WSDG renews the acoustics of the largest stadium in South America

He Most Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires has an electroacoustic system implemented by WSDG, in collaboration with Bosch y Electro-Voice, that offers optimal vocal intelligibility, Uniform coverage and an immersive sound experience for both sporting events and large-scale concerts.

After the last renovation, he Most Monumental stadium, the legendary headquarters of Club Atlético River Plate and the Argentine national soccer team, It has become one of the most advanced sports and entertainment venues in the world. With a capacity that exceeds 86.000 spectators, is setting new standards in infrastructure and fan experience. A key component of this transformation was the comprehensive renovation of the sound system, led by specialists in acoustic design and technological systems WSDG.

Implemented in close collaboration with Bosch y Electro-Voice, the new electroacoustic system was designed to offer optimal vocal intelligibility, uniform coverage and a immersive sound experience for both sporting events and large-scale concerts.

WSDG conducted a detailed technical review of the proposed design, provided key optimization recommendations and oversaw final system calibration to ensure optimal performance.

“Designing for stadiums always involves achieving a balance between clarity and emotional energy.”,” comments Sergio Molho, partner and business development director at WSDG. “In the Most Monumental, we manage to create a sound experience that reinforces each word, ovation and musical moment with power and precision”.

This update was long awaited. for years, River Plate depended on temporarily rented sound systems, installed at field level, which caused uneven coverage and low intelligibility. The original system, installed for the World Cup 1978, had become obsolete both technologically and functionally.

“A new sound system was non-negotiable within the renovation project,” explains Rodrigo Álvarez, main architect and head of works of the River Plate Atlético Club. “It was essential not only to improve the public experience, but above all to ensure safety. We are looking for partners with proven experience in stadiums, and that is why we called WSDG”.

The final solution combined arrayed distributed point source loudspeakers mounted in the box area, all managed through advanced digital processing to maintain sound coherence throughout the venue. WSDG also applied its experience in Interior Technical Design (TIME – Technical Interior Design), improving sound quality and speech clarity throughout the stadium.

Integrate a state-of-the-art system in a stadium built in the 1990s 1930 presented structural and logistical challenges. “We had to verify and reinforce aging concrete structures, modernize electrical systems, and coordinate each installation between games and events,” adds Álvarez. Despite these limitations, “We achieved a system that integrates harmoniously with the architecture and significantly elevates the overall experience of the venue.”.

River Plate closed the year 2024 with the announcement of having been, one more time, the football club with the highest attendance in the world, with an average of 84.567 fans per game and more than 2,4 million attendees during the season. The improvements of the Mâs Monumental, including its new state-of-the-art sound system, have been fundamental in attracting this audience and consolidating its reputation as one of the main venues worldwide, for both sports and live entertainment.

“The reaction from both fans and artists has been total astonishment,” adds Álvarez. “The improvement in sound quality was immediate, and it is a key factor why our stadium has been selected as the venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.”.