Research buying tickets to a Boca Juniors game on the Internet and you’d think the only way to do it is 1) show up an hour or so before hand to buy them on the street and just hope that you aren’t sold fake tickets, 2) buy really expensive tickets with a transfer from your hotel and a guide that explains the game to you, 3) know someone who works for a multinational that has season tickets they aren’t using and get lucky.
We’d been wanting to go to a Boca game at La Bombonera, Boca’s famous stadium, for some time, so when four San Telmo Lofters also wanted to go, we decided it was time to figure it out once and for all. In this video shot at the Boca-Racing match, I’ll tell you how to get tickets at the regular price and show you footage of the game and the amazing fans. The key points are also outlined here below.
Two Options for Advanced Ticket Purchases
There are ways to get tickets in advance, but both options seemed really expensive to us. Still, some people might prefer the security of buying tickets ahead of time and being escorted to and from the stadium.
- Boca Experience – The Boca Juniors website implies that the only way tourists can purchase tickets is through Boca Experience. The prices range from $150 US to $400 US (for River–Boca games). The Boca–Racing game that we attended would have cost us $200 US each if we’d purchased through Boca Experience.
- Football Passion – I found these guys through their Facebook page and contacted them to see what their offers were. They have much better prices than Boca Experience, ranging from 250 – 430 pesos. But we really didn’t want a transfer and guide for the whole game. (*Below a commenter has complained about their service.)
Certain there had to be another way, we asked around and found out how the locals do it.
How Boca Fans Get Tickets
Tickets to the game go on sale on the morning of game day. In our case, for a 7:00 PM game, the ticket office opened at 10:00 AM and we were told to get there about an hour early. We only got there 30 minutes early, so the cheapest tickets (those for 90 pesos) were already sold out. Also, each person is only allowed to buy two tickets, so if there are six people total going to the game, three people need to go to the ticket office.
Boca was playing Racing so the tickets weren’t as sought after as those for a Boca–River match. The line to buy tickets was only about 30 minutes long.
Our tickets cost 180 pesos and we were in Platea Media, Sector D (map of stadium seating). These same tickets would have cost 430 pesos with Football Passion. I loved our seats because we were right next to the popular section where Boca’s famous fans were. It was thrilling.
The ticket office is located on the corner of Palos and Villafañe, right down the road from La Bombonera. It’s only about 12 blocks away from us (a 15-minute walk or 5-minute cab ride).
The Boca Juniors vs. River Plate game is in two weeks. We’ll head to La Bombonera again to see if tickets can be purchased on game day, how early we need to get there, and what the tickets cost.
Have you guys ever been to a game at La Bombonera? How did you get your tickets?
5 Comments To This Article… add one
August 9, 2017, 11:08 am
Hi Angela,
I just wanted to thank you for the tip, I ended up going with LandingPadBA to the last Boca game of the season and it was an amazing experience. These guys really know what they are doing. Entering the stadium was a mad house with a lot of lines, entrance and check ups but the guides knew exactly how to do it. Also, Boca won the game, and the championships! This is probably the craziest sports event I have ever been to. Anyone that gets a chance should really do it. We will never forget it!
May 15, 2017, 5:39 pm
Hi Angela,
i was told by locals that tickets are not sold to non-members, is it true? Did you buy tickets without membership directly from the ticket office? thanks!
May 15, 2017, 8:02 pm
Hi Lin,
Yes, that is true now. Back in 2011 we were able to buy our tickets there at the the stadium. You cannot do that anymore though.
Try Vamos a la Cancha, Juancho Futbol, or Landing Pad BA. They all have tickets and are reputable.
Good luck!
Angela
February 28, 2017, 6:34 am
Hi Angela,
really helpful infos on your page, thanks! do you know by any chance if there is again another possibility to buy tickets for boca-river? or are the agencys the only option ?
thanks in advance tobi
March 6, 2017, 5:56 pm
Hi Tobi… I have not found another way to get tickets these days. I keep hoping, but nothing yet. Such a bummer.