{"product_id":"playoffs-liga-argentina","title":"Playoffs! Apertura 2026 Last 16 and Quarter Finals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003eIt's Playoff time! The \u003cstrong\u003eArgentinian Liga Profesional de Fútbol Apertura knock-out stage \u003c\/strong\u003eis here - it's do or die, come with Pibe and get your matchday tickets to experience all the drama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003eMatchday tickets for Boca Juniors at the Bombonera, River Plate at the Monumental, Vélez Sarsfield at the Amalfitani and Argentinos Juniors at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium - what will the final match-ups be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eYour matchday experience includes a bilingual expert local guide, match tickets to an Argentine football playoff game, and pre-match food and drink - the best way to experience the passion of fútbol!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffd7a6;\"\u003eHow does it work? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e1) The Argentine Primera División top division is split into two zones in the league phase. The top qualifying teams from both sides play a \u003cstrong\u003ehome game in a straight knockout tie\u003c\/strong\u003e in a a bid to become Apertura champions in 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2) As the knockout ties depend on final league phase positions, the \u003cstrong\u003efinal fixtures will only be confirmed the same week\u003c\/strong\u003e of the match-ups in mid May. However, due to \u003cstrong\u003ecurrent league performance\u003c\/strong\u003e we already know with a good degree of certainty which teams will have a home game in the last 16 and Quarter finals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e3) We work directly \u003cstrong\u003ewith the clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e in Buenos Aires to \u003cstrong\u003esecure match tickets\u003c\/strong\u003e in advance for these high profile games. While final prices are only decided by the league and clubs at short notice, they'll \u003cstrong\u003eset aside the tickets\u003c\/strong\u003e for us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook your spot now \u003c\/strong\u003eto secure your tickets, and we'll inform you of the final ticket price when it's confirmed. If there's any variance in the price you've paid we'll let you know or you can switch to a different game that suits better.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e4) Enjoy the incredible scenes at one of \u003cstrong\u003eBuenos Aires famous football stadiums\u003c\/strong\u003e for these all or nothing games - the high stakes mean \u003cstrong\u003eguaranteed atmosphere\u003c\/strong\u003e a the likes of the \u003cstrong\u003eBombonera, Monumental, Amalfitani, Cilindro and Maradona stadiums\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #113d6d;\"\u003eMatchday Experience Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffd7a6;\"\u003eMeeting -  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe'll meet at our \"\u003cem\u003eprevia\u003c\/em\u003e\" location near the stadiums, to meet the guides and the rest of the group. Your bilingual guides will explain the context of Argentine football, the day’s game and the club's history. More importantly, they’ll let you know exactly what you need to do and be aware of to enjoy the day as a local fan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003eEnjoy the build-up with a proper matchday experience, in some of the most authentic Argentinian neighbourhoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffd7a6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Build-Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYour guide will accompany you in reduced groups (up to 9 pax.) to the correct entrance gate, through the squeeze of security controls and police checkpoints, and finally into the grounds to behold the welcoming \u003cem\u003erecibimientos\u003c\/em\u003e full of shouts, cheers, fireworks, confetti and more - astonishing sights that will stay with you forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffd7a6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Match\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYour guide will keep the group together, and find a good spot among the fans, explaining the songs and describing the stadium's intricacies.\u003cbr\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DssKtRGLbSs\u0026amp;t=9s\" title=\"River Plate vs Boca Juniors Superclásico video\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshort documentary video on Youtube\u003c\/a\u003e from last year's Superclásico - remember to \u003cstrong\u003eLike, Subscribe and Share\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffd7a6;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffd7a6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Come-Down \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e At the end of each day you’ll head back to a secure spot and your guide will assist in pointing you in the right direction to get back home safely. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEach Experience Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eBeer\/soft drink, and somematchday food  (porteño pizza, choripán or similar)🍺🍔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eMatch Ticket  - your guaranteed spot in the stadium 🎟 \u003cem\u003e(price and location to be confirmed with final fixtures)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eExperience Bilingual Guide - to translate, answer your questions and keep everyone safe 😀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eTransport - varies by stadium\/team. Public transport may be included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eNational Photo ID (not a copy\/screenshot).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eVery casual clothing and comfortable footwear for walking\/standing (dress-down!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eCoats\/jackets for the cold\/rain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eYou can bring your phone to take pictures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eLeave your valuables at home and travel light - no handbags, make-up, power banks, water bottles, lighters, umbrellas… these will be confiscated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome cash if you want to buy something extra as credit cards are not often accepted.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eYour psyched-up self, it will be incredibly intense!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eWith fixtures only confirmed for the playoffs a few days before the games, ticket prices and match times are not known in advance. Once we have this information we'll move quickly to organise the matchday experience and fully secure the tickets. We'll ask you to confirm your attendance and if there is a difference in price you can proceed or switch to another game.Standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pibedebarrio.com\/pages\/refund-exchange-policy\" title=\"Refund \u0026amp; Exchange Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation terms\u003c\/a\u003e apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eIf you're selected team is knocked out, or the match date doesn't work for you, we'll offer you an alternative - Buenos Aires has more teams than any other city globally so there's always a great option. You can also ask for a refund according to our refund \u0026amp; exchange policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eFinal ticket prices will be confirmed when the games are set a few days prior. Derbies and high profile games will have higher prices due to increased ticket costs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eFor some clubs, tickets are very hard to come by and are available exclusively to members, sponsors, or can only be found through various levels of re-sale. For others, tickets are available but can only be bought in-person, with local ID\/bank cards, or through various other inventive ways of wasting your time. We will make sure to find tickets for you and guarantee their authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003eThe access to the stadium is filled with different controls and security checks in which police and fans get mixed up, sometimes creating tension. Our expert guides have navigated these sites dozens of times, know the ins and outs, and can anticipate and handle these situations so you don’t have to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003eMany football fans in Argentina are not used to seeing tourists and barely speak English. In a way, this is what makes our experience truly authentic, and we will help with Spanish so no language barriers affect your match-day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003eMany supporters will appreciate it if you show your support through your clothing, by wearing the club's merchandise like a shirt, beanie, jacket, etc. Dressing with the club colours will be fine, but if you want a jersey make sure to take a look at our store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003eFootball in Argentina is an amazing subculture. Our expert guide will let you know everything you need about the context of the game, the history of the clubs, the traditional pre-game rituals, the meaning of the songs you will hear, the significance of the flags and symbols, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003eThe chaos and unpredictability in Argentine football are what makes it uniquely beautiful, and uniquely frustrating. The League often decides fixtures at the last moment, and changes can happen late on also. If this is the case, we will let you know in advance for you to make a decision according to your availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 68, 96);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #114460;\"\u003eRemember there are exchange\/refund options on our \u003ca style=\"color: #114460;\" href=\"https:\/\/pibedebarrio.com\/policies\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pibe de Barrio","offers":[{"title":"Vélez Sarsfield home game* 8-11 May","offer_id":52886884483408,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boca Juniors home game* 8-11 May","offer_id":52886890414416,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Argentinos Juniors home game* 8-11 May","offer_id":52886890971472,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"River Plate home game* 8-11 May","offer_id":52886891004240,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vélez Sarsfield home game* 12-14 May","offer_id":52886893068624,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boca Juniors home game* 12-14 May","offer_id":52886893101392,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Argentinos Juniors home game* 12-14 May","offer_id":52886893134160,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"River Plate home game* 12-14 May","offer_id":52886893166928,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/2785\/1199\/files\/Boca_1.png?v=1775530371","url":"https:\/\/pibedebarrio.com\/products\/playoffs-liga-argentina","provider":"Pibe de Barrio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}