Before the game, New Orleans Saints cheerleaders, and a concert by singer Ricky Martin preceded the event.

The party included some of the club's great players, including Jorge Campos, René Higuita, Franco Baresi, Gabriel Omar Batistuta, George Weah, Enzo Francescoli, and Bebeto, as well as Pelé, who was responsible for giving the opening kickoff.

The opening statement was given by the President of Mexico Felipe Calderón, accompanied by Coahuila Governor Humberto Moreira.

[2] On Saturday, August 20, 2011, a first division football match between Monarcas Morelia and Santos Laguna was suspended due to gunfire outside the stadium.

[4] The Estadio Corona is the most important part of the complex of the Territorio Santos Modelo (TSM), which has the following facilities: