Maracanã Stadium
Visit one of the most renowned football stadiums in the world
There is nothing which unites the Latin races quite like their love of football and to get a true feel of a Latino country you need to watch a football match or tour a famous football stadium and Maracana Stadium is indeed famous.
Football is more than just a sport and a national pass time, it is a passion, some may even call it a religion, and nowhere else do they celebrate football like in Brazil. When going to a football match in Brazil you can expects to listen to a crowd of people alive with the sounds of drums, singing and chanting. The Maracana Stadium has held the largest number of spectators for any World Cup Football Final match with 199,854 spectators.
This stadium was built back in 1950 and was the stadium used to host the opening of the 1950 World Cup. The official name of the stadium is the Mário Filho Stadium but more commonly used is the name Maracanã Stadium, a nick name given because of the Maracanã river that runs alongside the stadium.
The stadium hosted the opening and final game of the 2014 World Cup. Although it was once the biggest stadium in the world with a capacity close to 200,000 spectators, after being renovated for the World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, the stadium is now a more comfortable, 79,000 all seated, venue.
You can enjoy a guided tour and also visit the museum at the stadium. The sports museum is filled with Brazilian football memorabilia such as Pele's famous No. 10 jersey, photographs, trophies, cups and so forth. A tour through the museum, although a very different experience compared to watching a live game, offers you the chance to take in the history of football at a more relaxed pace. If you can watch a match there and visit the museum you will be getting the complete experience.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes for both tours and events. Fees vary by event. Visit the official website above for event calendar.Address: R. Prof. Eurico Rabelo - Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20271-150, Brazil
Official Website: Maracanã Stadium
Maracanã Stadium Reviews
Rated out of 5
Whoa!! What an experience!! If you are not a native to the area I recommend going in a group. The vibe was fun and the people were nice. There are food vendors outside the arena also. I would recommend pre-arranging an and Uber ahead of time with a pickup and drop off location around people. While the vibe was fun, the stadium gets packed with over 70,000 people, so traveling in groups (friends/family) makes it easier and safer to get around. Also, be prepared not to have a specific seat number, instead just to grab a seat in the section on your ticket.
We had a blast! Would totally do it again.
Stuffy G - 3 weeks ago
Awesome place. Need to be very careful there too many grab and runs outside stadium go with tours recommend. The stadium get crazy loud with fans a different experience. Food and restroom are close to seats. Arrive early and they have facial recognition for entry you have to register for and when you buy a ticket it is for seating in that row. You choose.
al patel - a month ago
The stadium is starting to look a little worn but you have to go there if you're a football fan. The museum and stadium access are more than worth it. I just turned up and bought my ticket at the entrance which was convenient.
Billy Shepherd - 4 months ago
Maracanã Stadium is an unforgettable place to experience Brazilian football at its finest. The atmosphere is electric, with passionate fans, nonstop energy, and the kind of crowd immersion that makes every match feel like a celebration of national pride. The seating is generally comfortable, and food and beverage options are varied — from local snacks to international favorites.
Entry is notably modern, using facial recognition technology for ticket validation. You’ll also notice photographers throughout the venue capturing fan moments, which later become accessible online through the same system — a fun, high-tech souvenir of game night. Unlike many stadiums elsewhere, there’s typically no announcer, so expect the focus to stay fully on the match, music, and the synchronized chants of the crowd.
Tyce Treadway - 3 months ago
Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 2 - Green | Maracanã Station (UERJ ramp and A,B,C gates) | 5 |
| Line 2 Green | São Cristóvão Station (Bellini ramp and D,E, F gates) | 12 |
How to get to Maracanã Stadium by Metro
For gates A,B or C exit the metro at Maracanã Station and follow the pedestrian overpass and ramp straight to the stadium.
For gates D,E or F exit the metro at São Cristóvão Station, cross the road to your south via the pedestrian overpass, double back west at the bottom of the ramp and continue west on the sidewalk bordering the main road (Av. Presidente Castelo Branco) continuing on Av. Maracanã as it curves left along the side of the vehicle overpass. When you reach the crosswalk just past the overpass cross over and continue south to the stadium entrance ramp.
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Panorama view of Maracana Stadium cc licensed photo by Filipe Fortes -
Aerial view of Maracana Stadium cc licensed photo by Around the rings1992 -
Match between England and Brazil at Maracana Stadium in 2013 cc licensed photo by Mark Hillary -
Photo Credit: Rodrigo Soldon Souza - cc license via Flickr -
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Photo Credit: Vânia Wolf - cc license via Flickr
