River Plate Stadium (Argentina)

The River Plate Stadium is home to the Argentina National Team. It was constructed in 1938 on reclaimed marshland from the Rio de la Plata and was later remodeled for the 1970 World Cup.

The Stadium is located in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, along Avenida del Monumental on the banks of the Riachuelo River. From Buenos Aires Retiro station, Line E of the Buenos Aires Underground runs to “B” station, which is under Avenida del Monumental (“Monumental Avenue”).

River Plate Stadium History

The stadium is named after the club River Plate, which was founded on October 25th, 1903 by a group of young men who played football on the banks of the Riachuelo de Buenos Aires.

The Monumental Stadium, previously known as the “El Monumental”, is a football stadium located in the Belgrano district, Buenos Aires. It’s home to one of Argentina’s most famous sports clubs, River Plate, and was declared National Historic Monument by Law 1420 of July 31 of 2004.

Sporting events

The first football match played at the stadium took place on 25 May 1913, when River Plate hosted Racing Club de Avellaneda. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

In 1978, the stadium hosted the final of the FIFA World Cup between Argentina and the Netherlands. The game ended in a 3-1 victory for Argentina, with Diego Maradona scoring two goals. The Monumental Stadium has also hosted other international events such as the Copa América tournament in 1946, 1967, 1975, and 1987, and the Olympic Games in Athens 2004.

Stadium Capacity

The Monumental Stadium has a capacity of 72,054 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Argentina. It’s also the third-largest stadium in South America, after Brazil’s Maracanã and Peru’s Estadio Nacional.

River Plate Stadium Renovations

The total cost of renovations was originally estimated at $236 million. After several delays and cost overruns, the final bill came to be around $500 million. The project was funded by the club itself, with some help from the government of Buenos Aires Province. The work included the installation of a new roof, the replacement of seats. The modernization of locker rooms and other facilities, and the construction of a new training ground for River Plate.

Stadium Location

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, River Plate Stadium is one of the most famous stadiums in South America.