For true football lovers, there's no more important question than where and when will there be matches near me?
To make the answer easier, we created the Match Map, which brings together over 1,500 scheduled matches in seven South American countries — Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, and Colombia — with filters by date, country, city, club, competition, and stadium. It's 100% free and updated daily!
Found your match? Then take the opportunity to explore our South American team jerseys section and arrive at the stadium in style.
What you can do on the map
- Search by date — today, next 3 days, next weekend, or a specific date.
- Filter by country, city, or region — including for planning a travel itinerary.
- Follow a club — see all upcoming matches for a specific team.
- Consult each match — click on the marker to see the stadium, time, and competition.
Over 1,500 matches registered, covering 7 countries, with daily updated data.
How to follow lower division matches in South America?
The coverage ranges from top divisions to regional leagues and youth categories, varying by country, with a focus on facilitating the search for "futebol raiz" (grassroots football) in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Colombia.
| Country | What we already cover |
|---|---|
| Brazil | national and state competitions, including regional federations like FMF (Minas Gerais) |
| Chile | national football and regional leagues, with continuous expansion |
| Argentina | national leagues, with expanding regional coverage |
| Uruguay | national competitions |
| Paraguay, Peru, Colombia | main national competitions, with expanding coverage |
Brazil: highlight on national and state competitions (e.g., FMF). Check out our collection of Brazilian team jerseys to go to the stadium.
Argentina: mapping from the Professional League to regional tournaments. See our selection of Argentine football jerseys.
Others (Chile/Uruguay/Colombia): elite coverage and growing leagues. Explore Chilean jerseys and Uruguayan football kits.
If you're looking for a specific competition that isn't yet displayed, let us know via WhatsApp — this helps us prioritize expansion.
How to use in under a minute
- Choose the date — "today", "next 3 days", or a specific date.
- Select the country or city that interests you.
- Use the club filter to see the entire schedule for a specific team.
- Click on the match marker to see the stadium, time, and competition.
- Before traveling, confirm the match with the official source — games can change date, time, or stadium.
Groundhopping itinerary: how to plan a football trip?
The map makes it easier to find grassroots football in São Paulo (Séries A2, A3, and "Bezinha"), combine weekend matches in Santiago, or set up a stadium marathon in Buenos Aires — overcoming the difficulty of finding this dispersed data across dozens of different websites.
Weekend in Santiago: filter by Saturday and Sunday in the Metropolitan Region and compare matches in different communes — from the Primera División to regional football.
Stopover in Buenos Aires: see what's playing in the city during your stay, without relying on isolated club websites.
Doubleheader in Rio de Janeiro: combine two games on the same weekend using the date and city filter.
Interior of São Paulo: discover matches from regional divisions that rarely appear in international aggregators.
Between Montevideo and nearby cities: create an itinerary crossing city and date.
Outside the Chilean capital: Concepción, about 500 km south of Santiago, brings together traditional clubs like Fernández Vial and Deportes Concepción, as well as neighboring Huachipato, in Talcahuano — the only team in the region to have won a national championship. The games take place at Estádio Ester Roa Rebolledo, Chile's third-largest stadium, in a university hub with good nightlife — an alternative for those who have exhausted the options in the capital.
Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: the two sister cities on the Chilean coast, connected by urban transport, host historic clubs like Santiago Wanderers (the oldest in Chile, founded in 1892) and Everton de Viña del Mar — a perfect combination of beach, historical heritage (Valparaíso is a UNESCO World Heritage site) and grassroots football in a single weekend.
Practicality and security: the groundhopper's survival guide
South American football has logistical peculiarities that surprise outsiders. A practical summary, country by country:
Brazil: stadiums with over 20,000 seats require registration with facial recognition, and most sales websites ask for a CPF, which prevents online purchases for those without a Brazilian document. The most reliable way is usually to buy in person at the club's official store or at the physical ticket office at the stadium in the days leading up to the game — after priority sales for members — taking your passport for identification. International cards work inconsistently across platforms: it's worth having a cash backup plan.
Argentina: much of the sales go through each club's membership system, through their own websites or platforms like boleteriavip.com.ar and accessfan.ar; "non-member" sections are usually seating only (no standing areas) and more expensive. Boca and River, in practice, require local contact or an agency for non-members. Copa Argentina games, however, are played on neutral ground and allow visiting fans, with separate sales at the ticket offices of each club involved in the days prior.
