World Cup 2030 Asunción fan guide: what to do between matches

8 June to 21 July 2030 · ProvisionalAsunción, ParaguayCentenary celebration match

World Cup 2030 in Asunción means days in Asunción with a match or session and plenty of time either side. This guide covers rest days, evenings, family outings and rainy-day backups.

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Know before you go

The match schedule by stadium is set after the final draw. Book refundable rooms now: prices will jump once fixtures are known.
Fans with tickets in several cities should plan around high-speed trains: Morocco's Al Boraq, Spain's AVE and Portugal's Alfa Pendular.

Airport to Estadio Defensores del Chaco

Silvio Pettirossi airport (ASU) is 25 minutes from the centre.

The national stadium is in the Sajonia district, close to the centre.

Public transport directions to Estadio Defensores del Chaco

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Centro	Historic centre.
Mid-range	Villa Morra	Restaurants and malls.
Splurge	Carmelitas	Upscale district.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Ibis Asunción
Mid-range: Sheraton Asunción Hotel
Splurge: Hotel Bourbon Conmebol Asunción

Links search the nights from 7 June to 22 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual World Cup stay schedule for 8 June to 21 July 2030. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayAsunción city tour Half day · Family
Palacio de López and the Panteón.
EatChipa vendors Cheese bread everywhere
FreeCostanera riverfront.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayGolden Circuit day trip Full day
Villages and lakes.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

EatLido Bar Classic diner

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickJesuit missions trip Full day
UNESCO ruins, long trip.
FreeBotanical garden and zoo.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupCONMEBOL Museum.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

After darkVilla Morra.
EatChipa vendors Cheese bread everywhere

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Asunción city tour

Palacio de López and the Panteón.

See times and prices

Botanical garden and zoo.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Golden Circuit day trip

Villages and lakes.

See times and prices

Full day

Jesuit missions trip

UNESCO ruins, long trip.

See times and prices

After dark

Villa Morra.

3 tours worth booking for World Cup 2030 in Asunción

Tour	Length	Good for
Golden Circuit day trip	Full day	Everyone
Jesuit missions trip	Full day	Everyone
Asunción city tour	Half day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Lido Bar Classic diner
Chipa vendors Cheese bread everywhere

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

CONMEBOL Museum.

Getting around on event days

Bolt and Uber.

Day trips from Asunción

San Bernardino: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for World Cup 2030 in Asunción.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is World Cup 2030 in Asunción 2030?

The next edition is 8 June to 21 July 2030, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Estadio Defensores del Chaco?

Silvio Pettirossi airport (ASU) is 25 minutes from the centre. The national stadium is in the Sajonia district, close to the centre.

Where should I stay for World Cup 2030 in Asunción?

For most visitors the best base is Villa Morra: Restaurants and malls.

What can we do between sessions at World Cup 2030 in Asunción?

Good short outings in Asunción include Asunción city tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near World Cup 2030 in Asunción?

Family-friendly picks: Asunción city tour. Botanical garden and zoo.

How far is Estadio Defensores del Chaco from Asunción centre?

About 6 km in a straight line. The national stadium is in the Sajonia district, close to the centre.

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