Maracanã Stadium, Football stadium in Maracanã District, Brazil.
The stadium features concrete structures supporting multiple seating levels, with a circumference of 800 meters and a central field measuring 110 by 75 meters.
The venue hosted the 1950 World Cup final match between Brazil and Uruguay, with an attendance of over 170,000 spectators, marking the largest crowd for a football game.
Local football clubs Flamengo and Fluminense regularly compete at this venue, which represents the heart of Brazilian football traditions and national sporting identity.
The stadium contains 200 broadcasting booths, 40 food service locations, and direct metro access through the Maracanã station on Line 2 of Rio's transportation system.
The stadium's concrete roof spans 30 meters toward the field, creating a design that allows natural sunlight to reach the grass while protecting spectators from weather conditions.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Maracanã District
Inception: June 16, 1950
Official opening: June 16, 1950
Capacity: 78838
Address: Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco 20271-130 Rio de Janeiro
Phone: 08000627222
Email: faleconosco@maracana.com
Website: https://suderj.rj.gov.br/maracana.asp
GPS coordinates: -22.91217,-43.23016
Latest update: November 13, 2025 16:47
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