History and description

It originally seated just over 42,000 spectators, but was later expanded to its current capacity of 80,000. The stadium has been the venue for a number of important matches in Argentinian football, most notably the first-ever World Cup qualification match between Argentina and Chile in 1978 and the Copa America Centenario final in 2016. The Estadio Juan Domingo Presidente Perón is a stadium that was built between 1947 and 1950 and has a current capacity of 80,000 spectators. It is often referred to as El Cilindro because of its cylindrical shape. The stadium has played host to a number of important matches in Argentine football, most notably the first-ever World Cup qualification match between Argentina and Chile in 1978 and the Copa America Centenario final in 2016. The new Estadio Presidente Perón was constructed on the same site as Racing's old ground and was made possible by a government loan. In return for his support, then Argentine president Perón was made honorary president, his wife Evita honorary member, and the stadium was named in his honour.

On 3 September 1950, the El Cilindro opened with a league match between Racing and Velez Sarsfield.

The stadium was initially designed to hold about 100,000 people, but it regularly passed this number as many fans entered illegally. For example, an estimated 115,000 people were witness of Racing beating Celtic in the second leg of the 1967 Intercontinental Cup final.

The Cilindro underwent a large redevelopment project between 1995 and 1997, which included the construction of a roof that covered all seats. At the same time, the capacity got reduced to its current amount.

While being one of Argentina's largest stadiums, it was never chosen as a venue for any international tournament held in Argentina. This includes tournaments that took place nearby such as Estadio Monumental.

(photos of the present Estadio Presidente Peron below)

How to get to El Cilindro

The stadium has a capacity of approximately 50,000 people. The Estadio Presidente Peron is located in Avellaneda, south of Buenos Aires within the Capital Federal city limits. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 50,000 people and lies about 7 km south of Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires? microcentro, and about 4 km from La Boca area. Do Bus 10 and 17 both connect the stadium with Buenos Aires' microcentro? Yes, they do. Get on Bus 10 at Maipú (which runs north-south through downtown), and get off at Avenida Manuel Belgrano, one block from the stadium. The ride will take approximately 35 minutes and will go through La Boca neighbourhood. This information can also be found on line 100 (a north-south line), 148 (a east-west line), 98 (a southbound line that connects to Line 45 south of downtown), 154 (a eastbound line that connects to Line 153 in Palermo).

If you would like to avoid the sometimes confusing Buenos Aires bus system, taking a train to Dario Maxi (Santillan y Kosteki) is an alternative. The walk from Dario Maxi station to El Cilindro only takes 10 minutes. Frequent trains depart from Plaza Constitucion station (which is on metro line C) for the 8-minute journey.

Address: Pasaje Mozart y O.O. Corbatta, Avellaneda, Provincia de Buenos Aires

Racing Tickets

Tickets can usually be bought from the stadium, the club office at Nogoya 3045 in the west of Buenos Aires, or the club store at Lavalle 1650 in the microcentro. Tickets are usually also available on the day of the match at the ticket windows of the stadium.

Prices for concessions also vary depending on where you buy them. Tickets can vary depending on the opponent, but expect to pay from AR$250 to AR$400 for a place at one of the terraces and between AR$400 and AR$800 for a seat. Prices for concessions also vary depending on where you purchase them.

For more information call +54 4502 7396 or email [email protected]

Relevant Internet links

The website Racingclub.com.ar is the official website of Racing Club. Buenos Aires has an official website called www.bue.gov.ar which can help plan bus or metro trips around the city. The website Comoviajo.com provides information about bus and metro routes in Buenos Aires. There is an earthen moat around the pitch at this football stadium which I have never seen before. It was also amusing to me that there were a couple of dogs freely roaming through the crowd on one of the long sides of the stadium.

Attended a Racing vs Godoy Cruz game on August 31st. I bought my ticket online beforehand, and had to take the confirmation email to a ticket window on Diego Milito Street. I then exchanged the email for a card which is used for entry. It is important to have a copy of the confirmation email with you at all times, as the card does not tell you which turnstiles to use.

My ticket appeared to allow me access for the area that La Guardia Imperial is located in and the tier above them. I chose to locate myself in the latter. Although there was not a huge crowd, no doubt partially because of the opposition and partly because of Racing's poor start to the season, there was still a very good atmosphere.

There is a moat around the pitch at this football stadium, which I have never seen before. It was also amusing to me that there were a couple of dogs freely roaming through the crowd on one of the long sides of the stadium.

You can see the other stadium (Independiente's) from the Presidente Peron. But this one is better not only for its capacity but also for its architecture structure. If you like football and you are in Buenos Aires, you will have a good time here. Recommended.

The Presidente Peron Stadium can be seen from the Independiente Stadium. However, this stadium is better because of its capacity and architecture structure. If you enjoy football and are in Buenos Aires, this stadium is a good place to visit. Recommended.

Train from Buenos Aires takes about 10 minutes and a short walk from the station. Right next to the stadium is Independiente stadium.

It is well worth a visit, as the structure and detail is incredible. Train tickets from Buenos Aires to Estadio Independiente cost about 10 minutes and can be reached by walking from the train station about 15 minutes away. The stadium itself is well worth a visit, as its impressive structure and detail can be seen in person.

I found a taxi outside the ground after the game with no problem. However, the price for this taxi ride was 300 pesos. The driver did, however, state the increased price before we left. I was glad I visited this ground and would recommend it to anyone who has the chance.

I found a taxi outside the ground after the game with no problem. However, the price was 300 Pesos, and the driver did state the increased price before we left. I was glad I visited this ground and would recommend it to anyone if they have the chance.