Tigres UANL is a top-tier Mexican football club based in San Nicolás de los Garza, within the Monterrey metropolitan area, and competes in Liga MX. The team's full name is Club de Fútbol Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, reflecting its founding by the state university. They play their home games at the state-of-the-art Estadio Universitario, known as "El Volcán." Founded in 1960, the club's colors are gold and blue, and it is owned by the media and food conglomerate CEMEX. Tigres' early years were spent in the lower divisions before a historic promotion to the top flight in 1974. The club's defining era began in the 2010s under the ambitious ownership of CEMEX, transforming into a continental powerhouse. This period, led by stars like André-Pierre Gignac, has seen Tigres win multiple Liga MX titles and achieve unprecedented success in the CONCACAF Champions League, while also finishing as runners-up in the Copa Libertadores, a first for a Mexican club. The modern Tigres are known for their financial muscle, attracting world-class talent and playing an attractive, attacking style of football. They remain one of the favorites for every trophy they contest. The fan base is incredibly passionate, filling El Volcán for every match and creating one of the best atmospheres in Mexico. Tigres UANL has redefined what is possible for a Mexican club on the continental stage.