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Argentinos Juniors Matchday Experience

5 Excellent (15 reviews) Buenos Aires

From €219,00 219,00

Duration

4 hours

Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Max 3 people

Languages

English, Español, Portuguese

Overview

Hi there! I’m Tomás, a local host at Argentinos Juniors. I live in La Paternal, the neighbourhood where I was born and bred and the one which houses this remarkable club -from which I’m also a lifelong member.

Argentinos Juniors became world famous because it is the side that formed and revealed Diego Armando Maradona back in 1976. He made his professional debut on the same ground our stadium is currently located – and no wonder why it’s named after him!

We’re also one of the most historically important teams all over the country, being one of the eight argentinean sides which won the prestigious Copa Libertadores (the south american counterpart of the Champions League) and having three first division championships in our glorious 119 years of history.

In a club (and a neighbourhood) like ours, everything is much more genuine than everywhere else. On top of enjoying top-notch first division football, you’ll experience how it is to be on a real non touristy and friendly area of the city in which everything moves around the local club -and Diego. Our fanbase is passionate. Our supporters really like showing their love for the club and they always throw a party when the side gets to the ground with fireworks, smoke bombs, music and chantings!

Argentinos Juniors’ 2024 fixtures are available!

May 28th vs. Nacional (PAR) (Confirmed date, Copa Sudamericana)
May 26th vs. River Plate (TBD)
Jun 12th vs. Central Córdoba (TBD)
Jul 21st vs. Tigre (TBD)
Jul 28th vs. Lanús (TBD)
Aug 11th vs. Sarmiento (TBD)
Aug 25th vs. Huracán (TBD)
Sep 15th vs. Newell’s (TBD)
Sep 29th vs. Atlético Tucumán (TBD)
Oct 20th vs. Talleres (TBD)
Nov 3rd vs. Vélez Sarsfield (TBD)
Nov 10th vs. Banfield (TBD)
Nov 24th vs. Barracas Central (TBD)
Dec 8th vs. San Lorenzo (TBD)

note : TBD days can be moved forward or postponed by one/two/three days from the one described here. Only weeks or days before the match, the A.F.A (Argentinian Football Association) confirms the definitive date and time.

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Tomas

Member Since 2020

15 Reviews

Experience organized by Tomas

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hosted by a lifelong supporter, neighbour and member of the local club.
  • Enjoy a different experience in a typical Buenos Aires' neighbourhood off the beaten path.
  • Get to deeply know the place where Diego Armando Maradona played his first match ever.
  • Witness some of the future stars of Argentina.

What you get

  • Tickets.
  • Trilingual local host (español - English - Português).
  • One beer/soda per person before the match.
  • Tips
  • Transport
  • Travel insurance
  • Food
  • Club's Souvenirs

FAQs

Is Homefans responsible for the activity?

Even though we are a friendly bunch, we are not directly responsible for the activity.

We are a marketplace, which means we facilitate that travellers like yourself, take part in a sports experience offered by a fully-vetted local host who has enrolled on the platform.

The responsibility to carry out the activity relies exclusively on the local host. However, we as a marketplace and acting in the interests of everyone, supervise everything and facilitate  comms and support  when needed for a flawless experience.

Is the match date confirmed?

Whilst the fixture calendar has been released, final confirmed dates are usually announced 2weeks before the kick-off date, due to TV schedule and the AFA (Argentina Football Association) disposition. It is possible then, that Sunday matches will move to Saturday, Monday and vice-versa.  The local hosts will keep you posted in case there is a change.

When will I receive confirmation of the tour?

When you choose and pay for your an activity on the Homefans marketplace, you will receive a booking confirmation directly after the booking via email. In this confirmation, you will get all the details of your booking.

How will the host get in touch?

Once the booking is done, you will receive an order confirmation and the Homefans tech platform will notify the host about it. You can always chat with the host on the marketplace by clicking on the ‘ASK A QUESTION‘ button – you will send and receive messages you can check on your own dashboard with email notifications.

A few days prior to the game, the host will get in touch with you via Whatsapp to arrange the appropriate logistics.

How are the activities planned and executed?

The activities on the Homefans marketplace are designed and executed by fully-vetted locals that have been approved by Homefans.

All bookings made on Homefans are backed by our Buyer Guarantee so you have peace on mind when booking.

With more than 10,000+ customers , Homefans is one of the biggest specialised sports marketplaces in the world.

How many people will be on the tour?

The maximum number of people the host will allow is stated above.

However,  this number may not always be met and it may even be possible that your party is on the tour on your own.

Higher numbers make for a more sociable experience, lower numbers make for more personalised attention from your host. Look at it as a win/win!

What does an activity include?

An activity on the Homefans marketplace involves a fully-vetted host, who offers a specific experience around a sporting event (match day experience with a ticket for the game) or some other cultural experiences (walking tours, stadium & museum tours with a local, among others).

They last between 2 hours up to a whole day. Please check the inclusions in each activity on the “What’s Included‘ section.

Can I bring bags to the stadium?

We recommend not to bring bags and valuables to the stadia in Argentina. Just the bare minimum to be more comfortable during your experience.

Also, please restrain from wearing the away team’s colours as it will make it almost impossible to access the ground.

I might need to cancel - what shall I do?

If you foresee that you cannot longer attend the activity you booked, you can do it within the next 24 hours after your booking was done.

