Overview
- River Plate officially confirmed a renovation that will raise the Monumental's capacity to 101,000, club president Stefano Di Carlo announced on Jan. 27.
- The project adds a perimeter-supported 360-degree upper tier with 16,000 new seats and installs a roof designed to cover almost all spectators.
- Work is scheduled to begin in April 2026 and last about three years, with some reports citing a May start and completion in 2029.
- According to the club, the budget will exceed US$100 million and will be financed by international loans plus a new stadium sponsorship agreement.
- River intends to continue hosting home matches during construction, with current capacity reported at 83,000 to 85,000, already the largest in South America.