With the Mâs Monumental stadium full in every match, River Plate once again positioned itself at the top of the world football list. According to statistics published by Transfermarkt, the Argentine club achieved the highest average attendance of spectators on the planet for the third consecutive year, establishing a record of 85,018 people per game during the 2025 season.
Record-Breaking Attendance
This achievement not only secured River Plate the first place in the global ranking of average attendance, but also the title for the highest total accumulated audience at local games. Throughout the year, 1,360,288 spectators occupied all available seats at the Monumental stadium. This remarkable figure reflects the tremendous support from fans, despite the team finishing the year without any titles.
Stadium Expansion and Its Effects
The club reached this milestone following significant expansion work at the Monumental stadium, which increased its capacity to 85,018 spectators, establishing it as the largest stadium in South America. Since this renovation, the institution has consistently recorded full attendance for each match, a phenomenon that has continued uninterruptedly since 2023.
Passionate Fan Following
River Plate’s achievement illustrates the profound connection between the club and its fans. “With an average of 85,018 fans per game, the Millonario was the club with the highest attendance of spectators in the world for the third consecutive year,” celebrated the club on social media. This passionate support was pivotal for River Plate to outperform other global football giants.
Competition from European Giants
In this remarkable achievement, River Plate outshone several large institutions from Europe. The report highlighted that the club exceeded the attendance figures of Borussia Dortmund (81,365), Bayern Munich (75,000), Manchester United (73,987), and Real Madrid (73,658), among others. Nearing the top ten are clubs like Milan, Inter, Olympique Marseille, and Roma.
Global Rankings
Notably, River Plate stands as the only Argentine club and one of two South American establishments, alongside Flamengo (10th), within the top ten. The next South American club in attendance, Cruzeiro, sits at the 37th position.
“In this way, River Plate closes the year again at the top in the world in terms of attendance, achieving this achievement for the third consecutive year and reaffirming the unique bond that unites the club with its people,” stated the Núñez club.
Top Ten Clubs by Attendance
- River Plate of Argentina (Monumental Stadium – 85,018 spectators)
- Borussia Dortmund from Germany (Signal Iduna Park – 81,365)
- Bayern Munich from Germany (Allianz Arena – 75,000)
- Manchester United of England (Old Trafford – 73,987)
- Real Madrid of Spain (Santiago Bernabéu – 73,658)
- AC Milan from Italy (Giuseppe Meazza – 73,012)
- Inter of Italy (San Siro – 71,934)
- Olympique Marseille of France (Orange Vélodrome – 64,973)
- Roma of Italy (Rome Olympic – 62,671)
- Flamengo of Brazil (Maracana Stadium – 62,548)