José Amalfitani Stadium Stadium
Buenos Aires stadium, home ground of Vélez Sarsfield
In Buenos Aires's Liniers neighborhood, José Amalfitani Stadium hosts Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield matches; tourists come for Argentine football culture, matchday atmosphere, and to photograph the stadium that anchors local community life.
José Amalfitani Stadium at a Glance#
Address: Estadio José Amalfitani (Vélez Sársfield), Liniers, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Website: https://www.velezsarsfield.com.ar
About José Amalfitani Stadium#
José Amalfitani Stadium is a football stadium in the Liniers district of Buenos Aires, Argentina, serving as the home of Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield. It is one of the larger club stadia in the Buenos Aires area and is often referred to by the club nickname, El Fortín.
The venue holds tens of thousands of spectators and regularly hosts Primera División fixtures and national cup matches. It is equipped for large crowd events and has hosted non-sporting events on occasion.
The stadium was developed and expanded across the 20th century and has seen multiple renovations to seating, stands and facilities. It is named after José Amalfitani, a long-serving club president associated with the club’s growth.
Geographically the stadium sits in the western part of Buenos Aires city, in the Liniers neighborhood, and is served by local transport links connecting it to central Buenos Aires and the wider metropolitan area.
- Home stadium: Commonly known as El Fortín, it is the home stadium of Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield and hosts domestic football matches and occasional concerts.
- Location: Located in the Liniers neighborhood on the west side of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, it is one of the major football venues in the city.
How to Get to José Amalfitani Stadium#
Estadio José Amalfitani (Vélez Sarsfield) is in the Liniers neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The easiest public-transit access is by train on the Sarmiento Line to Liniers station; the stadium is a short walk from the station (a few minutes on foot). By car it is west of downtown Buenos Aires (roughly 8-12 km from Plaza de Mayo depending on route), commonly reached via Avenida Rivadavia; allow 20-40 minutes driving time depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting José Amalfitani Stadium#
- Take the Sarmiento commuter train to Liniers station and walk from there to avoid match-day traffic and scarce parking in the neighborhood.
- Buy tickets in advance through the club's official channels for high-demand fixtures and arrive early-large crowds form around gates for popular games.
- If you want insider context, look for club-run museum or stadium-tour opportunities on non-match days (availability varies).
Best Time to Visit José Amalfitani Stadium#
Visit during spring or the Argentine football season for comfortable weather and the best chance to experience a live match atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near José Amalfitani Stadium#
José Amalfitani Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1079 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 24° | 114 mm | some cloud | 63% | 4.0 m/s | 3.0 extreme | 14.0h |
| February | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 23° | 106 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.2h |
| March | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 113 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 101 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| June | Very Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
| July | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| August | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.7h |
| September | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.7h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| November | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 103 mm | some cloud | 68% | 4.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.8h |
| December | Excellent | 17° - 29° | 23° | 101 mm | some cloud | 63% | 4.2 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 14.3h |
