How to Bet on Sports in Mexico as a Brit
Caliente retail + excellent online options
✅ Mexico Is Easy for Brits
Unlike Colombia, Mexico has physical sportsbooks (Caliente) that accept foreign passports for walk-in betting. Your UK debit card works at most international sportsbooks. And the time zone is reasonable for Premier League viewing.
⚡ TL;DR — The Quick Answer
Your Options in Mexico
Mexico's dominant sportsbook with 200+ physical locations. Walk in with your UK passport, deposit pesos, bet. No app needed, no card issues. They're in malls, on main streets, and near stadiums throughout Mexico.
What you need: UK passport + Mexican pesos (cash)
Locations: CDMX, Playa del Carmen, Cancún, everywhere
Swedish operator with SEGOB license. UK passport accepted. UK debit cards work for deposits. English interface available. Solid Premier League coverage with good in-play betting.
Deposits: UK debit card, OXXO cash, crypto
Football: Full Premier League, La Liga, Liga MX
Crypto option if your UK bank gives you grief. Same reliable platform Brits use worldwide. UK passport verification, instant deposits and withdrawals.
Open Stake Account →Time Zones for Premier League
Mexico is 6 hours behind the UK (GMT-6 for most of the country). Here's how Premier League times work out:
- 12:30 PM early kickoffs: 6:30 AM local. Brutal, but doable with coffee.
- 3 PM Saturday kickoffs: 9 AM local. Morning football with breakfast.
- 5:30 PM late kickoffs: 11:30 AM local. Pre-lunch viewing.
- 8 PM Champions League: 2 PM local. Perfect afternoon timing.
📺 Where to Watch Premier League
Premier League is broadcast on Sky Sports via various cable providers in Mexico. Many sports bars in tourist areas (Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta) show English football, especially the big matches. Irish pubs are your best bet.
CDMX Sports Bars for Brits
The Black Horse (Condesa)
British-style pub showing Premier League and Six Nations. Fish and chips, proper pints. The closest thing to a UK pub in Mexico City.
Celtic's Irish Pub (Condesa)
Irish pub with reliable Premier League coverage. Guinness on tap. Gets busy for big matches.
Caliente Locations
Some Caliente retail locations function as sports bars with screens. You can watch and bet in the same place. Good option for afternoon Champions League matches.
British Expat Life in Mexico
The British community in Mexico is smaller than the American one but present, especially in:
- Mexico City: Business expats, embassy staff, creative types in Roma/Condesa
- Riviera Maya: Retirees, hospitality workers, divers
- San Miguel de Allende: Artists and retirees (more American-heavy but Brits present)
Facebook groups like "Brits in Mexico" help connect the community. Six Nations watch parties are organised at Irish pubs.
FAQ
Will my Barclays/HSBC card work?
UK debit cards from major banks generally work at international sportsbooks. Some may block gambling transactions—if so, use OXXO cash deposits or switch to crypto via Stake.
Can I bet on Liga MX?
Absolutely. Caliente is THE sponsor of Liga MX—coverage is excellent. América, Chivas, and Tigres matches have extensive betting markets. Great way to get into Mexican football while you're there.
What about the F1 Mexican Grand Prix?
Massive event. Caliente and all sportsbooks offer extensive F1 betting. The race is at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in CDMX—incredible atmosphere if you can get tickets.
Is Caliente retail awkward with only English?
Not really. Staff at tourist-area locations speak some English. Self-service terminals are visual enough to navigate. And "Quiero apostar en [team]" gets you pretty far.
The Bottom Line
Mexico is probably the easiest country in Latin America for British bettors. Caliente accepts your passport for walk-in betting—no apps, no cards, just cash and ID. Online, Betsson works smoothly with UK debit cards.
The time zone means early mornings for 3 PM kickoffs, but Champions League hits at 2 PM local—perfect afternoon viewing with a cold cerveza.
Sorted for Mexico
Walk into Caliente or open a Betsson account—either way, you're betting within minutes.
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