olympic Games by the trio of Ángela Ruiz, Ana Paula Vázquez, and Alejandra Valencia—the latter of whom is also scheduled to compete in Saltillo.
Logistics and Broadcast Reach
The municipal administration reports that the tournament will be broadcast globally to more than 70 countries. Beyond the athletes, each competitor arrives accompanied by trainers, family members, and multidisciplinary support teams, a dynamic expected to support local tourism and economic activity.
Organizers have clarified that while the tournament showcases the sport’s highest level of international competition, it does not serve as a direct qualifier for the Los Angeles Olympic Games. Olympic quotas are determined separately through dedicated continental and regional qualifiers such as the Pan American Games and Central American and Caribbean Games.
To accommodate the setup in the Centro Histórico, municipal traffic planners are coordinating temporary road closures and alternative transit routes. Officials indicated that efforts are underway to minimize disruption for residents while managing the influx of visitors and event logistics throughout the competition window.
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