Boca Juniors vs River Plate: Where to watch the Superclásico in the US

The Superclásico, Boca Juniors vs River Plate, is by far the biggest match in Argentina and arguably the fiercest rivalry in the world. And we’ve got the details for you on how to watch.

Where to find Boca Juniors vs River Plate

Starting in 2024, the English-language Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol rights in the US are held by Fanatiz.

In Spanish, Primera games can be found on Fanatiz.

Watch Boca Juniors vs River Plate on US TV

When it comes to continental competitions such as Copa Libertadores or Copa Sudamericana, both English and Spanish coverage is on beIN SPORTS. beIN SPORTS en Español offers Spanish coverage, while certain games (or additional language options) are present via their streaming outlet, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

beIN SPORTS is available select cable and satellite providers, but also thru streaming services Fanatiz, fuboTV and Sling.

Streaming offers

If you’re looking for Spanish coverage for league and cup games, Fanatiz starts at $9.99/month.

History of the Superclásico Rivalry

As with many great rivalries in world football, the Superclásico is a local derby. Both sides hail from Buenos Aires, starting in the same La Boca neighborhood. River Plate was founded in 1901, while Boca came shortly after in 1905. River would move to a more affluent district in 1925, but the local rivalry continued.

The club’s two home stadiums are some of the most iconic in the game. River Plate’s El Monumental is the largest capacity stadium in South America and is also the main home venue of the Argentina national team. Boca’s La Bombonera (“the chocolate box”) got its name due to the unique shape of the stadium. With three steep stands, a distinctive single vertical sideline section, and FIFA-minimum pitch dimensions, the venue creates a compact, intimidating atmosphere unlike anywhere else.

Sadly the clash has often been marred by fan violence. Most recently, at the 2018 Copa Libertadores final, Boca’s bus was attacked by River fans ahead of the second leg, causing the game to be suspended and moved to the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain.

The two sides have played over 250 times in official matches. Both sides can count legendary players in their ranks. Names like Riquelme, Diego Maradona, Carlos Tevez, Enzo Francescoli, Ariel Ortega, Hernán Crespo and many more have graced the pitch over the years in this historic fixture.

All-time results in all competitions:

Most recently in the Superclásico, Boca defeated River 1-0 at La Bombonera on September 11, 2022.

For more info about each club and upcoming schedules and TV listings, check out our Boca Juniors and River Plate club pages.