Boca approve budget to start La Bombonera expansion to 80,000 | OneFootball

Under Juan Román Riquelme, Boca Juniors have approved the budget to launch La Bombonera's expansion, set to take capacity to 80,000.

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, the Assembly of Representatives passed the Economic-Financial Budget for Exercise No. 123, which runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The vote was 123 in favour and 51 against at the revamped Salón Filiberto, confirming funds to start the works.

Stadium investments carry a subtotal of $15,432,000,000 pesos, prioritising an increase in capacity at the Alberto J. Armando. The club projects a surplus of more than $3,402 million pesos, with no need to factor in player sales.

The Plan integral de ampliación y mejoras etapa 1 will receive $11,200,000,000 pesos. This opening phase will lay the foundations for a masterplan that includes a new fourth tier and lift towers.

The budget also provides for essential complementary works, including interior interventions worth $1,440 million pesos, the second stage of the Platea L and upgrades to commercial and access areas such as the Hard Rock store and the Hall de Ingreso.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar