Football Soccer in Buenos Aires - Calendar of matches 2026


The fixture of matches in the local 1st Division futbol championship to be played in Buenos Aires on the first half of the year 2026 has been announced.

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FIXTURE

JANUARY 2026
Sunday 25: Independiente vs Estudiantes de La Plata
Sunday 25: San Lorenzo vs Lanus
Sunday 25: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Racing Club
Sunday 25: Argentinos Juniors vs Sarmiento
Wednesday 28: Velez Sarsfield vs Talleres
Wednesday 28: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Boca Juniors
Wednesday 28: Huracan vs Independiente Rivadavia
Wednesday 28: Racing Club vs Rosario Central
Wednesday 28: River Plate vs Gimnasia de La Plata

FEBRUARY 2026
Sunday 1: Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield
Sunday 1: San Lorenzo vs Central Cordoba
Sunday 1: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Aldosivi
Sunday 1: Argentinos Juniors vs Belgrano
Sunday 8: Velez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors
Sunday 8: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Deportivo Riestra
Sunday 8: Racing Club vs Argentinos Juniors
Sunday 8: River Plate vs Tigre
Sunday 15: Independiente vs Lanus
Sunday 15: Argentinos Juniors vs River Plate
Sunday 15: Huracan vs Sarmiento
Sunday 22: Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate
Sunday 22: Estudiantes Lp vs Sarmiento
Sunday 22: Argentinos Juniors vs Lanus
Sunday 22: San Lorenzo vs Estudiantes De Río Cuarto
Wednesday 25: San Lorenzo vs Instituto de Córdoba
Wednesday 25: Velez Sarsfield vs Deportivo Riestra
Wednesday 25: Racing Club vs Independiente de Rivadavia
Sunday 25: River Plate vs Banfield
Sunday 25: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Rosario Central

MARCH 2026
Sunday 1: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield
Sunday 1: Independiente vs Central Cordoba
Sunday 1: Argentinos Juniors vs Barracas Central
Sunday 1: Huracan vs Belgrano
Sunday 8: San Lorenzo vs Independiente
Sunday 8: Velez Sarsfield vs Newells Old Boys
Sunday 8: Racing Club vs Huracan
Sunday 8: River Plate vs Atlético Tucuman
Sunday 8: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Argentinos Juniors
Wednesday 11: Independiente vs Union
Wednesday 11: Argentinos Juniors vs Rosario Central
Wednesday 11: Huracan vs River Plate
Wednesday 11: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Lanus
Sunday 15: San Lorenzo vs Defensa Y Justicia
Sunday 15: Racing Club vs Estudiantes De Río Cuarto
Sunday 15: River Plate vs Sarmiento
Sunday 15: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Independiente Rivadavia
Sunday 22: Velez Sarsfield vs Lanus
Sunday 22: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Central Cordoba
Sunday 22: Independiente vs Talleres
Sunday 22: Huracan vs Barracas Central

APRIL 2026
Sunday 5: San Lorenzo vs Estudiantes de La Plata
Sunday 5: River Plate vs Belgrano
Sunday 5: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Huracan
Sunday 5: Argentinos Juniors vs Banfield
Sunday 5: Independiente vs Racing Club
Sunday 5: Argentinos Juniors vs Platense
Sunday 12: Velez Sarsfield vs Central Cordoba
Sunday 12: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Union
Sunday 12: Huracan vs Rosario Central
Sunday 12: Racing Club vs River Plate
Sunday 19: Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia
Sunday 19: San Lorenzo vs Velez Sarsfield
Sunday 19: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Estudiantes De Río Cuarto
Sunday 19: Argentinos Juniors vs Atlético Tucuman
Sunday 19: River Plate vs Boca Juniors
Sunday 26: Velez Sarsfield vs Union
Sunday 26: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Talleres
Sunday 26: Huracan vs Argentinos Juniors
Sunday 26: Racing Club vs Barracas Central
Sunday 26: River Plate vs Aldosivi

Schedule subject to change of dates and addition of new matches depending on the progress of the tournaments, please check regularly for updates.

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Teatro Colon 2026 Season


The prestigious TEATRO COLON OF BUENOS AIRES, one of the most important Opera Houses in the world, has announced the program for its 2026 SEASON.

In 2026, Teatro Colon celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra by presenting 19 subscription concerts and 8 extraordinary concerts, four of which are outside the venue, reaching an increasingly wider audience.
A season that will feature prominent national and international conductors and soloists, and in which no less than 10 premieres of works will be offered.
In addition to co-productions such as the Great Performers and [Aura] cycles, 2026 will feature proposals such as Astor, Piazzolla Eternal, and the multisensory experiences of the new Immersive Colón cycle, which will open with Monet and continue with Aida.

OPERA
The 2026 Opera Season will consist of seven subscription series and three chamber opera productions. Die Walküre will mark the return of Wagner and German musical drama to the stage of Teatro Colón. French opera will be represented by Jacques Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann, with a revival of Eugenio Zanetti’s acclaimed production, which the Theater unveiled in 2019. Contemporary creation will arrive with the world premiere of Dementia, a work that the institution commissioned from the celebrated Argentine composer Oscar Strasnoy.
The Italian tradition, the foundation of this theater's origins, will be present in the 2026 Season with five titles ranging from 19th-century "bel canto", with Vincenzo Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi, a lyric tragedy; Puccini's Manon Lescaut, in a concert version to be presented at Palacio Libertad; Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci and Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, opening the season with all the intensity of verismo; and Giuseppe Verdi's monumental Otello
The Chamber Opera series will offer the opportunity to experience three essential 20th-century works: Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale, Weill Brecht's The Threepenny Opera, and Benjamin Britten's The Turn of the Screw.
In this 2026 season, the great Argentine singers of today will be present, assuming leading roles in each of the season's titles, which will also feature some of the most outstanding and valued international figures.

BALLET
The Ballet, under the direction of Julio Bocca, will present 8 productions and will once again feature the star visit of Marianela Núñez, who will star in the opening of the season with Swan Lake and the closing of the season with The Nutcracker.
The Ballet will encompass everything from Tchaikovsky's captivating creations to the world premiere of Borges, a work that pays tribute to the celebrated Argentine writer, commissioned by Teatro Colón and choreographed by Goyo Montero, featuring music by Gustavo Santaolalla and Owen Belton. 
Kenneth MacMillan's magnificent Manon will also be featured this season, which will also include the Argentine premieres of three gems from the 20th and 21st centuries: Études by Harald Lander, Aftermath by the Argentine choreographer Demis Volpi, and Come in by Aszure Barton, integrating the Mixed Program. 
Midway through the season will come the Argentine premiere of Alice in Wonderland, the magnificent creation by Christopher Wheeldon, which will be performed by the Royal Danish Ballet.

CONCERTS
Alongside its work in the operatic field, the Resident Orchestra will present three concerts led by its new principal conductor, the Argentinian Alejo Pérez, dedicated to great works of the repertoire.
Completing the extensive concert season, the Academic Orchestra, Argentina's premier musical institution, will offer a series of eight concerts from March to December.
The Berliner Philharmoniker will return to the stage of Teatro Colón after twenty-six years to offer 3 concerts, led by Kirill Petrenko, its principal conductor and featuring pianist Daniil Trifonov as soloist.

CONTEMPORARY COLON
The Colón Contemporary will offer four new performances in the Main Hall. Featuring five Latin American premieres of works from the 20th and 21st centuries, this series will encompass everything from symphonic genres to major creations for mixed media (acoustic instruments + electronics), opening its season with a screening and live performance of the iconic film Blade Runner.

COLON FOR KIDS
With five titles designed for the whole family, including operas and ballets, the Colón for Children program will feature everything from King Arthur, a semi-opera with magnificent English Baroque music, to Lyrical Tales, two micro-operas based on the imaginations of Argentine writers. These will be joined by adapted versions of The Barber of Seville and Swan Lake, culminating the season with the magic of A Christmas Dream, in which opera and dance intertwine. l

GOLDEN HALL CONCERT SERIES
Structured around 11 thematic axes, the Golden Hall will offer numerous performances dedicated to choral, vocal, and instrumental music.
From chamber music to urban expressions such as tango and jazz, as well as the dialogue between diverse artistic languages, giving rise to young Argentine talents while also paying homage to the great masters of national music.

The full 2026 Season's program (in Spanish only) can be downloaded through this link.

TICKETS:
Tickets for the Extraordinary performances of the Swan Lake and Philharmonic Orchestra are on sale through this LINK
Individual tickets for all the 2026 performances will go on sale from February 18th, 2026, through the theater's website, or at the Box office: Tucuman 1171
Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm.
Sundays and holidays from 9 am to 5 pm
(Except May 1st, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1st).

For more information and tickets, visit Teatro Colón official website.


November in Buenos Aires, Jacaranda trees in bloom


Every November is the time of jacaranda trees in bloom, and Buenos Aires gets painted in lavender blue. Jacaranda trees are scattered all around the city, making this the most beautiful time of the year to visit Buenos Aires, for the unique chance to admire these beautiful trees in full bloom.

