River presses on with the Monumental expansion: the details | OneFootball

The Millionaire has begun the first structural work to transform the stadium into one of the most modern and largest in the world. Its capacity will reach 101,000 spectators.

While preparing to play the Apertura Tournament semifinal against Rosario Central, River is also moving forward with one of the most ambitious projects in its history: the expansion and roofing of the Monumental. This Thursday, the first construction activity officially began inside the club with the demolition of different areas that will be used to set up the massive construction site.

The initial tasks included demolishing the pelota paleta courts, the old paddle court, and the roller hockey rink, which was relocated. That entire section will now be used to install the operational base from which the work will be carried out to turn the stadium into one of the most important on the planet.

The idea of the leadership headed by Stefano Di Carlo and the companies in charge is to take advantage of the football break during the 2026 World Cup to begin the first major stage of the project. That is why internal work and the reorganization of different areas of the club have been underway for weeks.

“It will have a capacity of 101,000 people and will be one of the three most important stadiums in the world,” Di Carlo said during the project’s official presentation. He also stressed that the renovation will place River “on the level of the biggest clubs on the planet.”

One of the most striking aspects of the project will be the stadium’s new full roof. The structure will be supported by more than 100 V-shaped columns installed around the perimeter of the Monumental. The roof will feature a translucent membrane that will allow sunlight in to maintain the hybrid grass, as well as an acoustic metal covering that will significantly improve the sound experience inside the stadium.

The project will also include a modern skywalk, a high panoramic walkway similar to the one at Tottenham’s stadium in England, developed together with a renowned German company specializing in roof engineering.

Thanks to the full coverage of the stands, River will be able to build a new fifth tier with 13 additional rows, which will add 16,000 new seats and bring the total capacity to 101,000 actual spectators: 77,000 seats and 24,000 terrace spots.

In addition, the club announced that a large part of those new spots will come at no additional cost for members, making it possible to have approximately 40,000 seats at no extra charge on top of the membership fee.

Other planned innovations include new towers with elevators and stairways, giant screens behind the goals in the Sívori and Centenario ends, more food services, medical areas, renovated boxes, and a 360° banner in the upper stands.

The project will be financed through a loan that the club will repay over ten years, with a three-year grace period, using the income generated by the increased capacity, concerts, the ticketing system, and future commercial agreements linked to the stadium’s naming rights.

According to the planned schedule, the work will continue until 2029 and will only force River to give up home-field advantage for three matches, mainly taking advantage of the World Cup break. Meanwhile, the Monumental

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