Investment to modernize Boca Juniors Stadium and expand capacity to 71,000 to 83,000 people is estimated at less than $ 100 million
house, in Buenos Aires, will go through one that will include the demolition of the stands on the side of Iberlucea Street. The project marks one of the most significant renewals in the 85th anniversary of Argentine stadium history.
The investment must be less than US $ 100 millionwith financing based on the pre-sale of cabins and support from Argentine companies, including a large bank. It is estimated that the main interventions begin at the end of 2025 or early 2026.
The plan prepared by the president and former player of the Argentine club Juan Roman Riquelme proposes the construction of a new structure that will close the stadium ring without the need to acquire neighboring properties.
La Bombonera currently holds 56,000 viewers. With the reform, the capacity will increase to 71.000 a 83.000 People, depending on the requirements of FIFA (International Football Federation) for seats. The number of cabins will jump from 86 to 240.
According to the decision, the decision definitely closes other proposals, such as Jorge Ameal’s campaign 360 project in 2019, which depended on the purchase of nearby houses-algo that was unfeasible when about 30% of owners refused to sell their properties.
During the period of works, which should last from 3 to 6 months, Boca Juniors will play in alternative stadiums. Among the options are the Single of La Plata, Nuevo Gasometro and Jose Amalfitani Stadium.
How will
In 2024, the stadium was removed from the list of protected heritage, which paved the way for complete modernization.
The works will begin with improvements in the outside areas, including renewal of entrances, paving and lighting of land around, installation of new fences and remodeling of internal sections. A gastronomic zone with Hard Rock Cafe It will also be created.
The technical project brings the displacement of the field towards the tracks and Rua Irala, as well as the construction of new cabins that will extend to the third level.
Reserve banks will be transferred to the side of Platea L, and the teams used a single tunnel, according to FIFA guidelines.
The modifications also include closing the corners of the stadium, installation of new elevators, change in the inclinations of the stands and approaching the seats to the field.
A ceiling will cover the entire 3rd level and a 360 degree ring format LED screen will be installed. The press area will also be relocated.
Proposals
The current initiative also replaces Jorge Reale’s proposal, which suggested transferring the stadium to Demarchi Island, 1.3 km from the current location.
Reale’s plan included an arena for 112,000 spectators, connected to the club’s headquarters for 3 bridges or the so -called Xeneize corridor.
A 3rd discarded idea was the Slovenian project, developed by employee and fan Fabian Fiori, who sought to maintain the original architecture of La Bombonera with minimal changes in the surroundings.
The proposal, which had support from the local community and the La Doce leaders, brought agreements with residents and increased capacity to over 90,000 people.