The first specimen of Jacaranda, a tree original from the North-west of Argentina, was planted in Buenos Aires in 1875 on the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero Park, and since then it has been spread all over the city for its ornamental value in the different plantation programs. 

Some of the most beautiful specimens of Jacaranda trees can be admired in Plaza San Martin; along Avenida Figueroa Alcorta; Avenida Sarmiento; Avenida 9 de Julio; Avenida Libertador near Plaza Francia (Recoleta); Plaza Italia; Plaza Alemania; Plaza de Mayo; Plaza Congreso; Palermo Parks; the Rose Garden, and many streets all across the city.


















2025 Spring Polo Season & Triple Crown


The Argentine Polo Association (AAP) has announced the Schedule the 2025 Triple Crown, made up by three most important Polo tournaments worldwide: Hurlingham Club Open - the oldest Polo tournament in the world; Tortugas Country Club Open; and the world-class Argentine Open Championship, played every year at the Cathedral of Polo in Palermo.

Don't miss the opportunity of attending one of these world class events and watching the best polo players in the world in action! Contact me through this Contact Form, or by email to: sandra@batravelguide.com to inquire about tickets, Hospitality, or private transportation to the Clubs.

The teams participating in the Triple Crown are:

La Natividad La Dolfina (40): Adolfo Cambiaso (10), Poroto Cambiaso (10), Camilo Castagnola (10), Bartolomé Castagnola (10).
UAE Polo (37): Pablo Pieres (9), Lucas Monteverde (9), Tomás Panelo (9), Juan Martín Nero (10).
Los Machitos (32): Victorino Ruíz Jorba (8), Teodoro Lacau (8), Diego Cavanagh (8), Alfredo Bigatti (8).
Sol de Agosto (32): Benjamín Panelo (8), Facundo Sola (8), Paco de Narváez (7), Juan Martín Zubía (9).
La Irenita La Hache (37): Hilario Ulloa (9), Francisco Elizalde (9), Pablo Mac Donough (10), Ignatius du Plessis (9).
Ellerstina-Indios Chapaleufu (36): Facundo Pieres (10), Gonzalo Pieres (9), Antonio Heguy (8), Cruz Heguy (9).
La Ensenada (34): Juan Britos (8), Guollermo Caset (9), Jerónimo del Carril (9), Rufino Bensadón (8).
La Hache Cría & Polo (32): Carlos María Ulloa (8), Joaquín Pittaluga (8), Bautista Bayugar (8), Iñaki Laprida (8).
La Zeta Kazak (30): Louis Hine 6, Lorenzo Chavanne 7, David Stirling Jr 9, Nicolás Pieres 8.
La Dolfina II (31): Lucas Criado Jr 7, Gonzalo Ferrari 8, Mariano González Jr 8, Isidro Strada 8. 


SCHEDULES
(Updates and results in red)

September 23 - October 4
132nd HURLINGHAM CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Ayrshire Cup
Organized by Hurlingham Club. Hurlingham
*The Final on October 4 will be played at Hurlingham Club.

DATE 1: Tuesday, September 23
Reprogrammed. New date: Wednesday, September 24
1:30 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 29 vs La Hache Cría & Polo 4 (Game 1)
4:00 pm: Ellerstina-Indios Chapaleufu 13 vs Los Machitos 6 (Game 2)

DATE 2: Wednesday, September 24
Reprogrammed. New date: Thursday, September 25
1:30 pm: La Irenita La Hache 14 vs Sol de Agosto 11 (Game 3)
4:00 pm: UAE Polo 21 vs La Ensenada 13 (Game 4)

DATE 3: (Semi Finals I): Saturday, September 27 Suspended for rain
New date: Tuesday, September 30
1:30 pm:  Semi Final Drysdale I: La Hache Cría & Polo 14 vs Los Machitos 18
4:00 pm: Semi Final Open I: La Natividad La Dolfina 13 vs Ellerstina-Indios Chapaleufu 12

DATE 4: (Semi Finals II): Sunday, September 28 Suspended for rain
New date: Wednesday, October 1
1:30 pm: Semi Final Drysdale II: Sol de Agosto 17 vs La Ensenada 19
4:00 pm: Simi Final Open II: La Irenita La Hache 9 vs UAE Polo 13

FINAL Drysdale Cup: Saturday October 4 (Argentine Polo Association in Pilar)
11:00 am: Los Machitos 13 vs La Ensenada 15

FINAL OPEN: Saturday, October 4
4:00 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 12 vs UAE Polo 9
LA NATIVIDAD LA DOLFINA CHAMPION OF THE 132nd HURLINGHAM OPEN

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October 7 - October 25
85th TORTUGAS COUNTRY CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Emilio de Anchorena Cup
Organized by Tortugas Country Club
*All the games will be played at Tortugas Country Club.
*Dates 1 - 4: Free entrance to the public.