Chile: games considered high-risk require prior registration in the Registro de Hinchas (registrodelhincha.cl, with passport and selfie) before allowing purchases on platforms like Puntoticket. Unlike Argentina, Chile usually allows visiting fans in most games — the exception being high-risk classics.
Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia: in general, visiting fans are allowed more naturally than in Argentina. Uruguay tends to have 100% advance online sales; Paraguay has some of the most accessible prices in the region, sold via apps like Tuti.com.py; in Peru and other countries, it's common for passports to be checked against tickets at entry, and belts are often prohibited in several stadiums in the region — it's worth leaving them at home.
Attention: single-fan sections are not the rule across the continent. Many people assume that "there are no visiting fans in South America" — but this is mainly an Argentine peculiarity and specific classics in Brazil. In Argentina, visiting fans were banned in practically all league games since 2013, after an episode of violence; since mid-2025, the AFA has been testing a gradual and non-mandatory return, defined club by club — meaning, you cannot assume anything without confirming beforehand. In Brazil, classics like Corinthians vs. Palmeiras, São Paulo vs. Santos, or the Mineiro Derby (Cruzeiro vs. Atlético) usually have total or partial restrictions on visiting fans, depending on the history of the match-up and the decision of the police/federation for that specific game. Always confirm the sector's conditions before buying a ticket.
Security in the surroundings: on derby days, avoid wearing rival team jerseys from the city — even if it's not your favorite team, a "wrong" jersey can attract unwanted attention near the stadium. The ideal is to wear neutral clothing or already in the home team's colors, and follow the local crowd's flow until you reach the gates.
Why finding games is difficult in South America
The difficulty of knowing where and when a game will take place is not exclusive to this region — it's a recurring complaint among those who travel for football in any country, especially outside the top divisions. In English groundhopping forums, it's common to see reports that the most popular apps don't cover smaller district leagues. In Germany, the problem is so recognized that it led to the creation of dedicated search engines just to gather matches of all levels in a single calendar — a sign that even in countries with a mature groundhopping culture, this is a real challenge.
In South America, this bottleneck is multiplied: borders, federation websites with different formats and terminologies between countries, and smaller leagues that often don't even publish their games in an organized way. The Brazilian media itself recognizes that the continental dimensions and logistical difficulties make the hobby harder to practice here than in Europe. In Argentina, in addition to information, distance, ticket cost, and restrictions around visiting fans weigh in, which only began to be gradually relaxed from 2025.
The growth of groundhopping in Latin America
While this information problem persists, interest in groundhopping in the region is growing fast. According to a Chubb study (LALIGA's official insurer in the region) released in 2025, over 5.1 million Latin Americans have already traveled to Spain motivated by football, and publications on the topic garnered over 11.9 million views on TikTok in a single year. In Brazil, 3 out of 4 travelers have already visited a sporting event or scene during their trips; in Mexico, 70% of respondents state they would choose a destination specifically for a sporting experience.
This growth also appears from the bottom up: communities like the Verminosos por Futebol portal already maintain collaborative lists of "stadium travelers," and the Argentine project Groundspotters, born from university research, documents dozens of stadiums visited in Greater Buenos Aires alone. In some respects, in our view, the South American scene seems to be going through a phase similar to what England and Germany experienced decades ago — a rising culture, still without the information infrastructure that took time to mature in Europe.
How data is collected and updated
The Match Map uses a system that automatically consults and organizes calendars published by federations, leagues, clubs, and other sports sources, updating data daily. As South American matches can be postponed or have their stadium and time changed with little notice, always confirm the information with the official source before traveling.
Found a game that's wrong, duplicated, or missing? Let us know via WhatsApp — this helps keep the map reliable for everyone.
Who the map is for
- Travelers who want to watch local football during a trip
- Groundhoppers hunting for new stadiums
- Fans who follow lower divisions and regional leagues
- Football jersey collectors
- Journalists and researchers of South American football
- Anyone looking for a game near where they will be
Groundhopping in BH? The essential stop outside the stadium
If the map brings you to Belo Horizonte for a match at Mineirão, Independência, or the fields of Minas Gerais, the trip is not complete without a visit to our physical store. Located in the cultural heart of the city, at the Mercado Novo de Belo Horizonte, Garrincha Shirts is more than a store — it's a meeting point for those who live for grassroots football. Come have a beer, swap stories from the stands, and check out our collection of historical jerseys up close.
📍 Garrincha Shirts — physical store
Mercado Novo de Belo Horizonte — 3rd floor, Cancha Store
Corredor E, Loja 3091
Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 pm to 8 pm
How to get there
👕 Will you be in Belo Horizonte this weekend? Take advantage of the match day and stop by Mercado Novo to get your classic South American jersey.
