Maracanã Stadium, Football stadium in Maracanã District, Brazil.
The Maracanã Stadium is a football arena in the Maracanã district of Rio de Janeiro, made up of multiple concrete tiers ringed by a cantilevered roof. The central pitch measures roughly 110 by 75 meters and is surrounded by seating arranged along a perimeter of around 800 meters.
The stadium was built for the 1950 football World Cup and hosted the final between Brazil and Uruguay in front of more than 170,000 spectators. Over the following decades the facility was renovated and adapted to meet modern standards.
Flamengo and Fluminense play their home matches here, and on game days the stands fill with supporters who sing, drum, and wear their club colors. The atmosphere during matches reflects the passion that football holds in everyday Brazilian life.
The facility is directly accessible via the Maracanã metro station on Line 2 and contains numerous food stands and booths for broadcasting. On match days it is advisable to arrive early to avoid the crowds.
The cantilevered concrete roof extends roughly 30 meters (about 100 feet) over the stands toward the pitch, allowing natural sunlight to reach the grass while sheltering spectators from rain and sun. This design shapes the appearance of the arena and helps the grass grow.
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