Buenos Aires is also in World Cup mode. And when Argentina plays, the city changes: jerseys and flags appear, cheers ring out on every corner, and plans are made to watch the game with other fans.
For those visiting the city, there are several options to follow the national team on giant screens, in bars, and in public spaces.
Fan Fest and Giant Screens
The City of Buenos Aires organized free events featuring giant screens, activities, music, and food stalls so people can enjoy the matches as a community. The main venue is the Buenos Aires Fan Fest in Plaza Seeber, Palermo, accessible via Avenida del Libertador and Sarmiento, where the national team’s matches and other featured games are broadcast.
In addition, during the World Cup, broadcasts were also held in various neighborhoods, such as Villa Devoto, Retiro, the Obelisk, and Chacarita, depending on the stage of the tournament and the schedule for each match.
Bars and Restaurants to Watch the Matches While Dining
Another quintessentially Buenos Aires option is to watch the game at bars, pizzerias, and restaurants. Many venues in the City of Buenos Aires (CABA) offer special packages with big screens, promotions, and shareable menus during Argentina’s matches.
Some ideal areas to look for these kinds of options are:
Palermo, Recoleta, Villa Devoto, Caballito, San Telmo, and downtown Buenos Aires.
Tips for choosing where to watch
It’s a good idea to arrive early, especially if the match is a decisive one or is being shown on a giant screen. It’s also important to check the official schedule for the city or your chosen venue, as locations and times may change depending on the stage of the World Cup.
Experience the World Cup from HTL
Staying at HTL lets you get around Buenos Aires easily and choose how to experience each match: near public spaces, bars, restaurants, and the city’s classic landmarks.
Because when Argentina plays, it’s not just about watching soccer. It’s about sharing an experience, singing along with strangers, and feeling—even if just for 90 minutes—that the whole city is beating to the same rhythm.
Buenos Aires is waiting for you to experience the World Cup like any other fan.