Football/ Soccer Games in Buenos Aires: Boca, River & Big Five Tickets

Argentina’s historic 2022 World Cup triumph in Qatar caused the soccer aka football scene in Buenos Aires to come back with a vengeance in 2023, especially after a couple of years of cabin fever.

In Argentina, futból is religion and each team’s stadium is a temple to their fans.

The proof is in the punting: Buenos Aires’ claim to fame as being the city with the most soccer stadiums in the world.

The Bombonera stadium exterior
Boca Jrs’s ‘Chocolate Box’ is Argentina’s most famous soccer stadium

Argentine soccer fans are loyal to their teams until the grave.

The 2022 FIFA Fan Award went to Argentina’s fans for their unwavering backing of the Argentine National Team during every stage of the World Cup.

Fans are just as enthusiastic cheering for their home team, whether it’s one of the Big Five such as Boca Jrs or River Plate, or an emerging Division One underdog such as Barracas or Huracán.

See the fancy footwork of Argentina’s players up close and find out why the dedication of Argentina’s fans earned them global recognition.

About Argentina’s Professional Soccer/Football League

Catching an Argentina First Division football match is a bucket-list item for any avid sport fan.

The 2024 tournament consists of a single match between the 28 teams (26 clubs plus two promoted from the Primera Nacional league).

The first semester runs from late January/early February until early August.

The second semester is from late August until late November/early December.

Want to catch a game during your trip to Buenos Aires?

Football fans watch the game in the club member section at La Boca Jrs. Bombonera stadium in the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires

— Upcoming Games in Buenos Aires — 

Between the Copa Argentina, the Supercopa Argentina, Supercopa International, Trofea de Campeones de la Liga Profesional, not to mention continental tournaments such as the South American Cup, there is likely to be a game that matches your travel dates.

Just keep in mind, that the off-season is during the summer break, from December through early February.

At that time your only option will be friendlies along the Atlantic Coast.

Tickets aren’t sold for those games, you’ll just have to wander down toward Mar del Plata to see if you can catch one.

Argentina 2024 Upcoming First Division Football/Soccer Matches

  • Mar 9, 2024: Independiente vs River Plate, TBD
  • March 10, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Racing Club, TBD (Superclasico at the Bombonera)
  • March 16, 2024: San Lorenzo vs Sarmiento, TBD
  • March 17, 2024: River Plate vs Gimnasia, TBD
  • March 17, 2024: Barracas Central vs Huracan, TBD
  • March 17, 2024: River Plate vs Gimnasia, TBD
  • March 18, 2024: Estudiantes vs Boca Juniors, TBD
  • March 19, 2024: Argentinos jr. vs Rosario
  • March 20, 2024: Argentinos Jrs vs Rosario, TBD
  • March 30, 2024: Boca Juniors vs San Lorenzo, TBD
  • March 30, 2024: Huracan vs River Plate, TBD
  • March 30, 2024: Independiente vs Tucuman, TBD
  • April 6, 2024: River Plate vs Rosario, TBD
  • April 6, 2024: San Lorenzo vs Defensa, TBD
  • April 13, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Godoy Cruz, TBD
  • April 13, 2024: Independiente vs Talleres, TBD ​​
  • April 14, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Godoy Cruz, TBD
  • April 21, 2024: Quarterfinals -Teams to be determined
  • April 28, 2024: Semifinals -Teams to be determined
  • May 5, 2024: Season Final