Since 2002, curating football history
Since 2002, Garrincha Shirts has been dedicated to the specialized curating of football jerseys — over two decades of rescuing the history of giant clubs and alternative teams from around the world. It was this daily experience dealing with collectors and thoroughly researching South American leagues that made us understand the need to create the Match Map: we know the difficulty of finding this information because we are also obsessed with this universe.
Each country covered by the map — Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, and Colombia — also has representatives in our collection. Take the opportunity to explore our collection of Latin American team jerseys and arrive dressed for the game.
Beyond the jersey: we also have books about football
Garrincha Shirts' obsession with grassroots football doesn't stop at jerseys — it also extends to reading. In our collection of books and fanzines, you'll find independent publications that treat football as culture, memory, and experience, not just as a result:
- Apologia ao Futebol Menor (fanzine, limited edition + postcards, R$ 38.00) — a deep dive into the origin of passion for football, before millionaire contracts: the gratuitous gestures, the neighborhood courts, and the pulse of the lower divisions.
- Imagens da Alegre Melancolia (R$ 68.00) — brief accounts born from months of travel through six South American countries, looking at the continent — and football — from its contradictions.
- Pronunciar o Chão (R$ 68.00) — 20 critical essays that treat football as word, body, politics, and memory.
Free shipping to all of Brazil for books, via Correios' Registered Mail (exclusive for books and printed materials).
Alternative football jerseys and the culture of the stands
Garrincha Shirts unites the passion for lower division football with collecting, offering South American selections and rare kits. The map indicates the game, the store preserves history. It is in this spirit that Garrincha Shirts promotes stadium culture, celebrating the football of smaller stands, neighborhood clubs, and regional divisions that rarely receive the spotlight. Many of the clubs that appear on the map are also part of the universe of jerseys we research: regional teams, little-known selections, historic clubs, and hard-to-find models — and now also books.
Frequently asked questions
Is the map free?
Yes, 100% free, no registration needed to view matches.
Does the map include lower divisions?
It depends on the country — coverage of regional leagues and youth categories varies and is constantly expanding. See the table above for what we already cover.
Can games change date, time, or stadium?
Yes. Dates and times in South American football change frequently, sometimes at short notice. Always confirm with the official source before traveling.
How do I report a missing or incorrect game?
Via WhatsApp — we respond and correct as soon as possible.
Can I buy tickets through the map?
No — the map only provides information on date, time, stadium, and competition. Tickets must be purchased directly from the club or official ticket office.
Can I use the map to plan a trip?
Yes — that's exactly what it was designed for. Use the city, region, and date filters to create your itinerary.
What is groundhopping?
It's the hobby of traveling to visit different football stadiums and watch live matches, collecting experiences instead of results. According to researcher Hendrik Kren (University of Kiel), the term "groundhopping" emerged in the late 1980s, although groups of fans had been traveling to support their teams since the early 1970s; the "Club 92", the first club dedicated to those who visited all 92 stadiums in England's top divisions, was founded in 1978. The hobby then spread to Germany, the Netherlands, and, more recently, Latin America.
What does "futebol raiz" mean?
It's an expression used in Brazil for more traditional and popular football — simple stands, affordable tickets, local clubs, and regional divisions — as opposed to the "modern football" of large arenas and expensive tickets.
And you, have you visited any alternative stadiums?
The Match Map shows where football happens, but those who have been there truly know the experience of each stadium. Leave a comment below about the most alternative, hidden, or unforgettable stadium you've visited on the continent — it could be a local amateur field, a regional division arena, or that off-the-beaten-path stadium no one talks about. Tell us the city, the club, and what made the experience special: your tip might be exactly what another groundhopper is looking for for their next trip.
Sources consulted: "La Jugada que Marca el Destino" study (Chubb/LALIGA, 2025); reports and lists from the Verminosos por Futebol portal; academic article on groundhopping published in Ludopédio; Hendrik Kren, "Groundhopping – a phenomenon in European fan culture" (University of Kiel); groundhopping forums and blogs in English (NonLeagueMatters, groundhop.com) and German (Kopane.de, Groundhopping Helper, hogn.de); reports on the gradual return of away fans in Argentina (AFA, 2025-2026); stories and ticket buying guides shared by the international groundhopping community.
👕 Wear the history. Explore our online collection with shipping across Brazil and internationally, or visit our physical store in BH, at Mercado Novo, for an authentic hunt for club and national team jerseys from South America.
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