Estádio General Severiano, Sports stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The stadium contains facilities for up to 20,000 spectators with designated seating areas and multiple entry points across the structure.
Inaugurated on May 13, 1913, with a match between Botafogo and Flamengo, resulting in a 1-0 victory for the home team.
The stadium served as the primary venue for Botafogo Football Club matches until the 1970s, contributing to Rio's football development.
Located at coordinates -22.9536 latitude and -43.1778 longitude, the stadium site now functions as the João Saldanha Training Center.
The stadium underwent a decade-long renovation by architect Rafael Galvão before its reinauguration in 1938 with a Botafogo versus Fluminense match.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: May 13, 1913
Official opening: May 13, 1913
Capacity: 20000
GPS coordinates: -22.95360,-43.17780
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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