Overview
- River completed the executive design with German firm SBP and plans to open bids in February, aiming to sign a contract within about 30 days.
- The expansion adds a continuous 360° fifth tier with 16,000 seats reserved for members, arranged in red‑and‑white to form a flag motif.
- A new perimeter roof on an independent column structure will shield nearly all spectators while keeping the pitch open to natural light.
- The club expects minimal disruption to home fixtures during construction, with a maximum of three matches potentially relocated over three years.
- The investment is estimated at over US$100 million, with lender talks under confidentiality, and River says the upgraded venue would be the largest in South America and among the world’s biggest club stadiums.