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Experience River Plate Matchday like a local at El Monumental - Shortside Seats
5.00 (out of 5 stars, based on33 reviews)
Buenos Aires - Argentina
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What we will do in this experience
Join passionate locals for an unforgettable matchday with River Plate including match tickets (Centenario Stand), transportation, pregame beers, food and fan chants to the incredible experience in El Monumental.
This isn’t a tour, and it’s definitely not just a ticket. This is a real matchday experience, guided by locals who’ve been following River Plate their whole lives. You’ll feel what it’s like to be part of the community, to walk through Belgrano on game day, and to step into the stands of one of the most electric stadiums in the world.
Tickets to River Plate matches can be tough to manage on your own, but that’s where we come in. We’ll take care of everything from securing your longside seat at Mas Monumental to guiding you through the pre-match build-up and getting you into the stadium with ease. All you have to do is show up, enjoy the atmosphere, and live an unforgettable football experience.
Join passionate locals for an unforgettable matchday with River Plate including match tickets (Centenario Stand), transportation, pregame beers, food and fan chants to the incredible experience in El Monumental.
This isn’t a tour, and it’s definitely not just a ticket. This is a real matchday experience, guided by locals who’ve been following River Plate their whole lives. You’ll feel what it’s like to be part of the community, to walk through Belgrano on game day, and to step into the stands of one of the most electric stadiums in the world.
Tickets to River Plate matches can be tough to manage on your own, but that’s where we come in. We’ll take care of everything from securing your longside seat at Mas Monumental to guiding you through the pre-match build-up and getting you into the stadium with ease. All you have to do is show up, enjoy the atmosphere, and live an unforgettable football experience.
But the day starts way before kickoff. We’ll meet in the afternoon after your hotel pickup and head to the stadium together. You’ll feel the buzz grow as we grab a drink and join the pre-match build-up with local fans. This is where you really start to feel what football means here.
Once inside the newly renovated Monumental, you’ll see why people from around the world come to Buenos Aires just for this. The energy is unreal, the passion contagious. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or just curious, it’s an experience that stays with you.
After the final whistle, we’ll make sure you get back safely to your accommodation: full of stories, photos, and maybe even a new team to support! If you love football, or just want to understand why this game means so much here, this is the experience that will stay with you forever!
Note: Games can be moved forward or postponed by one/two/three days from the one described here. Only weeks or days before the match, the A.F.A (Argentinian Football Association) confirms the definitive date and time.
Included in the price
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Match Ticket (Centenario Tribune - Shortside)
Official Match Ticket for Centenario Tribune - Shortside
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Return Transportation
Arranged pickup and transportation to/from meeting point to stadium
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One drink
One drink to enjoy at pre-match
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Billingual local host
Be guided by a passionate local who enhances your experience with insider knowledge
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Pre-match experience
Soak up the atmosphere being surrounded by local fans in the most authentic way
Itinerary
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🚐 Pickup in Palermo or Downtown Buenos Aires
Start your matchday hassle-free with pickup from either Palermo or the city center — two convenient meeting points for all guests.
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🍻 Pregame drinks with River fans near the stadium (1 beer included)
Meet your host and fellow travelers at a lively local bar, surrounded by River supporters. Enjoy a pregame beer, learn the chants, and feel the buzz build up.
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🏟 Enter El Monumental – Center Media stand
Your ticket gives you a great view in El Monumental — close enough to feel the energy, safe and scenic for your first time. Your local will help you navigate through various security checkpoints.
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🚐 Post-match transport back to Palermo or Downtown
Avoid the post-game chaos – your host will guide you to the return transport so you can relax and relive the moment.
Meet Your Host
Homefans
Host since 2020
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5 (326 reviews)
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1248 tours
Customer Reviews
Average rating of 5.00 / 5 based on 33 reviews.
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Iliyan
Verified customer
5 •
We watched El Mas Grande River versus Gimnasia last night at Monumental and that was amazing! The whole event was very well organized and our local host Chan was spot on - communication, logistics, everything...We couldn`t ask for more - just perfect!
