When Independiente plays , the Avellaneda neighborhood transforms to welcome thousands of fans from across the province and the country. Access to Independiente's stadium is organized by ticket type according to the location in the stands and stadium towers. With a capacity of 48,000 spectators, the Libertadores de América Stadium has thirteen sections in total .
In this article, you'll find all the information you need to get to the stadium and find your seat. And if you haven't bought your ticket yet, you can do so on our Independiente match ticket purchase calendar .
Entrances to the Independiente stadium by sector
Independiente's stadium has four main stands facing the cardinal directions and four towers located at the corners , known as the "devil's throats." These towers house VIP boxes and preferred seating areas.
The north end is known as the Pepé Santoro stand and consists of a general admission section in the lower tier and a reserved seating area in the upper tier. At the opposite end is the Chivo Pavoni south end , with the same general admission and reserved seating arrangement.
The west section of the stadium comprises the Arsenio Erico stand , the section with VIP boxes, the press area, and preferred seating. Opposite it is the Ricardo Bochini east stand , which has three different levels of seating.
The corner towers are distributed from Gorge 1 in the northwest sector to Gorge 4 in the northeast end , connecting the four stands.
Let's see how to enter the Independiente stadium depending on your ticket .
Access to the Pepé Santoro Stand (North)
Access to the Pepé Santoro north stand varies depending on the section of the ticket purchased.
- Popular Santoro Baja : enter through Gate 3, located on Alsina Street .
- Santoro Upper Stand : You can enter through Gate 1 on Alsina Street , or Gate 5 on Ricardo Bochini Street . The security checkpoints and ticket counters for this section are located on Alsina Street, so it's best to arrive via Colón Street or Crisólogo Larralde Avenue .
Access to the Chivo Pavoni Stand (South)
Access to the Chivo Pavoni stand at Independiente is through Gate 17, with tickets available for both the lower (general admission) and upper (reserved) sections. The entrance is on José Omar Pastoriza Street (formerly Sagol) from the intersection with Alsina Street . The pedestrian route is organized with security barriers that channel the crowd to prevent spectators from other sections from mixing.
Access to the Arsenio Erico and Gargantas 1 and 2 Stalls
The Arsenio Erico stand has one of the most direct entrances to the stadium. Those seated in Erico Baja, Erico Alta, the VIP boxes, or Gargantas 1 and 2 must enter through Gates 1 and 2, located on Alsina Street . The best way to reach this section is via Sagol Street or España Street .
Access to the Ricardo Bochini and Gargantas 3 and 4 grandstands
Access via Italia Street to the Independiente stadium It is the most popular entrance to this section. The intersection of Alsina and Bochini streets is the access point to the Ricardo Bochini grandstand (upper, middle, and lower tiers), the boxes, and sections 3 and 4 of the stands.
Arriving via Italia Street towards Bochini Street allows you to avoid the concentration of people at the southern entrances to the city, especially if you are arriving on foot from Colón Avenue or the Avellaneda shopping center.
Access to the upper level of Independiente's stadium: entrance via the Seven Bridges
The area around the Agüero Bridge, on Crisólogo Larralde Avenue, is known as the Seven Bridges entrance to Independiente's stadium . It's the most popular entrance for those arriving by car from southern Avellaneda or the Lanús area.
The parking areas at the club's tennis complex or the "El Pato" parking lot are more accessible from this route. It's the ideal spot to leave your car and continue on foot along Alsina Street to the security checkpoints before the gates to the Pavoni, Santoro, Erico, or Bochini stands .
The entry system to the Libertadores de América - Ricardo Enrique Bochini
Ticketing for matches is managed through Independiente's official online VIP ticketing platform . Membership dues are also paid through this portal. The club does not sell physical tickets at the stadium ticket booths on match days.
The method of validating tickets at the checkpoints depends on the condition of each spectator.
Independiente members : enter directly by bringing their physical membership card or the QR code of their digital credential close.
Invited spectators and non-members: will receive an email with a PDF file containing a one-time access QR code . Each ticket to the Independiente stadium must be accompanied by a physical National Identity Document (DNI) or its official digital version.
Police officers at the security checkpoints will scan your ID for background checks. The stadium gates open three hours before kickoff, so it's recommended to arrive an hour early .
How much does it cost to get into Independiente's stadium?
Admission fees are not fixed, but vary depending on the importance of the match, the stage of the championship, and the opponent's league . Club members with up-to-date dues can access the lower Pepé Santoro and lower Chivo Pavoni stands with a free pre-booked pass. Access to the grandstands requires an additional fee.
Therefore, the price range for tickets to see Independiente is:
Members : between $55,000 and $100,000 for members (grandstand seats)
Non-members : between $125,000 and $200,000 for non-members.
Guest seats are usually limited, as club members typically fill most of the available capacity. For this reason, it's advisable to purchase tickets in advance.