​Average 85,018 Spectators! River Plate Tops 2025 Global Club Home Attendance Ranking

December 28 – According to the 2025 home attendance ranking released by Transfermarkt, River Plate once again leads globally with an average of 85,018 spectators per match, surpassing numerous European and South American giants and making the Estadio Monumental the most attended stadium on the planet.

This is no fleeting achievement but reflects a sustained trend rooted in the club's deep social foundation, modernized infrastructure, and historic connection with its members and supporters. During the 2025 Argentine Primera División Torneo Apertura, River Plate sold out every home match, attracting a total of 1,360,288 spectators across 16 home games – the highest figure recorded in any league worldwide during the analyzed period.

The expansion and modernization of the Estadio Monumental marked a turning point in the club's institutional development. With its current capacity of 85,018, River Plate not only boasts the largest stadium in South America but has also transformed it into a symbol of contemporary global football.

2025 Home Attendance Ranking:
1. River Plate – Average 85,018  
2. Borussia Dortmund – Average 81,365  
3. Bayern Munich – Average 75,000  
4. Manchester United – Average 73,987  
5. Real Madrid – Average 73,658  

River Plate is the only club in the top 20 consistently breaking the 85,000-spectator barrier, establishing a clear advantage even when compared to Europe's most iconic stadiums.

Global Attendance Leadership Tied to River Plate's Social Model 
With a massive base of over 350,000 members, the club continually reinforces a model where fans are not merely spectators but central participants in the institution's life. This bond is supported by a long-term project that combines responsible management, sustained investment in infrastructure, professionalism across all sporting areas, and the club's openness to the community and the world. Under the leadership of presidents such as Rodolfo D'Onofrio, Jorge Brito, and since 2025, Stefano Di Carlo, River Plate has solidified a continuity-driven approach, modernizing its facilities, enhancing the Ezeiza training complex, and promoting the River Plate brand internationally.

Backed by a Solid and Dynamic Sporting and Youth System  
The packed stands are rooted in a coherent sporting project. According to the CIES Football Observatory, River Plate ended 2025 with the best academy in the Americas and third-best globally. It is also the Argentine club with the most homegrown players active in major leagues worldwide (97) and serves as a regional benchmark for youth development, directly impacting the national team and top European leagues.

At the youth level, the club has again excelled domestically and internationally, including winning the "Messi Cup" in the United States against elite academies such as Barcelona, Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Atlético Madrid.

At the first-team level, River Plate maintained continuity with Marcelo Gallardo as the sporting pillar of the project, reaffirming an identifiable and historically consistent competitive identity.

River Plate: A Benchmark from South America  
Leading the attendance ranking ahead of major European clubs speaks not only to River Plate's drawing power but also to its cultural and sporting influence. Amid significant economic disparities, the club continues to compete in terms of visibility, impact, and international presence. River Plate is the only Argentine club in the global top 20 and one of the few South American clubs, alongside Flamengo, to feature prominently, cementing its role as an ambassador for South American football and one of the world's most influential institutions.

A Year-End Summary Reinforcing Identity
As 2025 concludes, River Plate is strengthened across social, institutional, sporting, and youth development dimensions. Topping the global attendance ranking is not an isolated achievement but the natural outcome of a model that prioritizes belonging, planning, and identity.

Source: Mundo Deportivo