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Afonso
Verified customer
5 •
Incrível, jogo do River foi espetacular!
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Slonline2020
Member since 2025
5 •
The logistics was easy to follow. Tour guide Chan was a wonderful leader. Nobody got lost 8-) The match was very enjoyable. The stadium was top notch. The River Plate fans provided most of the entertainment and excitment. The team itself was good but not very good. I guess it is a River Plate down year (oh don't hurt me). : Don't have anything negative to say about the experience but a tip to future customers: there are quite a bit of walking for going to the stadium from the bar, and returning to the shuttle from the stadium. I will go with homefans in the future if there is opportunity. Since the match, I had more interactions with both RP and BJ fans. I think there are more BJ fans, but RP fans are more gentle and more friendly.
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Ryan
Verified customer
5 •
We enjoyed the experience of River Plate v Gimnasia. We found it well organised and good value all in all. Our guide Chan was really friendly, informative and helpful. You are guided through the registration and meeting location details in the days leading up to it with clear info. On the day, a bus picks you up from one of 3 spots. Once on the bus, Chan gave us the details and background. We first headed to a bar relatively close to the stadium for a few beers with the match group. We then started heading to the stadium after an hour or so. Chan was well organised and once at the stadium we had no hassle getting in with our "face ID" which we all preregistered for. The stadium facilities were nice and the seats were good, behind the goal and just above the stading fans. Chan helped e.g. when a guy thought we had our seats. The atmosphere is incredible and when the teams walk out there was fireworks and great noise. The fans support the whole way through and are great supporters even when the team isnt playing well (River Plate didn't actually play that well and lost to Gimnasia, a team they should have beat, despite a last minute penalty they missed). Still a great experience and atmosphere. After the match people got back to the meeting point efficiently and we walked a bit with the crowd to the bus and were dropped to our respective locations.
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BERTRAND
Verified customer
5 •
Très bonne soirée très bien organisée! CHAN a été un très bon guide et j’ai beaucoup apprécié cette soirée!! PHILIPPE
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David Bogie
Member since 2025
5 •
What an excellent night we had. Chan was a great host and the whole experience was memorable. Highly recommended!
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John
Verified customer
5 •
Perfect from start to finish. Chan was an excellent host and made sure everything went smoothly. I did this as part of the Ultimate Argentina trip and it’s been an incredible trip with everything organised to perfection.
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Pete & Sheila
Verified customer
5 •
Chan was great. The whole experience was seamless from the pick up point to being dropped off… access to stadium was simple and he was very clear on all his instructions. A totally stress free way to enjoy Argentinian football and we would highly recommend.
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Dan
Verified customer
5 •
Chan was a fantastic host for a game at River Plate. An unforgettable experience, what an atmosphere! Highly recommended
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Roberto Sabia
Member since 2022
5 •
Unmissable Stadium to tick off, noisy crowd, very good seating And all this enhanced by Chan, a caring, organised and very friendly local Host. Not to be missed!
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Greg Gulc
Member since 2025
5 •
Very well looked after by Chan and would recommend to anyone who wants to see a football match in Buenos Aires
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Steven Roman
Member since 2025
5 •
The Mas Monumental is truly something to behold. An enormous stadium with plenty of history that has been renovated a few years ago. Chan was a great host and it was a pleasure to go there with him. I very much recommended this experience.
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Joe
Verified customer
5 •
I was lucky enough to be there to see River Plate take on Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores. A once in a lifetime experience and the pre-game atmosphere is maybe the best thing I've seen in a stadium. The whole evening was seamlessly organised by Chan, including the registration for the facial recognition ticketing system a few days' before. A quality night!
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Poultry6
Member since 2024
5 •
An amazing experience and Chan was a wonderful host. Everything was organised brilliantly and it was seamless. River Plate is a fantastic place to watch football ( just don’t tell Chan!😂). My advice is just do it. You know it makes sense.
