Argentina · Argentina Primera División
Vélez Sarsfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield
Kit impression
Founded
1910
Years standing
116
Home ground
Estadio José Amalfitani
Capacity
49,540 seats
The Case For Them
Here is the argument for Vélez Sarsfield: Argentina, Argentina Primera División, and a ground called Estadio José Amalfitani. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.
Proper ground
Estadio José Amalfitani takes roughly 49,540, big enough for atmosphere, small enough that you can learn where the singing corner is on your first visit.
You get a nickname
Known as El Fortín (The Fort). That is your new shorthand, your search term and your excuse for buying a scarf.
Easy weekend
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is about 13km from the ground, and Liniers train station is 1km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.
The calendar you inherit
Following Argentina Primera División means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. Argentina becomes part of your week.
Matchday Trip
Ground: Estadio José Amalfitani. Go in a day early, find the pre-match pub, buy the programme.
Nearest airport
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)
13 km / 8 miles from the ground
Nearest station
Liniers train station
Walkable from the platform
Pulling fixtures and table…
Around the ground
Things To Do Near Estadio José Amalfitani
Everything within a short walk of the turnstiles: landmarks, museums and the places worth arriving early for.
Landmarks within a 4 km radius
Matchday Shortlist
- Pre-match pubs
- Somewhere to eat
- Coffee before kick-off
- Museums & galleries
- Beds for the night
- Club shop & ticket office
Opens a map centred on the ground. Two hours before kick-off is the sweet spot.
Route Planner
Getting to Estadio José Amalfitani
Tell us where you set off from and we will lay out the walk, drive, train and flight options into the ground, with live route links.