According to our Terms & Conditions, after the 24 hour window, the host cancellation policy applies, and it depends on each host.  Given that it involves tickets, it’s usually non-refundable.

If you have solid grounds on why you want to cancel, please get in touch with Homefans and we will facilitate the process with the local host.

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Ruben

16/11/2023

Argentinos Juniors

We had a great experiecnce in de neighbourhood of Maradona with our fantastic host Tomás. He knows everything about his "barrio" and a lot more. If you are in BA, you love football and you ate interested in El Diego.. go here!

Krammetje

08/11/2023

Excellent host (and experience)

What a great matchday experience, thanks to our host Tomas.

Rob Woltering

06/11/2023
Fantastic experience! Tomas is een excellent host. He Made sure we had an amazing day at Argentos Juniors. He welcomed us with a cold beer en told us everything about the club. The neighbourhood is great with a lot of murals and special places about Maradona. Tomas made a lot of time for us to show is everything. The Diego Armando matando stadium is also beautifull. Al together an great day. A big recommandation!
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Buzz

13/10/2023

Argentinos Juniors match Experience

Great match experience with Tomas at Argentinos Juniors with Tomas. He made sure we got to the meeting point ok and into the ground, the atmosphere inside was amazing. After the game he made sure we got back to the hotel ok

Jon Hugo

21/08/2023

Argentinos Jrs v. River Plate - amazing time!

Tomas is an excellent host and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone in BA when Argentinos Juniors is playing at home. Before the game we enjoyed a beer outside of the stadium, and toured some of the neighborhood murals of local icon Maradona where Tomas explained the history of the team, the neighborhood and its ties to Maradona. Going to the game with a lifelong neighborhood resident was a true pleasure - it felt like going to the game with the mayor of town! Tomas is very knowledgeable, friendly and just a genuine guy. Will recommend this to anybody who will listen.
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Daniel

18/03/2023

Football, culture, history and neighborhood

I can highly recommend this Argentinos Juniors experience with Tomas for anyone interested in football culture, history and everything Diego Maradona. Tomas took us on a tour of the local community, showed us some cool Maradona murals and explained how the legend influenced the neighborhood, before we headed to the stadium. Amazing host, great experience!

Nick

06/03/2023
We had pre match drinks a few blocks from the stadium. There were plenty of Maradona murals to see on the way ground. The match was great and the overall experience excellent. Tomas is a fantastic host and very passionate about Argentinos Juniors and Maradona!!! Thanks again for a brilliant time and letting me come at short notice.

Mike van Renesse

29/10/2022

Argentinos Juniors - Velez Sarsfield 22-10-2022

Had a great time with Tomas, communication prior to the match was perfect, before the match he showed me a lot of murals in the neighborhood while having a beer, Tomas is really passionate about his club and gave a lot of information, everything was pefect!

Michiel Ivo

08/10/2022

Argentinos Juniors - Rosario Central

Finally to the club where it all started for Diego Maradona. Received an incredible amount of information from Tomas. It's amazing how much he knows about the history of the club. We also know now that there is another meaning for AAAJ. It was the only day we had rain. But in an almost uncovered stadium, Tomas even managed to arrange covered places. Super organized Tomas, we'll be back!!!!

Morgan Taylor

19/08/2022
This is a great experience for any football fan. It’s a brilliant stadium with great history and atmosphere. Tomas is also very informative, friendly and helpful and knows everything about the club he supports!

Arjan Hup

01/08/2022

Argentinos Juniors - Tigre

After a few beers on the street (like the local fans) we went to the stadium. Tomas is very passionate storyteller. He knows a lot about Argentinos and Maradona. We really loved the experience. Thanks Tomas

Paul

08/06/2022

Argentinos Juniors vs Aldosivi

Had a great night with Tomás at the first game of the new competition. Tomás knows his stuff regarding his club (he is a historian), and is very passionate also which shows ! Also the game was very entertaining, ending in a 2-1 win of Argentinos Juniors. See you soon !

Bradley Bayliss

31/03/2022

Argentinos Juniors v Velez Sarsfield

This game beat all expectations for me. The atmosphere was electric from the fans and you could feel the passion for his team so much from the host. He told us plenty of stories and interesting facts about the stadium and the Velez rivalry and of course Maradona. We got to see some murals around the stadium and if anyone is visiting Argentina for football give Argentinos Juniors a visit you will not regret it, thankyou!!

Inaki Dauwe

29/03/2022

Such a great experience, I came back for a second matchday experience

I had a wonderful time with Tomás during the match of Argentinos Juniors against Defensa y Justicia, so I decided to come back against their rivals Vélez Sarsfield. A decision I didn't regret at all, since the second match was even better than the first one. Argentinos Juniors is a smaller barrio club, but that makes this experience so authentic. The barra bravas are standing at the long side of the pitch, which is quite unique. In addition, the club has Diego Maradona running through the veins. All these elements ensure that I would recommend Argentinos Juniors to everyone who wants a taste of the real deal in Buenos Aires.
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Maxmillion Undy

23/03/2022

Argentinos Juniors v Velez Sarsfield

A ground I was not expecting so much from with it being such a small one. The Stadium in the end had a lot to offer and with Tomas there to show exactly what it has and the history of it all made for a brilliant trip. Thank you Homefans and Tomas for an amazing end to my trip!
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Organized by

Tomas

Member Since 2020

15 Reviews