Football Stadiums in Argentina

Top 10 biggest football stadiums in Argentina by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Notable features	Major events	Playing surface
Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti	83,196	Buenos Aires	River Plate	1938	Horseshoe shape with open end	1978 FIFA World Cup Final	Natural grass
Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera)	57,200	Buenos Aires	Boca Juniors	1940	Steep stands, unique D-shape	Multiple Copa Libertadores finals	Natural grass
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes	57,000	Córdoba	Instituto, Talleres	1978	Renovated for 1978 World Cup	1978 FIFA World Cup matches	Natural grass
Estadio Ciudad de La Plata	53,000	La Plata	Estudiantes, Gimnasia	2003	Retractable roof	2011 Copa América matches	Natural grass
Estadio Presidente Perón	51,389	Avellaneda	Racing Club	1950	Recently renovated	Multiple domestic finals	Natural grass
Estadio José Amalfitani	49,540	Buenos Aires	Vélez Sarsfield	1943	Modern renovation in 2009	1978 FIFA World Cup matches	Natural grass
Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó	48,314	Buenos Aires	Huracán	1947	Art Deco style	-	Natural grass
Estadio Libertadores de América	48,069	Avellaneda	Independiente	1928	Recently rebuilt (2016)	Multiple Copa Libertadores finals	Natural grass
Estadio Pedro Bidegain	47,964	Buenos Aires	San Lorenzo	1993	Built into a hillside	-	Natural grass
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas	45,500	Mendoza	Godoy Cruz (occasional)	1978	Mountain backdrop	1978 FIFA World Cup matches	Natural grass

Argentina’s football stadiums are not just venues; they’re cathedrals of the sport, each with its own unique history and atmosphere.
La Bombonera, home to Boca Juniors, is famous for its intense atmosphere and is said to “shake” when fans jump in unison.
The Estadio Monumental, River Plate’s home, has hosted numerous national team matches and is the largest stadium in the country.
Many of these stadiums played crucial roles in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, which Argentina hosted and won.
Argentine clubs have a strong tradition in international competitions, with many of these stadiums witnessing historic Copa Libertadores victories.
The passion of Argentine football fans is legendary, making even smaller stadiums intimidating venues for visiting teams.