Maracanã
Matchday essentials
Everything you need to know before visiting Maracanã
- •The Maracanã is football's cathedral — the passion of Rio fans is unlike anywhere else.
- •Wear your team colors proudly; separate entrances for home and away fans.
- •Street vendors outside sell caipirinhas and espetinhos — embrace the pre-match street party.
- •Avoid bringing valuables; the area around the stadium requires awareness.
Transit
- →Metro Line 2 — Maracanã station
- →SuperVia train — Maracanã station
- →Bus from Centro and Copacabana
Parking
Limited parking. Metro is strongly recommended — fast and safe.
Wheelchair access at sectors 1 and 2. Pre-book through the match organizer.
Nearby attractions
Places to eat, drink, and explore around Maracanã
Former imperial park with the National Museum ruins and zoo.
Massive northeastern Brazilian culture fair — music, food, and forró dancing.
The world's largest urban forest — Cristo Redentor is at its peak.
Gallery
Views of Maracanã
Maracanã exterior — the temple of football
Inside the bowl during a Fla-Flu derby
The Maracanã at sunset from Quinta da Boa Vista
Maracanã aerial panorama over Rio de Janeiro
Upcoming at this ground
No matches are scheduled at this stadium today.
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Capacity
78,838
Surface
Natural grass
Opened
1950
Gravity
Medium
Address
Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
Previously known as
Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho
Clubs & Usage
No home club is listed for this ground; some venues are used only for selected competitions.
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Ground details
- Capacity
- 78,838
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Opened
- 1950
- Address
- Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
Broadcast Partners
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Official Store
No official venue shop is listed for this stadium.
Hosting footprint
Hosting records appear when competitions assign fixtures to this stadium.
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- Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho
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