La Bombonera

La Bombonera Profile

  • LOCATION: Buenos Aires
  • COUNTRY: Argentina
  • YEAR OPENED: 1940
  • CAPACITY: 54,000
  • OWNER: Boca Juniors Football Club
  • GAME: Football

Officially known as Estadio Alberto J. Armando, La Bombonera is the legendary home of Boca Juniors. The stadium is famous for its unique "flat" vertical stand, which gives it a distinctive bowl-like shape ? hence the nickname ?La Bombonera? ("The Chocolate Box"). Known for its intense atmosphere, tight pitch proximity, and passionate fans, it?s considered one of the most intimidating stadiums for visiting teams. The vibrations from fans chanting and jumping can even be felt on the pitch.