Manzanillo to host national chess and football tournaments in 2026

Manzanillo, Colima, will host two significant sporting events in late 2026. The second edition of the “Pez Vela 2026” National Chess Championship is scheduled for October 16–18 at the Hotel Marbella. Organized by the Association of Chess Players of the State of Colima with support from the state government, the tournament features a prize pool of 300,000 pesos and expects up to 250 competitors across various categories. The event is sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of Mexico and will be reported for FIDE and national ratings.

Additionally, the fifth edition of the Copa Manzanillo will take place from November 13–16, 2026. Centered at the 5 de Mayo Sports Unit, the football tournament has already attracted over 60 teams from across Mexico, including participants from Guadalajara, Michoacán, and San Luis Potosí. The competition will include various formats, such as 5-a-side, 7-a-side, 9-a-side, and 11-a-side. Professional scouts from clubs like Pachuca and Chivas are expected to attend to evaluate young talent.