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

The Superclásico, Boca Juniors vs River Plate, is by far the largest match in Argentina and arguably the fiercest rivalry on the planet. And we’ve received the main points for you on how you can watch.

The place to search out Boca Juniors vs River Plate

Beginning and 2021 and via at the least 2024, the English-language Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol rights within the US are held by CBS Sports activities, which streams each league match on Paramount+.

Along with the Primera, Paramount+ can also be the unique English-language dwelling of Copa de la Liga Profesional and Supercopa Argentina.

In Spanish, Primera video games will be discovered on each Fanatiz and ViX+.

Watch Boca Juniors vs River Plate on US TV

Relating to continental competitors equivalent to Copa Libertadores or Copa Sudamericana, each English and Spanish protection is on beIN SPORTS. beIN SPORTS en Español gives Spanish protection, whereas sure video games (or extra language choices) are current by way of their streaming outlet, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

beIN SPORTs is accessible choose cable and satellite tv for pc suppliers, but in addition via streaming companies Fanatiz, fuboTV and Sling.

Full full protection, you’ll want Paramount+ and entry to beIN SPORTS. fuboTV is a stable choice if you would like beIN, because it additionally comes with channels equivalent to FOX, USA, NBC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes – which present different leagues and competitions together with the World Cup, Premier League, LaLiga and extra.

Streaming gives

Paramount+ begins at $4.99 per 30 days and likewise consists of UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Serie A, the Brasileirão and NWSL, in addition to choose worldwide competitions.

fuboTV (with entry to beIN for CONMEBOL video games) is $74.99/month and gives a free 7-day trial.

When you’re on the lookout for Spanish protection for league and cup video games, Fanatiz begins at $9.99/month, whereas ViX+ runs $6.99/month.

Historical past of the Superclásico rivalry

As with lots of the nice rivalries in world soccer, the Superclásico is an area derby. Each side hail from Buenos Aires, and every began in the identical La Boca neighborhood. River Plate was based in 1901, whereas Boca got here shortly after in 1905. River would transfer to a extra prosperous district in 1925, however the native rivalry continued.

The membership’s two dwelling stadiums are a number of the most iconic within the sport. River Plate’s El Monumental is the most important capability stadium in South America and can also be the principle dwelling venue of the Argentina nationwide staff. Boca’s La Bombonera (“the chocolate field”) received its identify as a result of distinctive form of the stadium. With three steep stands, a particular single vertical sideline part, and FIFA-minimum pitch dimensions, the venue creates a compact, intimidating environment not like wherever else.

Sadly the conflict has typically been marred by fan violence. Most just lately, on the 2018 Copa Libertadores ultimate, Boca’s bus was attacked by River followers forward of the second leg, inflicting the sport to be suspended and moved to the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain.

The 2 sides have performed over 250 occasions in official matches. Each side can rely legendary gamers amongst their ranks. Names like Riquelme, Diego Maradona, Carlos Tevez, Enzo Francescoli, Ariel Ortega, Hernán Crespo and plenty of extra have graced the pitch over time on this historic fixture.

All time ends in all competitions:

Most just lately within the Superclásico, Boca defeated River 1-0 at La Bombonera on September 11, 2022.

For more information about every membership, in addition to upcoming schedules and TV listings, try our Boca Juniors and River Plate membership pages.