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Experience River Plate Matchday like a local at El Monumental
5.00 (out of 5 stars, based on18 reviews)
Buenos Aires - Argentina
Hosted by:
Homefans
Languages: English
74 tours
5 (326 reviews)
What's Included
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 and fan chants to the incredible experience in El Monumental.
We’re not talking about just going to a game. This is the full experience. You’ll be in the stands, right behind the goal, surrounded by thousands of singing, chanting River fans. The atmosphere? Absolutely electric. It’s loud, intense, emotional — and unlike anything else.
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!
Trip Planning
Start your matchday hassle-free with pickup from either Palermo or the city center — two convenient meeting points for all guests.
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.
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.
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 2025
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5 (326 reviews)
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Europe - Amsterdam
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74 tours
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English
What's Included in Your Experience
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Match Ticket (Centenario Tribune - Shortside)
Official Match Ticket (Centenario Tribune - Shortside)
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Transportation to/from hotel to stadium
Transportation to/from hotel to stadium
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One drink
One drink
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Billingual local host
Billingual local host
5.00 (18 reviews)
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Tony
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
5 •
Magnifique expérience, un vrai plaisir.
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Leo Cuello
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
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
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
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
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 • 0 trips
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
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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No. All experiences are hosted in English. Your local host will also speak the native language and act as a bridge to make you feel part of the local football culture — even if you don’t speak a word of Spanish or Portuguese.
Absolutely. Many of our travelers join solo. Our small-group format (often 2–8 people) makes it easy to connect with others who share your love for football and culture. You’ll walk away with new friends from around the world.
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