River Plate's Monumental undergoes renovation with roof installation.
River Plate has announced the upcoming renovation of its stadium starting in April 2026: the Monumental will now be equipped with a roof and become the 2nd largest stadium in the world.
The Monumental in Buenos Aires is one of the most mythical stadiums in the world. It hosts River Plate matches and is known for its extraordinary atmosphere.
A roof installed on the Monumental.
River Plate has just announced the upcoming renovation of the Monumental.
The Monumental will now be equipped with a roof covering the entire stadium.
River Plate is working with Schlaich Bergermann Partner, the world-leading German firm in designing roofs for major stadiums. They have notably worked on the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, the Allianz Arena in Munich, the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, and the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Work is scheduled to begin in April 2026, lasting a total of 1.5 years until the end of 2027.
The 2nd largest stadium in the world.
The Monumental currently has a capacity of 85,000 seats, which will increase by 16,000 seats following this renovation. The new Monumental will therefore have a capacity of 101,000 seats, placing it as the 2nd largest stadium in the world.
Source : River Plate
