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Tue23Jun

Mexico·Americas· Lecture

Los Juegos de Pelota: Mesoamerican Ball Games from past to present

WhenTuesday, June 23, 2026 · 12:00 AM – 11:55 PM EDTVenueMexican Cultural InstituteAdmissionFree

Los Juegos de Pelota: Mesoamerican Ball Games from past to present is a free lecture event hosted by the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C. It takes place Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 12:00 AM – 11:55 PM EDT at Mexican Cultural Institute. Admission is free. RSVP is required. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver).

Los Juegos de Pelota: Mesoamerican Ball Games from past to present

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The Mexican Cultural Institute is honored to present Los Juegos de Pelota: Mesoamerican ball games from past to present, a journey through one of Mesoamerica's most captivating traditions. Spanning thousands of years, the ball game was far more than sport: it was ritual, power, and cosmology in motion. This unique cycle traces its story from ancient past to present day in the context of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH | 6:30 PM
TALK
Play Ball: Earliest Ballcourt in Highland Mexico

A fascinating lecture by archaeologist Jeffrey P. Blomster exploring the recent discovery of the earliest known highland Mesoamerican ballcourt in the Mixteca Alta of Oaxaca. Through the excavations at Etlatongo, this talk reveals how the ancient ballgame shaped early social and political life in Mexico more than 3,000 years ago. Don't miss this opportunity to discover new perspectives on one of Mesoamerica's most enduring traditions.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23TH | 6:30 PM
TALK

The Juegos de Pelota with Ana Claudia Collado

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Location & getting there

Mexican Cultural Institute

2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

4-min walk from Farragut West · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)

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Is Los Juegos de Pelota: Mesoamerican Ball Games from past to present free?: Yes — admission is free and open to the public.
When is Los Juegos de Pelota: Mesoamerican Ball Games from past to present?: It takes place Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 12:00 AM – 11:55 PM EDT (Washington, D.C. time).
Where is Los Juegos de Pelota: Mesoamerican Ball Games from past to present?: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Farragut West.
Do I need tickets or an RSVP for Los Juegos de Pelota: Mesoamerican Ball Games from past to present?: RSVP is required.

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