The Match Map (mappa delle partite) currently brings together over 1,500 scheduled matches across seven South American countries — Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, and Colombia — with filters for date, country, city, team, competition, and stadium. It's 100% free, updated daily, and designed to answer a simple question: where and when is a game being played near me, or near where I will be?
👉 See the matches on the map now
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 — also useful for planning a travel itinerary.
- Follow a team — 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, across 7 countries, with daily updated data.
Countries and competitions covered
The depth of coverage varies from country to country — in some, we cover from the first division down to regional leagues and youth categories; in others, coverage is still expanding. Today, the map collects data from:
| Country | What we already cover |
|---|---|
| Brazil | national and state competitions, including regional federations like FMF (Minas Gerais) |
| Chile | national football and regional championships, continuously expanding |
| Argentina | national championships, with regional coverage expanding |
| Uruguay | national competitions |
| Paraguay, Peru, Colombia | main national competitions, coverage expanding |
Looking for a specific competition that's not yet listed? Let us know on WhatsApp — it helps us decide what to add next.
How to use it in less than a minute
- Choose the date — "today", "next 3 days", or a specific date.
- Select the country or city you are interested in.
- Use the team filter to see a team's full schedule.
- Click on the match marker to see the stadium, time, and competition.
- Before you go, confirm the match on the official source — matches can change date, time, or stadium.
Usage examples
Weekend in Santiago: filter for Saturday and Sunday in the Metropolitan Region and compare matches in different municipalities — from Primera División to regional football.
Passing through Buenos Aires: see what's playing in the city during your stay, without relying on individual team websites.
Double-header in Rio de Janeiro: combine two matches in the same weekend using the date and city filters.
São Paulo countryside: discover regional league matches that rarely appear in international aggregators.
Between Montevideo and nearby cities: build an itinerary by crossing cities and dates.
Why finding matches is difficult in South America
Not knowing where and when a match is played is not a problem exclusive to this region — it's a recurring complaint for anyone following football in any country, especially outside the top divisions. In English-language groundhopping forums, it's common to read that popular apps don't cover minor district leagues. In Germany, the problem is so well-recognized that it led to the creation of search engines dedicated solely to collecting matches of all levels in a single calendar — a sign that this challenge is real even in countries with a mature groundhopping culture.
In South America, this bottleneck multiplies: borders, federation websites with different formats and terminologies from one country to another, and minor leagues that often don't even publish their own matches in an organized way. The Brazilian environment itself recognizes that the continental dimensions and logistical difficulties of the country make this hobby harder to practice here than in Europe. In Argentina, in addition to information, distance, ticket costs, and security restrictions weigh heavily — visiting fans have not been allowed in the country for over a decade.
The growth of groundhopping in Latin America
While this information problem persists, interest in groundhopping in the region is growing rapidly. According to a study by Chubb (official insurer of LALIGA in the region) published in 2025, over 5.1 million Latin Americans have already traveled to Spain motivated by football, and posts on the topic have totaled over 11.9 million views on TikTok in just one year. In Brazil, 3 out of 4 travelers have already visited a sports event or facility during their travels; in Mexico, 70% of respondents say they would choose a destination specifically to have a sports experience.
This growth is also seen from the grassroots: communities like the Verminosos por Futebol portal already maintain collaborative lists of "stadium travelers," and the Argentine project Groundspotters, born from university research, now documents dozens of stadiums visited in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area alone. In some respects, in our reading, the South American scene seems to be going through a phase similar to what England and Germany experienced decades ago — a rising culture, still lacking the informational 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, teams, and other sports sources, updating data daily. Since South American matches can be postponed or have stadium or time changes with little notice, always confirm the information on the official source before you go.
Found a wrong, duplicate, or missing match? Let us know on WhatsApp — it helps keep the map reliable for everyone.
Who the map is for
- Travelers who want to see local football during a trip
- Groundhoppers hunting for new stadiums
- Fans following minor leagues and regional leagues
- Football shirt collectors
- Journalists and researchers of South American football
- Anyone looking for a match near where they will be
Groundhopping in BH? The must-visit stop outside the stadium
If the map takes you to Belo Horizonte for a match at Mineirão, Independência, or the neighborhood football fields of Minas Gerais, the trip is not complete without a visit to our physical store. Located in the cultural heart of the city, inside the Mercado Novo de Belo Horizonte, Garrincha Shirts is more than a store — it's a meeting point for those who live and breathe "futebol raiz". Come have a beer, swap stand stories, and see our collection of historical shirts up close.
📍 Garrincha Shirts — physical store
Mercado Novo de Belo Horizonte — 3rd floor, Cancha Store
Corredor E, Loja 3091
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 PM to 8 PM
How to get there
👕 Will you be in Belo Horizonte this weekend? Take advantage of match day to stop by Mercado Novo and take home your classic South American shirt.
Since 2002, in search of football history
Since 2002, Garrincha Shirts has been dedicated to the specialized search for football shirts — over two decades recovering the history of great clubs and alternative teams from around the world. It was precisely this daily experience with collectors, and the in-depth research into South American leagues, that made us realize the need to create the Match Map: we know the difficulty of finding this information because we are also obsessed with this universe.
Every 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 shirts and arrive at the match already dressed for the occasion.
A culture that is also worn
This movement doesn't just live on data and maps — it also lives on identity. It is in this spirit that Garrincha Shirts promotes stadium culture, celebrating the football of minor stands, neighborhood clubs, and regional championships that rarely receive attention. Many of the clubs that appear on the map are also part of the shirt universe we research: regional teams, little-known national teams, historical clubs, and hard-to-find models. The map helps discover where football is played; the store preserves part of this culture through shirts.
Frequently asked questions
Is the map free?
Yes, 100% free, no registration needed to consult matches.
Does the map include lower divisions?
It depends on the country — coverage of regional leagues and youth categories varies and is continuously expanding. See the table above for what we already cover.
Can matches change date, time, or stadium?
Yes. Dates and times in South American football often change, sometimes at the last minute. Always confirm on the official source before you go.
How do I report a missing or incorrect match?
On WhatsApp — we respond and correct as soon as possible.
Can I buy tickets from the map?
No — the map only indicates date, time, stadium, and competition. Ticket purchase is done directly with the team or official ticketing office.
Can I use the map to plan a trip?
Yes — that's exactly what it's designed for. Use the city, region, and date filters to build your itinerary.
What is groundhopping?
It's the hobby of traveling to visit different football stadiums and attend matches live, collecting experiences rather than results. According to researcher Hendrik Kren (University of Kiel), the term "groundhopping" emerged in the late 1980s, although groups of fans were already following their teams away from home since the early 1970s; the "Club 92," the first club dedicated to those who had visited the 92 stadiums of the main English 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 the expression used in Brazil to describe more traditional and popular football — simple stands, accessible tickets, neighborhood clubs, and regional championships — in contrast to the "modern football" of large arenas and expensive tickets.
Sources consulted: study "La Jugada que Marca el Destino" (Chubb/LALIGA, 2025); reports and listings 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).
👕 Wear history. Explore our online collection, with shipping throughout Brazil and abroad, or visit our physical store in BH, at Mercado Novo, for the authentic search for South American club and national team shirts.