# Sports events in Colima, Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sports-events-in-colima-mexico
> Updated: 2026-10-08T21:00:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The state of Colima is scheduled to host several major sporting events in late 2026. In Manzanillo, the “Pez Vela 2026” National Chess Championship is set for October 16–18, featuring a prize pool of 300,000 pesos and an expected 250 competitors. This is to be followed by the fifth edition of the Copa Manzanillo football tournament from November 13–16, which has already attracted over 60 teams from across Mexico.

Additionally, the region will host the LXVIII TecNM National Sports Event from October 11 to 16. This competition is expected to involve more than 3,500 athletes from 123 delegations participating in 14 different disciplines, including football, volleyball, and athletics. Local authorities estimate the event will generate a direct economic impact of 26 million pesos, with an additional 33 million pesos in indirect impact through tourism.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Colima to host TecNM National Sports Event in 2026

Colima will host the 2026 TecNM National Sports Event, featuring over 3,500 athletes competing in 14 disciplines with an estimated economic impact of 59 million pesos.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colima-to-host-tecnm-national-sports-event-in-2026

### 2026-09-24: Manzanillo to host national chess and football tournaments in 2026

Manzanillo will host the 2026 Pez Vela National Chess Championship in October and the fifth edition of the Copa Manzanillo football tournament in November.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manzanillo-to-host-national-chess-and-football-tournaments-in-2026

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