Racing Club Tickets & Matchday Experiences

Getting tickets to Argentina football games used to be nearly impossible for tourists, but major teams like Racing Club are beginning to open their doors.

If you want to experience one of Argentina’s most historic teams you can now buy your tickets directly from the club.

This gives you the security of an authentic ticket and a safe experience that will last the entire night – before, during, and after the game.

I was able to attend a Racing Club game and see them win against Sarmiento.

Keep reading to find out how to get your tickets straight from Racing Club and to hear all about my experience so you know what to expect.

Racing Club, El Primer Grande

I admittedly only got interested in attending Argentina’s football games after the 2022 World Cup win. The excitement was contagious.

So while my knowledge of the sport remains minimal, my admiration of their enthusiasm and the culture around the sport here has only grown.

Racing Club’s home stadium is Estadio Presidente Perón, better known as El Cilindo, in Avellaneda. Located in the greater Buenos Aires area just south of the city limits, it’s easy to reach by taxi or Uber.

The club was founded in 1903 entirely by Argentine players and are known as “El Primer Grande” for being the first team to win a national league championship, a national cup, and an international title.

They won a splattering of titles in their early years, cementing their place in Argentine football history.

Our Racing Club Experience

Racing Club has been on my radar for a while now, as I slowly try to experience every club in and around Buenos Aires. I was excited to finally see El Cilindro in action.

The game didn’t officially start until after 9 pm but we met our host at a nearby bar at around 6 for dinner, drinks, and a bit of a de-briefing/social hour.

It’s a great start to the night, you’ll meet your fellow fans and have a drink or two before going the stadium. If you want a beer, get it now. There is no alcohol at Argentine football games.

Then we walked as a group the stadium to tour the stadium and see the players warm up.

First, we learned about Casa Tita, Racing Club’s youth academy and boarding house (or the pensión de juveniles). Casa Tita provides accommodation, education, and full-time support to a group of 50-60 youth players mostly from the interior of Argentina.

Two of the residents were there to tell us about their experience living at the stadium’s complex, which is about more than just football. The club provides them with an education, requiring all residents to complete high school. Some big names have come out of Casa Tita, including Lautaro Martínez, Rodrigo De Paul and Carlos Alcaraz.

After our visit here we headed into the stadium, passing by the club’s many trophies in their Recinto de Honor. Just before the start we spent some time right on the pitch watching the players warm up just meters from us.

Fans filed into the stadium above us, finding their seats. Eventually, it was time for us to join them in our own reserved seats. Pay attention at the start of the game when excitement is at its highest. The fans behind the goals unfurled banners that cover their entire section as the team ran onto the pitch.

After a losing streak, we were lucky to watch Racing win 3 to 1. Seeing everyone’s joy at each goal and ultimate victory was something we won’t soon forget!

How to get Racing Club tickets

Racing Club has opened up their tickets to tourists but how to get them it isn’t crystal clear on their site. But it truly is very easy, just follow the steps below to get your tickets:

1. Go to https://pass.racingclub.com.ar/
2. Create a free “Hincha Oficial” account which will give you access to Racing’s official booking system
3. Under “Actividades”, go to Events and select your desired game. Don’t see your game? Check again closer to the date as it likely won’t be listed until within three weeks of the date.
4. Enter your details and pay to confirm your spot
5. Confirmation and further details will be sent to you via email. The exact timing will be confirmed when kick off is confirmed, which usually happens around 3 weeks before the game.

📩 If you have any questions or want to book for a large group, send an email to ho*********@************om.ar

What’s included:

• Open bar and food in an exclusive hospitality zone near the stadium
• Access to the Recinto de Honor to view the club’s trophies
• Casa Tita, the club’s academy and boarding house
• Pitch access for the team’s warm-up
• A reserved seat for the match

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