If you plan to travel to Buenos Aires, you are surely thinking that you want to experience the passion for sports that characterizes us so much. And we have something to tell you: it is true that our City breathes CP Football in every corner, but you can also enjoy tennis, polo, marathons and world-class events here.
Imagine stepping into one of football’s sacred grounds, where legends were born and history made. Would you like to walk along the historic streets and neighbourhoods through a marathon or witness the high level polo tournaments? Here’s what you need to know to get prepared.
Football is the great passion of crowds that unfolds every weekend in the neighbourhoods where matches take place in the framework of different competitions.
The most visible example of this phenomenon is that the City has a large number of football stadiums: it has 18 stadiums throughout its territory.. River, Boca, San Lorenzo, Huracán, Argentinos Juniors, Barracas Central, Vélez, All Boys, Deportivo Riestra, Ferro, Defensores de Belgrano, Atlanta, Nueva Chicago, Deportivo Español, Excursionistas, Comunicaciones, Lamadrid and Sacachispas are just some of the most important ones.
Stadiums such as Boca Juniors "Bombonera", or River Plate' s "Monumental", are considered true sports cathedrals, as they have witnessed legendary matches and have seen some of the world's most famous sportsmen, such as Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi.
The outfits, songs, flags, and traditions that surround each sporting event are captivating experiences themselves.
The tradition of sports and the competitive spirit are part of the City's history. Celebrities like Juan Manuel Fangio (in motorsports), Manuel Ginobili (in basketball), Gabriela Sabatini or Guillermo Vilas (in tennis), Luciana Aimar (in Hockey), Messi and Maradona, have marked a turning point with their extraordinary talents showcased on this side of the continent.
Buenos Aires is known as a high-level sports venue, offering everything from paddle tennis in well-known clubs to tennis tournaments in its famous stadiums. The Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo, also known as the Abierto de Palermo or simply El Abierto, is the largest interclub competition in the world and the fifth oldest in the world.
Without forgetting international events such as The Ironman or the Buenos Aires Marathon, which every year place the city at the top of the world sporting scene, perfectly blending tradition and modernity in each event.
Visit us and experience a world full of sports and unforgettable adventures.
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