The Monumental Stadium , in the Núñez neighborhood, welcomes approximately 85,000 fans every match to see River Plate or the Argentine National Team . Entry to the Monumental is organized according to the section and type of ticket. Therefore, each ticket has a specific access point to the stadium.
Before heading to Núñez, it's important to know which entrance to use. This information is printed on your digital ticket and indicates the gate and its access route . Below you'll find everything you need to know about the entry system for the Monumental Stadium and the specific access points to River Plate's pitch from your seat.
If you're planning your day at the stadium and haven't bought your ticket yet, you can do so through our River Plate ticket sales service .
The sections of the Monumental Stadium: entrances stand by stand
The Monumental stadium is organized into four large stands: Belgrano, Centenario, San Martín, and Sívori . Each is further divided into upper, middle, and lower tiers. The stadium has four entrances, and each ticket is associated with one of them depending on the section. the tray (high, medium or low) .
The lower tiers of the Centenario and Sívori stands function as general admission sections, without assigned seating , where places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The remaining sections are reserved seating with numbered seats .
Each stand is accessed via a specific street or avenue and its own gate. This also varies depending on the section within each stand.
- The Belgrano stand faces Libertador Avenue , on the border with Udaondo Avenue.
- Centenario, on the side of Lidoro J. Quinteros street and Figueroa Alcorta avenue , is the one that faces the river.
- San Martín is located on Figueroa Alcorta Avenue, near Monroe
- Sívori closes the perimeter on the side of the Labruna Bridge, opposite the Ciudad Universitaria station.
Entrance to Belgrano Alta, Media y Baja
General access to this grandstand is via Avenida del Libertador and Udaondo. Belgrano Alta comprises sections 412 to 416; Belgrano Media comprises sections 313 to 316; and Belgrano Baja includes sections 112 to 116 and 212 to 216.
The gates are marked P, Q, and R for the upper tier, and X, Y, and Z for the middle and lower tiers . For those looking for directions to the lower Belgrano section of the Monumental Stadium, the reference point is the same corner of Libertador and Udaondo.
Entrance to Centenario Alta and Centenario Baja
Anyone looking to enter the Centenario Alta section of the Estadio Monumental should head to Quinteros Street. There you'll find gates I, J, and L, which lead to sections 407 through 411 in this tier . Centenario Baja is the general admission section located behind one of the goals, and access is via the same street, but through gate K. Since there are no assigned seats, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Entrance to Centenario Media
This section has a different entrance than the rest of the Centenario stand: it's accessed via Figueroa Alcorta Avenue and Monroe Street, not Quinteros Street . This is one of the most common points of confusion for first-time visitors to the Monumental Stadium.
Entrance to San Martín Alta, Media and Baja
Access to the entire San Martín stand is via Figueroa Alcorta Avenue and Monroe Street . Look for gates B, E, and F for the upper tier and gate D2 for the middle and lower tiers. The upper San Martín tier includes sections 401 to 406, the middle San Martín tier includes sections 301 to 306, and the lower San Martín tier includes sections 101 to 106 and 201 to 206.
How to enter the Monumental Stadium via Sívori
Access to the upper, middle, and lower Sívori stands is concentrated at the Labruna Bridge , over the pedestrian walkway that connects the stadium to the Ciudad Universitaria train station. For the middle and lower stands, access via Udaondo Avenue and Libertador Avenue is also available as an alternative.
Sívori Alta comprises sections 417 to 421, and Sívori Media sections 317 to 321, with gates X, Y, and Z. Sívori Baja functions as a general admission section, without assigned seating, using the same first-come, first-served system as Centenario Baja.
How the entry system to the Monumental Stadium works
At River Plate matches , access control uses facial recognition . Anyone with a membership card or digital ticket linked to the River ID system must approach the turnstile and wait for biometric validation before the barrier opens . It is essential to respect the designated access point, as the turnstile only recognizes the person in the assigned area.
For Superclásicos, finals, or high-demand matches, it's best to arrive at the entrance between ninety and one hundred and twenty minutes early, due to the volume of people and the additional security checks on those dates.
Access to the Monumental Stadium to watch the Argentine National Team
For Argentina national team matches, ticket sales and control are managed by the AFA (Argentine Football Association) ticketing system , using personalized tickets with QR codes. Access to the Monumental Stadium by section remains the same as for River Plate matches . The section, row, and gate are indicated on the ticket on match day.
Regarding schedules, it's best to join the line at least sixty minutes early. The stadium has a family lane at each entrance, designed for children, seniors over seventy, and people with disabilities, which allows you to bypass the general line.
How to get to the Monumental
The Monumental Stadium is very close to several subway and bus stations, making it easily accessible by public transport. The Mitre train line stops at Núñez station, a fourteen-block walk away . The Belgrano Norte line, meanwhile , reaches Ciudad Universitaria , which is connected to the stadium via the Labruna Bridge and metal stairs installed by the club.
Subway line D reaches Congreso de Tucumán, also fourteen blocks away. Several bus lines stop on the avenues surrounding the site, especially on Avenida Cabildo, where the Metrobus lane operates.
Those traveling by car can use the club's own parking lot on Figueroa Alcorta Avenue . This is available to both members and non-members, although specific information regarding parking availability on match days is provided.
Access to River's Monumental Stadium with a disability certificate
The stadium offers the " Your Place at the Monumental - River Without Barriers " program, designed to allow members with disabilities to attend matches at no additional cost to themselves or their accredited companion . This is how a person with a disability can enter the Monumental through a defined system, without facing paperwork or delays on match day.
The member must present the original Single Disability Certificate (CUD) along with a photocopy, their ID and that of their companion when the certificate so indicates, in addition to a 4x4 photo and the current membership card.
Simply presenting the CUD (Unique Distinguished Fan Card) at the ticket office does not grant entry: accreditation is arranged in advance through River sin Barreras (River Without Barriers), and credentials are issued for the entire season, not for each individual match . This creates an annual registry with limited spaces, so it's advisable to begin the process well in advance of the match you wish to attend.
Once accredited, the member with a disability is assigned to one of the three areas the club has designated for this program: the lower Belgrano stand, where the space for wheelchair users is located; the middle Sívori stand; and the lower Centenario stand . In all three cases, access is the same as for any other entrance in that section. The difference is that the family access lane allows members to skip the general queue and provides easier entry to the stadium.