The Estadio Mas Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti is the largest stadium in Argentina and one of the biggest in South America, with a capacity of 84,567 spectators that make it a colossus of world football. Located in the Nunez neighbourhood in northern Buenos Aires, it is the home of Club Atletico River Plate and the stadium where the Argentine national team plays most of its international matches. It has hosted Copa Libertadores finals, the 1978 World Cup final and dozens of historic concerts by the Rolling Stones, U2, Roger Waters and Coldplay.
River Plate, founded in 1901, is the club with the most titles in Argentine football and the eternal rival of Boca Juniors. The stadium was inaugurated in 1938, expanded for the 1978 World Cup and completely renovated between 2019 and 2023 with a USD 70 million investment.
Practical information
- Address: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7597, Nunez
- Stadium tour + museum: USD 10-15
- Tour hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00
- Duration: 1-1.5 hours
- Match tickets: USD 60-120 (tourist packages)
- Capacity: 84,567 spectators
- Getting there: Mitre train (Nunez station) or buses 15, 29, 42, 107, 130
Stadium tour and River Museum
The Monumental tour is a must for football lovers. The tour includes:
- River Plate Museum: trophy room with 4 Copa Libertadores, the Intercontinental Cup, domestic championships and club history from 1901. Interactive screens and historic jerseys.
- Pitch: access to the turf of Argentina's largest stadium. Photos at the goal and the technical area.
- Dressing rooms: the home dressing room with players' lockers.
- VIP boxes: panoramic view of the stadium from the new upper tier.
- Players' tunnel: walk through the tunnel where players emerge onto the pitch.
Watching a match at the Monumental
Watching River play at the Monumental is unforgettable: 84,000 fans singing, flags covering entire stands and a passion felt in every corner. For tourists, the best option is a tourist package with transfer included (USD 60-120). Superclasicos against Boca are more expensive and harder to get (USD 150-250).
How to get to the Monumental
- Mitre train: Nunez station (5 minutes' walk). From Retiro, 20 minutes.
- Buses: lines 15, 29, 42, 107, 130 from the centre and Palermo.
- Taxi/Uber: from Palermo USD 3-5, from the centre USD 5-8.
River vs Boca: the Superclasico
The Superclasico between River Plate and Boca Juniors is the most important derby in Argentina and one of the most passionate in the world. It is played 2-4 times a year (league + cups) and tickets are virtually impossible to get without contacts or premium packages. Tourist packages for the Superclasico at the Monumental start at USD 150-250 and include ticket, transfer, guide and merchandise.
