Opened on 16 June 1950 for that year's World Cup, once the biggest stadium in the world; Pelé scored his 1,000th goal here in 1969. Today it seats 78,838 and is home to Flamengo and Fluminense.
- Address
- Av. Presidente Castelo Branco / Rua Prof. Eurico Rabelo, Maracanã
- Hours
- Tours daily; hours not verified
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Stadium tour about BRL 94, half BRL 47 (estadiodomaracana.com.br, date not stated; confirm at Gate A)
- Price level
- R$ R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The best visit is a match: Flamengo or Fluminense derbies are the classic carioca experience.
- Stadium tours are sold at the official box office at Gate A.
- Metro and SuperVia stations are named Maracanã and stop beside the stadium.