DATE 1: Tuesday, October 7 Reprogrammed
New date: Friday, October 10
1:30 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 22 vs Sol de Agosto 12
4:00 pm: La Irenita La Hache 14 vs Los Machitos 15

DATE 2: Wednesday, October 8 Reprogrammed
New date: Saturday, October 11
11:00 am: Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 16 vs La Ensenada 15
1:30 pm: UAE Polo 18 vs La Hache Cria & Polo 12

DATE 3: Tuesday, October 14
1:30 pm: Los Machitos 14 vs Sol de Agosto 13
4:00 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 22 vs La Irenita La Hache 8

DATE 4: Wednesday, October 15
1:30 pm: Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 17 vs La Hache Cria & Polo 7
4:00 pm: UAE Polo 14 vs La Ensenada 15

DATE 5 (Semi Final I): Saturday, October 18
1:30 pm: Sol de Agosto 19 vs La Irenita La Hache 13
4:00 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 23 vs Los Machitos 7

DATE 6 (Semi Final II): Sunday, October 19
1:30 pm: La Ensenada 18 vs La Hache Cria & Polo 13
4:00 pm: Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 14 vs UAE Polo 12

FINAL: Saturday, October 25 Suspended for rain
New date: Thursday, November 30
5:00 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 12 vs Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 11
LA NATIVIDAD LA DOLFINA CHAMPION OF THE 85th TORTUGAS OPEN

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November 1 - December 6
132nd ARGENTINE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
* All the games will be played at Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo.
* Dates 1 - 8: FREE ENTRANCE TO THE PUBLIC

DATE 1 - Saturday, November 1
2:00 pm: UAE Polo 13 vs La Zeta Kazak 12
4:30 pm: Los Machitos 15 vs Sol de Agosto 16 (Game 1)

DATE 2 - Sunday, November 2
4:30 pm: La Ensenada 17 vs La Hache Cria & Polo 18 (Game 2)

DATE 2 - Monday, November 3
4:30 pm: Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 11 vs La Dolfina II 9

DATE 3 - Saturday, November 8
2:00 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 22 vs La Zeta Kazak 11
4:30 pm: UAE Polo 16 vs Sol de Agosto 10

DATE 4 - Sunday, November 9
2:00 pm: La Irenita La Hache 23 vs La Dolfina II 13
4:30 pm: Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 21 vs La Hache Cria & Polo 10

DATE 5 - Saturday, November 15
2:00 pm: Sol de Agosto 11 vs La Zeta Kazak 16
4:30 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 18 vs Los Machitos 6

DATE 6 - Sunday, November 16 Suspended for rain
New date: Monday, November 17
2:00 pm: La Hache Cria & Polo 8 vs La Dolfina II 18
4:30 pm: La Irenita La Hache 17 vs La Ensenada 14

DATE 7 - Saturday, November 22 Suspended for rain
New date: Monday, November 24
2:00 pm: UAE Polo 15 vs Los Machitos 12
4:30 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 20 vs Sol de Agosto 6

DATE 8 - Sunday, November 23
2:00 pm: La Irenita La Hache 15 vs La Hache Cria & Polo 16
4:30 pm: Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 14 vs La Ensenada 12

DATE 9 - SEMIFINAL I - Saturday, November 29 Suspended for rain
New date: Wednesday, December 3
2:00 pm: Los Machitos 10 vs La Zeta Kazak 16
4:30 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 16 vs UAE Polo 14

DATE 10 - SEMIFINAL II - Sunday, November 3Suspended for rain
New date: Thursday, December 4
2:00 pm: La Ensenada 16 vs La Dolfina II 11
4:30 pm: Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 13 vs La Irenita La Hache 12

FINAL - Saturday, December 6 Reprogrammed
New date: Sunday, December 7
4:30 pm: La Natividad La Dolfina 17 vs Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu 13
LA NATIVIDAD LA DOLFINA CHAMPION OF THE 132nd ARGENTINE OPEN AND 2025 TRIPLE CROWN WINNER.


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Tickets for all the tournaments on sale through Ticketek 
Schedules subject to change. Please check periodically on this post for updates.