The 2026 World Cup has already ended, and ever since then, all fans of the national team have been waiting for the big news: when is Messi’s farewell to soccer—the final match in which the captain of the Argentine national team will say goodbye to the soccer field for good.
Lionel Andrés Messi will play his last official match on Argentine soil wearing the national team jersey, and Buenos Aires is getting ready to pay him a tribute worthy of a legend.
If you want to be part of history and say goodbye to No. 10 at home, here’s the complete guide with all the details on ticket sales, prices, and tips for skipping the virtual line.
The Captain’s Schedule: The Three Confirmed Matches
Although the main focus is on the farewell match at the Estadio Monumental, the Argentine national team’s schedule includes three key matches for the squad.
- Tuesday, October 6: Argentina vs. Benin (Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires). This is, officially, the big tribute and farewell match for Messi.
- Wednesday, September 30: Argentina vs. Bolivia (Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, Córdoba).
- Saturday, October 3: Argentina vs. Burkina Faso (Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires).
Prices and Seating: How Much Does It Cost to See Messi One Last Time?
Official ticket sales are available exclusively through the Deportick platform. Ticket prices vary depending on seat location within the stadium.
Ticket sales for the matches at the Monumental begin this Tuesday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m., exclusively through the Deportick platform.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has already released the price list:
- General Admission: $90,000 (Children ages 3–10: $29,000).
- Upper Sívori and Centenario Seats: $180,000.
- Sívori and Centenario Mid-Level Seats: $320,000.
- Upper Deck, San Martín and Belgrano: $320,000.
- Lower Stands, San Martín and Belgrano: $450,000.
- San Martín and Belgrano Mid-Level Seats: 480,000 pesos.
Children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat, but they must be properly registered on the platform.
Step-by-step: How to buy your ticket without going through hell
Since this is the final appearance of the world’s best player, the turnout is going to be massive:
- Register in advance: Create your account on Deportick.com before tickets go on sale. If you try to register while waiting in the virtual line, you’ll lose valuable time.
- Payment details: Have your credit or debit card ready or copied. The system gives you a very limited amount of time to complete the transaction once you’ve moved past the line.
- Virtual line opens: Log in about 15 to 20 minutes before the scheduled start time for ticket sales.
- Personal Information Entry: Each ticket requires the ID number and full name of the attendee. Make sure you have the information for your companions before selecting your seats.
Messi is saying goodbye, and this is your last chance to see him soar on the field.
- 📅 October6
- 🏟️ Location : Estadio Más Monumental (7597 Figueroa Alcorta Ave., Núñez).