Upcoming Group Dates

  • May 11, 2024: Argentinos Jrs vs Rosario, 11:00 pm
  • May 18, 2024: San Lorenzo vs Sarmiento, 11:00 pm
  • May 25, 2024: Argentinos Jrs vs River Plate, 11:00 pm
  • May 25, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Talleres, 11:00 p.m.
  • June 1, 2024: River Plate vs Rosario, 11:00 pm
  • June 1, 2024: San Lorenzo vs Sarmiento, 11:00 pm
  • June 1, 2024: Lanus vs Estudiantes, 11:00 pm
  • June 11, 2024: River Plate vs Belgrano, 11:00 pm
  • June 11, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Velez Sarsfield, 11:00 pm
  • July 20, 2024: Argentinos Jrs vs Tigre, 11:00 pm
  • July 20, 2024: Banfield vs Tucuman, 11:00 pm
  • July 20, 2024: Huracan vs Defensa, 11:00 pm
  • July 20, 2024: Independiente vs Talleres, 11:00 pm
  • July 23, 2024: Tucuman vs Instituto, 11:00 pm
  • July 23, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Banfield, 11:00 pm
  • July 23, 2024: Gimnasia vs San Lorenzo, 11:00 pm
  • July 27, 2024: Argentinos Jrs vs Lanus, 11:00 pm
  • July 27, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Godoy Cruz, 11:00 pm
  • July 27, 2024: Huracan vs Atletico Tucuman, TBD
  • July 27, 2024: Independiente vs Talleres, TBD
  • August 3, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Barracas Central, TBD
  • August 3, 2024: Independiente vs San Lorenzo, TBD
  • August 10, 2024: River Plate vs Huracan, TBD
  • August 17, 2024: Boca Juniors vs San Lorenzo, TBD
  • August 24, 2024: Argentinos Jrs vs Huracan, TBD
  • August 24, 2024: Racing vs Independiente, TBD
  • August 31, 2024: Independiente vs River Plate, TBD
  • September 14, 2024: Belgrano vs Independiente, TBD
  • September 14, 2024: Racing vs Boca Juniors, TBD
  • September 21, 2024: Boca Juniors vs River Plate, TBD
  • September 28, 2024: Independiente vs Godoy Cruz, TBD
  • September 28, 2024: River Plate vs Talleres, TBD
  • October 5, 2024: Boca Juniors vs Argentinos Jrs, TBD
  • October 5, 2024: Independiente vs San Lorenzo, TBD
A close view of professional football at Boca Junior's stadium, the Bombonera

See Footie Action Up Close in Buenos Aires

Copa Argentina

The 2024 edition of the Copa Argentina begins on May 12.

The Copa Argentina is composed of 64 participating teams from various divisions.petition.

In the 32-round knock-out tournament, the teams from different levels of the football hierarchy embark on the quest for the title, which grants them participation in the 2025 Copa Libertadores.

The exact dates haven’t been announced but this is this year’s teams and game line-up:

  • Boca vs Central Norte de Salta
  • River vs Excursionistas
  • Racing vs San Martín de Burzaco
  • Independiente vs Laferrere
  • San Lorenzo vs Independiente (CH)
  • Huracán vs Villa Mitre (BB)
  • Estudiantes (LP) vs Argentino (MM)
  • Gimnasia (LP) vs Centro Español
  • Rosario Central vs Douglas Haig
  • Newell’s vs Midland
  • Argentinos Jrs. vs Gimnasia y Tiro
  • Vélez vs Sportivo Las Parejas
  • Lanús vs El Porvenir
  • Banfield vs Ciudad de Bolívar
  • Unión (SF) vs Gimnasia (M)
  • Colón vs Los Andes
  • Talleres (CBA) vs Agropecuario
  • Belgrano vs Mitre
  • Independiente Rivadavia vs Argentino (Q)
  • Godoy Cruz vs San Martín (SJ)
  • Arsenal vs Estudiantes (RC)
  • Defensa y Justicia vs Atlético Rafaela
  • Dep. Riestra vs Comunicaciones
  • Barracas Central vs San Miguel
  • Atlético Tucumán vs Defensores de Belgrano
  • Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero vs Quilmes
  • Platense vs Olimpo
  • Tigre vs Chacarita
  • Deportivo Maipú vs Juventud Unida
  • Instituto (CBA) vs Talleres (RE)
  • Sarmiento (J) vs Temperley
  • Almirante Brown vs San Martín (T)

Keep in mind, that even after dates are set, they are often shuffled around to accommodate the TV broadcasting chedule.
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To get a taste of Argentine football on the off-season (or in season!) can also take the popular Bombonera and River Plate stadium tour to see the stadium museums, go on the pitch, and, if you’re lucky, spot players.

With so many teams just in Buenos Aires, there lot of games. We don’t do them all but we might if you ask.

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Polo Games & the Argentina Polo Open

Argentina is known for its soccer, but many don’t know that the sport if truly dominates worldwide is polo. The polo tournament season runs from early October until December.

If planning to be in Buenos Aires during the months of November and December, don’t miss a game at the Polo Open.

At the tournament visitors rub elbows with Argentina’s elite in the stands and get to witness the fast-past action with famous players such as Ralph Lauren model, Nacho Figueras at Argentina’s largest Polo tournament in the Palermo neighborhood’s ‘Polo Cathedral.’

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During the off-season, visitors can still get acquainted with polo, by arranging for a trip to a ranch to see an amateur match or by taking a full-day tour to a ranch to learn polo yourself.

About the Buenos Aires Soccer (Football) & Polo Tours:


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Mural of Carlos Tevez playing with a child  by Martin Ron with the words 'Soccer Argentina -- see a game in Argentina'

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