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Sally Wang
Verified customer
5 •
I booked 3 matches through homesfans. Incredible experience, homefans organized everything smoothly! And also I booked the Rosario central match, homefans bought the bus tickets for me, made the home reservation which is close to the stadium, so I went back to the hotel easily after the match, oh the Messi road in Rosario was cool too! I highly recommend the football funs choose this service! Love you guys!
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Tony
Verified customer
5 •
It's impossible to put into words just how spectacular the Mas Monumental Stadium is for an evening match under the floodlights - the colour was overwhelming and the singing was deafening at times. We had superb seats. Chan and Fede took care of everything and the whole experience was so memorable. Thanks again to our hosts for everything.
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Donna McCarthy
Verified customer
5 •
I used the Homefans platform to book our tickets for the Superclásico River Plate v Bocca Juniors match. It was a fantastic experience & well worth the costly ticket price. Our hosts, Mariano & Chan were excellent, so patient and helpful at all times. They supported us through the Facial-ID registration, provided useful information and advice, arranged a meetup before the match for a drink and organized transport to & from the match. They also kept in contact during the match to make sure we were all ok. Mariano & Chan really added to the complete success and enjoyment of our MatchDay experience. Thank you!
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Andrew Williams
Verified customer
5 •
Fedecolaianni was my host and he was absolutely amazing and fantastic.The experience I had along with my son was Brilliant.Fedecolaianni is a wonderful host who is very helpful and supportive.I would fully recommend him as a host.The experience you get is outstanding
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M Akiens
Verified customer
5 •
Lautaro was our host, We had a great experience. The pick up was slightly late and we had to double back to one of the pick up points, all the fault of other guests not Homefans. We were taken to a bar near the stadium (5 to 10 mins walk), the group was quite large with some guests meeting us at the bar direct. We were split up into smaller groups of maybe 5 as the host advised that a large group can be stopped by the police and maybe a 'tip' would be asked for, so in our interests. We were told where to meet after the game and watched the game in good upper tier seats with a great view in this excellent modern ground. Be careful on the way out as it is easy to get disconnected with the group as the crowd is so large. Once we all gathered we were taken back to our transport and dropped back at, in our case the centro meeting place. Overall a great experience with a good guy as a host, the experience was as agreed and promised.
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Jamie Chalkley
Verified customer
5 •
Thank you Valentin, we had such an incredible experience at River Plate! Having used the HomeFans service a couple times already, we were thoroughly looking forward to another matchday in Argentina. As expected, everything ran smoothly and we all had a great time. I would highly recommend.
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Matthew Masheter
Verified customer
5 •
Had an amazing experience, was everything I thought it would be and more. The hosts were friendly and very helpful. Would highly recommend for any football fans.
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Sean
Verified customer
5 •
I loved the experience of going to a River Plate game during my stay in Buenos Aires. It was super fun. The description said pick up from hotel and 1 drink. However, we had to get to a meeting point by our own Uber and there were no drinks. Some people in our group were super late and so we just got our tickets and went into the stadium on our own. In some ways, that was part of the adventure, but maybe not everyone would be ready for that. If the pick up at hotel had occured, we would have all been together, but communication and coordination was a bit slow or incomplete. Our host was still nice and it was an incredible experience I'd recommend to anyone. But, I'd also say be ready for the unexpected. I hope that Homefans will ensure their "resellers" or guides follow through on the services in the description. I would have still bought the tickets and traveled to a meet up spot on my own, but when you're told you will be picked up and given a drink and don't get it... the feeling is different. Anyway, if you have a chance to see a River or Boca game- my advice is to take it.
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Eric Peterson
Verified customer
5 •
We recently attended the River Plate v Rosario Central match (a late 2-1 comeback win!) with Nacho as our host, and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip. Both the soccer super fans and the casual fans were smiling and enjoying every bit of it. The atmosphere was electric, and Nacho makes the experience so easy and fun with clear communication, hotel pick-up and drop-off, close to stadium parking, VIP lounge with many food options, great seats, and is totally invested in your experience and comfort. He is also very personable and happy to give you additional sightseeing and foodie tips as a passionate Buenos Aires local. Highly recommend!
