“There is nothing less empty than an empty stadium. There is nothing more quite than the stands without anyone”. Wise words of the Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano, a big football fan who left wonderful texts about the art of this sport.
In Argentina there are no empty stadiums or silent stands. Argentinas’ football is more than just a sport, it’s a passion rooted in the hearts or millions of people. There is no other place in the world that live with that intensity as in this South American country, we had a taste of what this means in the celebrations of the last conquest of the World Cup.
A lot of this passion is concentrated in the stadiums of the five biggest teams in Argentina: Boca Juniors, River Plate, Independiente, Racing Club and San Lorenzo. The titans of the place, recognized as the five greatest, all champions of America. We will explore the intensity and emotion that they live in each of these stadiums.
- Boca Juniors: La Bombonera El Estadio Alberto J. Armando, popularly known as La Bombonera, is the home of Boca Juniors and is famous for its electric atmosphere. With a capacity for more than 50,000 spectators, the stadium is filled with fans that sing and cheer for the whole 90 minutes of the match. The deafening noise of the chants, the color of the flags and the unbridled passion of the fans make each Boca Juniors match a unique and exciting experience, considered the greatest sporting experience that a person can live. Thanks to Football Host, in addition, you can enjoy it in the most authentic way, making the most popular preview with the xeneize fans. And there is no football without the prior.
- River Plate: El Monumental El Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, known as El Monumental, it is the home of River Plate, the erernal rival of Boca Juniors. This stadium is the largest in Argentina, with capacity of more than 80,000 spectators. The fans of River Plate, known as “Los Borrachos del Tablon”, fill the stadium with their fervour and their constant encouragement. Any match in El Monumental is a whirlwind of emotions, with people jumping and singing in unison, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. In this stadium Argentina won its first World Cup in 1979, and you only have to see the images to see the unique atmosphere generated by this great pit.
- Independiente: El Libertadores de América El Estadio Libertadores de América this is Club Atlético Independientes’ home, one of the most successful teams in Argentina. With a capacity for aprox 48,000 spectators, the stadium is witness to an overflowing passion on the part of the Independiente fans. These fans take pride in their rich history and offensive style of game, which is reflected in the energy and passion they share in every match. The stadium becomes a real express pot with thousands of devils in the stands. Hell for the rival team.
- Racing Club: El Cilindro. El Estadio Presidente Perón, known as El Cilindro, it is the home of Racing Club. With a capacity of approximately 51,000 spectators, the stadium is a symbol of the identity of Racing fans. We can talk about the unwavering loyalty and full passion during the games. The atmosphere at El Cilindro is vibriant and passionate with fans cheering from the stands with fervour. With Football Host you can live the emotion of watching a Racing match in the best way, having a full day of football at La Academia watching the rookies while have an authentic bbq.
- San Lorenzo: El Nuevo Gasómetro El Estadio Pedro Bidegain, known as El Nuevo Gasómetro, it is the home of San Lorenzo. With a capacity of around 47,000 spectators, the stadium is the scene of a burning passion on the part of the Ciclon’s fans. In the stands of this unique stadium are composed much of the songs that are sung in the fields of Argentina. Our hosts in San Lorenzo in addition to guiding you in your visit to the house of this classic, they invite you to try the best pizza in Boedo. This is a football day with Football Host.
In Football Host we offer more than just tickets to Liga Argentina mathes, we offer máximum fun with Argentine football match experiences guided by our hosts. These hosts, unconditional fans act as hosts and guides of their team.
And now you just need to decide which stadium you are going to visit during your stay in Buenos Aires. The fans of River, Boca, Racing, Independiente and San Lorenzo offer you the experience of sharing their passion. You choose what you prefer, we take you to see an authentic football match.
