“Gracias, Leo” Fan Fest: schedule, tickets and program

The AFA “Gracias, Leo” Fan Fest takes place this Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from noon to midnight at the UBA Sports Field in Ciudad Universitaria, Buenos Aires. The program includes performances by Kapanga and La T y La M, plus an Argentina vs. Benin screening on a giant screen. Tickets are offered through Deportick, but the AFA page consulted does not state the event price or current availability. Before leaving, check the conditions in the official Fan Fest announcement.

The Fan Fest and match are at different venues

The most important distinction for visitors is geographical. The Fan Fest will be held at the UBA Sports Field in Ciudad Universitaria. The friendly between Argentina and Benin, meanwhile, will take place at the Monumental stadium, also in Buenos Aires.

According to the AFA, the screen installed at the Fan Fest will show the match live. A ticket for the Ciudad Universitaria event should therefore not be confused with a ticket granting admission to the Monumental. The official pages address Fan Fest admission and stadium-seat sales separately.

The AFA presents the celebration as part of Lionel Messi’s farewell before the Argentine public. Argentina vs. Benin will be the national team’s third and final fixture of the current FIFA window, following a 4–0 win over Bolivia and a 7–0 victory over Burkina Faso, according to the background published by the association.

October 6 schedule

The Fan Fest is scheduled to open at noon and end at midnight. These are local Buenos Aires times, UTC−3, on October 6, 2026.

Kapanga is due onstage at 6:30 p.m. La T y La M will then begin its show at 7:30 p.m. Argentina vs. Benin kicks off at 8 p.m., also in Buenos Aires time (UTC−3), according to the AFA’s confirmed friendly schedule.

For readers in Brazil using Brasília time, also UTC−3 on this date, the times are identical. The source provides no minute-by-minute timetable for the DJs, interventions or remaining activities, so visitors should not plan their arrival around unpublished times.

How tickets work

The Fan Fest page says only that tickets are available through Deportick. It gives no price, ticket categories, age limit or current inventory information. Since availability and conditions may change on the day, the safest course is to open the official AFA link and use only the sales-platform access indicated there.

For the Monumental match, the AFA published a separate table: general admission costs 90,000 Argentine pesos; general admission for children aged 3 to 10 costs 29,000; and reserved seats range from 180,000 to 480,000 pesos depending on the section. Sales were announced exclusively through Deportick and online only. Children aged 3 and over pay the full reserved-seat price. Disabled spectators must arrange admission during the general sale and collect the ticket in advance; the association warns that entry will not be granted on matchday without completing that process. Check the friendly’s rules and prices before purchasing.

Those prices apply to the stadium friendly, not the Fan Fest. The publication also leaves the Monumental opening time blank, so there is no confirmed basis for stating when its gates will open.

Concerts, screening and activities

In addition to the two announced concerts, the program includes DJs, artistic interventions, games and interactive experiences. Sergio “Goyco” Goycochea will host the buildup and take part in the “Penales con Goyco” activity. A broadcast by Speed with members of “Párense de Manos” is also planned.

The announced setup includes a food area, themed spaces and sponsor activations. The AFA also advertises a photo opportunity with the World Cup, Copa América and Finalissima trophies. The source describes these attractions but does not detail food prices, individual times or photo rules.

Parking and planning the visit

The organizers say parking will be available beside the UBA Sports Field. No price, capacity, operating hours or reservation system has been published. The supplied sources likewise provide no street address or official public-transport directions. The confirmed destination is “Campo de Deportes de la UBA – Ciudad Universitaria”; use that name when planning the trip and check the official announcement for changes.

Anyone intending only to watch the game on the big screen should bear in mind that the event begins eight hours before kickoff and includes performances throughout the day. Anyone holding a Monumental ticket must go to the stadium, not Ciudad Universitaria. This basic check prevents confusion between two admissions managed as distinct experiences.

What to check before leaving

Review the AFA publication for Fan Fest arrangements and, through the Deportick access provided by that official channel, verify actual ticket availability. If your destination is the Monumental, check the purchased section and the stadium’s specific rules. The documents consulted do not confirm a TV or streaming outlet for each country; the only viewing option established in this guide is the Fan Fest screen.

The event and friendly are scheduled for this Tuesday, but times, admission conditions and availability may change. A final check of the official links is especially important before traveling.