La Bombonera - Boca Juniors Stadium Guide

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Last Updated: August 30, 2021

Exterior of La Bombonera

Estadio Alberto J. Armando is the iconic home of famous Buenos, Aires football team, Club Atlético Boca Juniors. More widely known as La Bombonera (The chocolate box) after its exterior shape, and yellow steel construction, Boca’s home ground has a 49,000 capacity and first opened in May 1940.

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Stadium Facts

Overview
Team:Boca Juniors
Opened:1940
Capacity:48,000
Address: Brandsen 805, La Boca, Buenos Aires, C1161 CABA
Pitch Size:105 m x 68 m
Record Attendance:57,395 vs San Lorenzo (25th May 1940
Stadium Owner:Boca Juniors
Operator:Boca Juniors
Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Bombonera
Stadium Names
Names:Estadio Alberto J. Armando, The Chocolate Box (English)
Former Names:Boca Juniors Stadium (1940–86), Camilo Cichero Stadium (1986–2000)
Construction Details
Broke Ground:1938
Built:1938-1940
Architect:José Luis Delpini, Viktor Sulčič, Raúl Bes
Construction Cost:A$ 2,200,000 (1938 land)
Renovated:1995-1996

La Bombonera History

Boca Juniors’ iconic stadium first opened on May 25th 1940 after a construction period of two years with a friendly match held against Buenos Aires based rivals San Lorenzo. Originally known as Estadio Boca Juniors, the ground initially consisted of just two tiers with the club deciding to expand the stadium less than a decade later in 1949 after the popularity of football began to spread throughout Argentina.

The expansion involved the addition of a third tier of seating within the main stand and it was upon completion of this new seating area in 1953 that led to the stadium’s famous nickname – La Bombonera. Literally meaning “Chocolate Box”, the exterior of the ground is said to resemble a confectionery tin with a large “flat” main stand and then a uniform bowl consisting of steep sections of seating.

Officially the stadium’s name was changed in 1986 to “Estadio Camilo Cichero” in honour of the president who reigned over La Bombonera’s construction, although since the millennium it is known as “Estadio Alberto Armando”. Famous for leading the club to one of its most successful periods, Alberto Armando presided over Boca Juniors across two spells: 1954 – 1955 and 1960 – 1980.

The last major renovation occurred in 1996 when a fourth tier was added to the main stand as well as the stadium’s exterior receiving an iconic coat of yellow and blue paint. For the annual Superclásico derby against River Plate, La Bombonera is almost always guaranteed to sell out its 49,000 capacity, with Boca Juniors flirting with the idea of expansion for at least a decade now.

Boca Juniors Info

Full Name:Club Atlético Boca Juniors
Rivals:River Plate (Superclásico)
Founded:1905
Team Colours:Blue and Yellow
Nicknames:Xeneizes (Genoese), Azul y Oro (Blue and Gold), La Mitad Más Uno (Half plus One)
Former Stadiums:Dársena Sur (1905-1907), Isla Demarchi area (1908-1912)
Famous Players:Carlos Tevez, Juan Román Riquelme, Diego Maradona, Fernando Gago, Walter Samuel
Famous Managers:Carlos Bianchi, Juan Carlos Lorenzo, Alfio Basile, Miguel Ángel Russo, Julio César Falcioni
Team Goalscorer:Martin Palermo (236)
Most Appearances:Roberto Mouzo (426)
Official Website:https://www.bocajuniors.com.ar/
Team Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boca_Juniors

La Bombonera Seating Plan

Below is a seating plan of Boca Juniors's La Bombonera:

Seating chart for La Bombonera Stadium

Stand Photos

La Bombonera is comprised of four stands: North, East, South and West.

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

How to buy Boca Juniors Tickets

It appears as if Boca Juniors stopped directly selling tickets to the general public a few years ago, and tickets sales are now handed through third party agencies for non-members.

How to get to La Bombonera

Where is La Bombonera?

La Bombonera is located approximately 4.5km from downtown Buenos Aires in La Boca District which makes it one of the most accessible football stadiums from the city centre.


Driving

The address for satnav is as follows:

  • Estadio Alberto K. Armando, Brandsen 805, 1161 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Car Parks

It’s not recommended that you drive as there is lots of congestion and a real lack of on-site parking.

Train - Public Transport

Although there are many train stations throughout the greater metropolitan area, the main one is often considered to be Retiro Station. It is the main terminus for three of Argentina’s busiest railway lines: Mitre, Belgrano and San Martin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at La Bombonera?

Argentinian side Boca Juniors play their home matches at La Bombonera.

What is the capacity of La Bombonera?

As of 2024 La Bombonera has an official seating capacity of 48,000 for Football matches.

When was La Bombonera opened?

La Bombonera officially opened in 1940 and is home to Boca Juniors

What is the postcode for La Bombonera?

The postcode for La Bombonera is C1161 CABA.

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit La Bombonera in 2024. Please visit the official website of Boca Juniors for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.