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Martin Letri
Verified customer
5 •
I've always been unsure about buying tickets to games online (especially in a new country where I barely speak the language!) but the site is legit and as advertised. A fantastic experience and an absolute must-see if passing through Buenos Aires! Valentin was a great host and arranged everything on the day including drinks and transport to and from the stadium.
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Paul Buckley
Verified customer
5 •
Fantastic One of the highlights of our visit to Argentina. Nacho was a great host and River Plate won 5-0! Don't miss it - my two friends were not even football fans but really enjoyed it anyway.
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Nicolas NORBLIN
Verified customer
5 •
Magnifique expérience, un vrai plaisir.
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Leo Cuello
Verified customer
5 •
First, if you are unsure about HomeFans, it is 100% legit and worked exactly as advertised. (I’m a first time user from USA.) Second, the experience with Simon is awesome. Strongly recommend it! Perfect if you are uncertain about going to a game in Argentina, or traveling solo and want to go with a group, or just need a ticket (River tickets are almost impossible to get). I had a great time and definitely worth the price. Simon arranges your transport, gives you all the info you need, personally escorts you in and out (VERY helpful), watches with you and is on hand to answer questions. Plus, you get to see a game in the biggest stadium in Argentina and River, who play the most beautiful and attacking football. (If you watch Boca the highlight may be one corner kick in 90 mins.) Highly recommend. You will NOT regret doing this!!
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James Smith
Verified customer
5 •
What a great experience with Simón! We never thought that a game could be so much fun when you really live it as a local. Simón arranged everything so it's a hassle free experience, told us stories about the club and his relationship with River, and gave us lots of tips for the next few days in town. This is way better than just getting a ticket. Highly recommended!
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Yvonne
Verified customer
5 •
Thank you to our lovely host Simón and Homefans. We had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We wanted to watch River Plate play but we're unable to purchase tickets back at home so when we landed into Buenos Aires and came across Homefans, we initially were unable to see the match tickets on sale. I sent a question to try our luck considering the match was 8 hours away from kick off. Luckily received a response fairly quickly and was then able to purchase the match day experience. Shortly after purchasing, Simón reached out on WhatsApp and answered any questions we had (e.g. prohibited items and bag size). He ordered an Uber for us to be picked up from our hotel and got to the meeting point and was joined by Simón and another couple also bought from Homefans. We had a few drinks and chatted about football and made our way to the stadium where the atmosphere was surreal. The stadium was filled with red and we even tried to join in on the chanting. At half time, Simón made sure we had drinks or food and Simón ordered us and waited with us for the Uber back to the hotel. We loved every moment of the experience and Simón made us feel at ease, always made sure we were close by when there were crowds, he was very friendly sweet and engaging. Would highly recommend just for the seamless experience and for having such a great time.
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Cole Robinson
Verified customer
5 •
The monumental is one of my favourite stadiums yet! Great atmosphere and really welcoming/warm fans. Great experience all round with Homefans.
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Mati
Verified customer
5 •
Thank you Homefans for an unforgettable experience. I could not have done it without the host. He explained everything about the club and the Superclásico rivalry, and helped us have the best day of our trip enjoying the match at El Monumental.
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Andrea_Ca
Member since 2025
5 •
Thank you Homefans for an unforgettable experience! I could not have done it without the host. He explained everything about the club and the Superclásico rivalry, and helped us have the best day of our trip enjoying the match at El Monumental.
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James_HF
Verified customer
5 •
Unbelievable experience at El Monumental for River vs Boca and a Superclasico which had absolutely everything. The whole day was unforgettable. Our River fan host knew the club inside out and had stories only a true follower would know which made the experience even more special. Couldn't have asked for a better day of football!
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